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

The bill does not address all of the causes of the country’s housing woes, including a shortage of construction workers, climbing insurance costs and wages that have not risen fast enough for renters and buyers. — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

My priority is finding a balanced approach that makes homeownership more affordable without shifting costs onto renters or undermining the quality of life that Floridians expect. — Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

By being the renter rather than the landlord, Meta is at the mercy of those with compute. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Often, renters don't even realize that just paying rent on time can help your score, FICO said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026