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Bert's

Bert's is a rent-to-own retailer serving Illinois's Metro-East, with three stores in Swansea, Wood River, and Granite City. The business has operated since 1948, when it started as a TV repair shop, and is now third-generation family owned and operated, adding rent-to-own agreements in the 1970s. Bert's offers furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, and mattresses on flexible weekly or monthly lease agreements, and like most rent-to-own stores does not require a traditional credit check. It holds a 3.9 Google rating across 149 reviews. Compare Bert's on VRTO alongside other rent-to-own stores near you, with hours, ratings, and what each carries.

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Locations
3 stores
States
1 state
4+ Star Reviews
18
Last updated
1mo ago
3.9 (149)
Rating from Google

Where they operate

3 stores across Illinois.

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Bert's stores

A sample of Bert's locations. Ratings are from Google, shown for context, and are never used to rank stores.

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What they carry, and how their rent-to-own works

Bert's offers rent-to-own with flexible payments and an early purchase option. Most stores don't require a traditional credit check.

No traditional credit check at most stores
Approval is based on income and ID, not your credit score.
Flexible payments
Pay weekly, every two weeks, or monthly.
Early purchase option
Pay it off sooner to own for a lower total cost.
Review return terms
Return timing, fees, item condition, and remaining obligations depend on the agreement.

Recent reviews

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Jul 11, 2025

This business is incredibly kind and helpful. The staff is always friendly and willing to go the extra mile. Their prices are reasonable and their products are great. I would recommend checking out this place!

David Wolf Wood River, IL
Jul 11, 2025

This business is incredibly kind and helpful. The staff is always friendly and willing to go the extra mile. Their prices are reasonable and their products are great. I would recommend checking out this place!

David Wolf Wood River, IL
May 30, 2025

The furniture that I rented from Bert’s I love it, now I own it ( great quality furniture ). I might go back and get something else. They are very professional and helpful. Thanks

Lakenzie Herring Belleville, IL
May 30, 2025

The furniture that I rented from Bert’s I love it, now I own it ( great quality furniture ). I might go back and get something else. They are very professional and helpful. Thanks

Lakenzie Herring Belleville, IL
Mar 10, 2025

Have always loved this store but never rented anything until now! Friends of mine have and they were always wonderful with them. Deseree was wonderful and so was Dustin! Highly Recommend!

Theresa Julius Wood River, IL
Mar 10, 2025

Have always loved this store but never rented anything until now! Friends of mine have and they were always wonderful with them. Deseree was wonderful and so was Dustin! Highly Recommend!

Theresa Julius Wood River, IL
Apr 13, 2024

I had to pay the water bill. They do that for foot traffic and I thought about buying a sectional recliner or something because I'm soft shopping for living room furniture. Didn't seem like a great work atmosphere. I assume the guy working the desk pays his water bill in a more conventional manner. But I was out of town and I was coming back to town and paying bills before I split town again. Just attitude. I hate Granite City. The whole town has an attitude.

Eli Nunya Granite City, IL
Apr 13, 2024

I had to pay the water bill. They do that for foot traffic and I thought about buying a sectional recliner or something because I'm soft shopping for living room furniture. Didn't seem like a great work atmosphere. I assume the guy working the desk pays his water bill in a more conventional manner. But I was out of town and I was coming back to town and paying bills before I split town again. Just attitude. I hate Granite City. The whole town has an attitude.

Eli Nunya Granite City, IL
Jan 20, 2024

Went to go pay my utility bills there and they are very polite. They will always get my business. Thank you Customer service!

Tanya Tolbert Belleville, IL
Jan 19, 2024

Went to go pay my utility bills there and they are very polite. They will always get my business. Thank you Customer service!

Tanya Tolbert Belleville, IL
Nov 12, 2023

Horrible, horrible, horrible! Read the reviews. Any company that rebuttals a review with announcing people’s personal account information instead of accepting constructive criticism is a huge red flag! They will probably come on here and state I was late with my payment, and I was, due to where my payday landed. I did however make payment arrangements with the owner and that very same day they showed up at my house asking my parents for the payment I owed. Then they did it again and that was enough for me. They are charging 4x’s the amount of my purchase and the interaction with these people is definitely not worth the price I was paying for my purchase. They are bullies and are borderline harassing. Then after I told them I was going to return my item, they started to send very rude condescending text messages to my phone saying they were going to turn me in for theft of property, because I was at work and couldn’t take my item back right then, I ultimately had to block them all together. Don’t waste your time or money with this place. Anything would be better then this place!

Portia DeHart Belleville, IL
Nov 12, 2023

Horrible, horrible, horrible! Read the reviews. Any company that rebuttals a review with announcing people’s personal account information instead of accepting constructive criticism is a huge red flag! They will probably come on here and state I was late with my payment, and I was, due to where my payday landed. I did however make payment arrangements with the owner and that very same day they showed up at my house asking my parents for the payment I owed. Then they did it again and that was enough for me. They are charging 4x’s the amount of my purchase and the interaction with these people is definitely not worth the price I was paying for my purchase. They are bullies and are borderline harassing. Then after I told them I was going to return my item, they started to send very rude condescending text messages to my phone saying they were going to turn me in for theft of property, because I was at work and couldn’t take my item back right then, I ultimately had to block them all together. Don’t waste your time or money with this place. Anything would be better then this place!

Portia DeHart Belleville, IL
Nov 3, 2023

Friendly environment. Great communication. Great selection. I thought I wasn’t going to get the sectional that I wanted because it wouldn’t fit in my door & they made it happen! Go check them out 🙂.

Nyala . Belleville, IL
Nov 3, 2023

Friendly environment. Great communication. Great selection. I thought I wasn’t going to get the sectional that I wanted because it wouldn’t fit in my door & they made it happen! Go check them out 🙂.

Nyala . Belleville, IL
Jul 14, 2023

Would give no stars if I could and I've never been there. Keep getting over due rent messages on my door for someone that hasn't lived here for over 5 to 6 months. Tried to call them on numerous occasions and can never get anyone to answer the phone. Very poor business ethic in my eyes. Edit to response: How does that explain today 7/13?

Bradly Hawkins (bhawk) Granite City, IL
Jul 13, 2023

Would give no stars if I could and I've never been there. Keep getting over due rent messages on my door for someone that hasn't lived here for over 5 to 6 months. Tried to call them on numerous occasions and can never get anyone to answer the phone. Very poor business ethic in my eyes. Edit to response: How does that explain today 7/13?

Bradly Hawkins (bhawk) Granite City, IL
Apr 16, 2023

Met with a very nice sales rep. His name is Mark . He's very knowledgeable about the merchandise if you think you cannot get he can and will work with you. I recommended this place if needed.

Elizabeth A Wilson Granite City, IL
Apr 16, 2023

Met with a very nice sales rep. His name is Mark . He's very knowledgeable about the merchandise if you think you cannot get he can and will work with you. I recommended this place if needed.

Elizabeth A Wilson Granite City, IL
Aug 26, 2020

Years ago and even now I don't have aproblem with Berts they always done right by us. If you havent got it in the store you always find it for me.They have been so nice to us in the store and the delivery guys been awesome. Thank you guys yous have been awesome.

Sherry McCaslin Granite City, IL
Aug 25, 2020

Years ago and even now I don't have aproblem with Berts they always done right by us. If you havent got it in the store you always find it for me.They have been so nice to us in the store and the delivery guys been awesome. Thank you guys yous have been awesome.

Sherry McCaslin Granite City, IL

All 3 locations

Belleville, IL

1323 N Illinois St , 62226

3.8 (29)on Google

Granite City, IL

1920 Delmar Ave , 62040

3.8 (74)on Google

Wood River, IL

49 E Edwardsville Rd , 62095

4.2 (46)on Google

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Bert's, answered plainly

Bert's has 3 rent-to-own store locations across 1 state. This directory is updated regularly to ensure accurate information.

The states with the most Bert's locations are Illinois (3).

Bert's stores offer rent-to-own options for furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, mattresses. Product availability varies by location, so check with your local store for details.

Most rent-to-own stores, including Bert's locations, do not require a traditional credit check. Approval is typically based on income verification and proof of residence. Contact your local store directly to confirm requirements.

VRTO (Virtual Rent To Own) is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or owned by Bert's or any rent-to-own company. Bert's is a trademark of its respective owner; visit the official Bert's website for authoritative information. Company details are listed for comparison only, and the Google rating shown is attributed to Google for context.

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