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

That 30% encompasses all housing costs, including homeowners and renters insurance, property taxes, and utilities. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Active listings in the city are down about 30% since last year, partially driven by more renters choosing to stay put rather than test the market. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Plug-in swag pendants are one of the most renter-friendly options available. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Stories of landlord and rental woes were shared this weekend at a rally in Edgewater to push for new renters' rights, which have remained unchanged for 40 years. — Mikayla Price, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026