Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Lowell, MA

When you're shopping for home essentials like appliances, electronics, and furniture, you may be wondering: how do Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Lowell, MA compare? Learn about the unique benefits and selection of both stores and why you should consider your local Lowell Rent-A-Center for furniture and more.

Why Wait? Get What You Need Without Using Credit

At Rent-A-Center, our no credit option lets you shop the top brands and products you love. With no long-term contracts and the option to upgrade anytime, you are always in control.*

Find a Rent-A-Center Location Near You

Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Lowell, MA?

Big Lots and Rent-A-Center are both stores nearby in Lowell, MA that offer a varied selection of furniture. Both stock popular items, such as bedroom sets, living room furniture, and accent pieces. However, your local Rent-A-Center store has many of the big brands you want, like La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Mattresses in Lowell, MA

Are you ready to get a fantastic night's sleep every night? Mattresses are another in-demand item that you can buy at Rent-A-Center or Big Lots stores in Lowell, MA. At your local Rent-A-Center, you’ll find hybrid, innerspring, box springs, and memory foam mattresses. You can shop for certain brands like Sealy at both of these stores, but Rent-A-Center is the only one with DreamCloud and Nectar to help you find the perfect mattress for your sleeping style.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Appliances in Lowell, MA

Are you shopping for a new dishwasher, dryer, or refrigerator for your home in Lowell, MA? Rent-A-Center might be the best place to go. With a variety of major appliances and more from the top brands you love, like Samsung and Whirlpool, it’s easy to find the items you need at Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots also carries appliances in Lowell, MA but they do not have large appliances like ranges and refrigerators. You’ll be limited to smaller items like toasters, air fryers, and microwaves.

Your Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Lowell, MA

Rent-A-Center in Lowell, MA understands that furniture, appliances, and electronics are big purchases. Our rent-to-own program is made to fit in your budget, with rental renewal payment options including weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly. That means you don’t have to pay a big chunk of money at once to get the must-have items for your home. Another great part about Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model?* You have the freedom to make payments online, in-store at your local Lowell Rent-A-Center, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, or over the phone.

Big Lots does have a leasing option for purchases you make in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in Lowell, MA lets you make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of having to pay the whole price at one time like you would have to do with a credit or debit card, not unlike Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. Big Lots leasing does have a 90-day early purchase option, but Rent-A-Center offers more flexibility with our 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

What Are the Benefits of Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Lowell, MA?

It's not just payment flexibility you get when you shop at Rent-A-Center in Lowell. You can also enjoy the benefit of Rent-A-Center's RAC Exchange*** program. Through RAC Exchange***, you can trade your item for another within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new couch isn’t as comfortable as you expected or your TV doesn't fit in your living room, swapping it out for another item that you like better is straightforward. And, the payments you've already made will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots Locations Near You in Lowell, MA

Rent-A-Center has more than 3,000 store locations across the country, so you likely have one conveniently located near you. Currently, Big Lots only has over 1,300 stores, which means there may not be a Big Lots near you in Lowell, MA. They are also about to close hundreds of locations, so the Big Lots near you may not be open soon.

Waiting for a Big Lots Furniture Sale in Lowell, MA? Shop Rent-A-Center Instead

Don't wait around for a Big Lots sale in Lowell, MA to pay cash in order to get the furniture, electronics, appliances, and more that you want. At Rent-A-Center, we have the flexible renewal payment options you want, in addition to RAC Exchange*** so you can get the household essentials you need ASAP. Shop our selection of rent-to-own* items online or shop in person at your local Rent-A-Center.

*The advertised option is a rental-purchase agreement (rent-to-own agreement, consumer rental-purchase agreement or a lease/lease-purchase agreement, depending on your state). Product availability and pricing may vary by store. You may cancel your lease at any time without penalty and return your items in good condition. Ownership is optional. You will not own the merchandise until the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is paid in full or you exercise your early purchase option.

**"3-6 Months Same As Cash” offer valid in most states on new agreements. Exercising a Same As Cash option requires a separate payment in addition to your rental renewal payments. To make this payment, please contact your store or go to Rent-A-Center Login See agreement for details. 6 Months Same As Cash not available in HI, NJ, NY and WV and select franchised locations, which may offer 3 - 6 Months Same As Cash, depending on product selected. Offer is valid only on new agreements.

***”RAC Exchange” program valid for agreements entered at select locations, is available to new and existing customers, and applies to inventory obtainable by store location. Cash price of the item selected for exchange may not exceed approval amount, which is subject to validation and adjustment prior to exchange and may vary from original approval amount. Exchange requires execution of rental agreement for item selected for exchange, which must be completed within six (6) months following the first active rental date of item being returned for exchange. Agreement for item being returned for exchange must be in good standing (with all rental payments current) at the time of exchange and product must be in good condition. Rent paid for prior agreement will be applied to the reduce the total cost to own for the replacement agreement, but rent paid may not be applied in full to same as cash amount for replacement agreement. Any applicable same as cash period will apply to new agreement based on product selection and agreement term. The amount of rent paid from prior agreement eligible for application to same as cash amount for replacement agreement may vary from 40% to 66%, depending on your state of residence. Exchanges under program may not be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Participating locations only. Eligible items only. All items subject to availability and approval. Some exclusions apply. Not all customers or lease transactions will qualify. See Store Manager for complete details.

Manage your account, make payments and more with our mobile app.

Manage your account, make payments and more with our mobile app.

Careers Start Here

Careers Start Here

Creating opportunities to make a difference. Join our talent team.

Brands at Rent-A-Center

Never miss a deal: