for rent

phrase

: available for use or service in return for payment

Examples of for rent in a Sentence

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Ablin also pointed to the vulnerability in multifamily properties financed with floating-rate bridge loans in 2021 and 2022, when borrowing costs were far lower and expectations for rent growth were stronger. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 South Seas features three heated pools, with luxe private cabanas available for rent. — South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 The camp has six pontoons for rent in the summer and four ice-fishing houses for rent in the wintertime or campers can bring their own, Larson said. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 Sep. 2026 The Rooms The five Wine Barrel Guest Homes are billed as a micro-resort within the property where several multi-bedroom residences are also available for rent. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for rent

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for rent was in 1827

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“For rent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20rent. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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