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 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides one-time benefits to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service, a news release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Los Angeles renters are looking for a way out, while few outsiders are looking for a way in. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Out-of-town renters are becoming more interested in Houston, as well. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Zillow’s next release of renter improvement guidance or rental trends data from Emily McDonald’s team. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026