Synonyms of renter

renter

noun

ˈren-tər 

1

as in tenant

one who rents a room or apartment in another's house

one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tenant
• lessee
• visitor
• lodger
• resident
• boarder
• roomer
• roommate
• guest
• occupant
• subtenant
• cotenant
• occupier
• resider
• flatmate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• landlord
• letter
• lessor
• proprietor
• landowner
• landlady
• landholder
• laird
• host
• innkeeper
• slumlord

2

as in landlord

the owner of land or housing that is rented to another

left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• landlord
• lessor
• proprietor
• letter
• landlady
• landowner
• landholder
• laird
• slumlord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenant
• lessee
• lodger
• roomer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of renter

Some of the people included a work colleague, a renter and a school parent, according to the true crime docuseries. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

From using peel-and-stick tiles for renters to a monochromatic design on your floors, tile is a versatile way to add design and color to your space. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Looking back, Bascombe believes many renters miss opportunities simply because they’re too intimidated to ask. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

The federal Road to Housing Act is expected to make housing easier to access and more affordable for renters and homebuyers as housing affordability has become a challenge across the country. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026