Rent-A-Center

Rent-A-Center on Lyell Avenue is a rent-to-own retailer located at 2394 Lyell Ave, Suite 1, in the Lyell-Otis neighborhood of Rochester, NY. The store held its grand opening on September 23, 2023, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $2,000 donation to Al Sigl Community of Agencies, a local nonprofit serving children and adults with special needs. It operates as one of roughly 130 Rent-A-Center locations across New York State, all under parent company Upbound Group, which manages over 2,400 retail units nationwide.

The store carries furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers from brands such as Ashley Furniture, Samsung, LG, and HP. Customers can choose from several flexible lease-to-own payment schedules:

• Weekly
• Bi-weekly
• Semi-monthly
• Monthly

No credit history or minimum FICO score is required to get started, and payment history is not reported to credit bureaus. Products can be returned at any time without further obligation. The store also provides free professional delivery and setup throughout the Rochester area, with curbside pickup available on select items. Rent-A-Center offers price matching on new agreements against competitors' advertised prices.

This location is known for its no-credit-needed lease-to-own model, which allows customers to furnish a home or upgrade electronics without a traditional financing approval. The store opened with a community-focused approach, partnering with Al Sigl Community of Agencies at launch. It carries a mix of national furniture and electronics brands and provides in-home delivery and setup at no additional charge, distinguishing the rent-to-own experience from standard retail purchasing.

The store sits on Lyell Avenue in Rochester's Lyell-Otis neighborhood, adjacent to the Howard Commons Plaza area near the intersection with Howard Road. It is approximately a quarter mile west of I-390, providing straightforward highway access from across the metro area. A Wegmans supermarket operates directly across the street, and other nearby retailers along this stretch include Aldi, McDonald's, and Little Caesars. Lyell Avenue is a well-traveled commercial corridor with roots as the historic center of Rochester's Italian-American community. The Greater Rochester International Airport is also within a short drive. Store hours run Monday through Saturday, with a midday Wednesday opening at noon; the store is closed on Sundays.