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

In a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of California renters, lawyers alleged that Conservice’s policy was to deny tenants the right to view specific bills or formulas used to calculate their individual charges. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The housing crisis For Charlotte renters, housing costs have risen considerably. — Brandon Marc Finn, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Riverside’s share of millennial renters grew nearly 14% between 2018 and 2023, totalling 195,734 households. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Redfin will be required to reenter the market with more home listings to ensure renters have a wider selection. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026