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

Like Sorensen, Stern suggested the salary cap for Live Local’s eligible renters be somewhere between $60,000 to $80,000. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

The growing number of millionaire renters in Miami reflects a variety of factors, some national and some unique to Miami. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

The majority of the 19,300 residents are Black, and most are renters not homeowners. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Instead of negotiating bills, furnishing a space or dividing household responsibilities, renters can have a more predictable living arrangement and clearer expectations from the start. — Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026