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Sep. 28, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 28, 2022
Entity File Number 001-38047
Entity Registrant Name RENT A CENTER INC DE
Entity Central Index Key 0000933036
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-0491516
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 5501 Headquarters Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Plano
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75024
City Area Code 972
Local Phone Number 801-1100
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
Trading Symbol RCII
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false