: one that rents
specifically
: the lessee or tenant of property
Examples of renter in a Sentence
one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken
left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck
Recent Examples on the Web
Critics of the reparations program, including some eligible residents, have argued that its limitations—especially for renters—demanded revisions.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 7 June 2024
While housing costs are higher than other cities on this list, Austin offers a variety of neighborhoods in varying price ranges for both renters and buyers, whether choosing a house, condo, townhouse, or retirement community.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
Still, the standard qualifying formula for renters requires an annual household income of 40 times the monthly rent.
—Michael Kolomatsky, New York Times, 30 May 2024
San Jose: 6 percent rent hike (No. 49) vs. 12.5 percent raises (No. 39) — ahead by 6.5 points (the second-biggest win for renters).
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 7 June 2024
While housing costs are higher than other cities on this list, Austin offers a variety of neighborhoods in varying price ranges for both renters and buyers, whether choosing a house, condo, townhouse, or retirement community.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
Still, the standard qualifying formula for renters requires an annual household income of 40 times the monthly rent.
—Michael Kolomatsky, New York Times, 30 May 2024
San Jose: 6 percent rent hike (No. 49) vs. 12.5 percent raises (No. 39) — ahead by 6.5 points (the second-biggest win for renters).
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
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“Renter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renter. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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