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

During our chat, Whitney showed me how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are creating new housing opportunities for aging parents, adult children, caregivers, renters, and even for multigenerational families. — Katie Goar, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Nieves is hoping to expand affordable housing, establish stronger protections for renters, increase accountability for the insurance industry and stop corporations from buying up neighborhoods at the expense of families getting pushed out. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

The Coast Guard has strict rules about charter vessels, their operators and renters, and the number of passengers on board. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026