Synonyms of renting

renting

verb

present participle of rent

1

as in leasing

to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment

we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leasing
• hiring
• letting
• subletting
• chartering
• subleasing
• lodging
• engaging
• rack-renting

2

as in hiring

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

will need to rent a car while we're in Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiring
• leasing
• chartering
• engaging
• subletting
• ordering
• subleasing
• reserving
• booking
• checking out
• arranging (for)
• contracting (for)
• signing up (for)
• bespeaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of renting

Many Americans are going to be renting for the rest of their lives. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

And for many, renting is less a preference than a financial reality. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

However, after Urbagestion acquired the property and took over its management, Abascal began renting from the private landlord in 2018, according to El País. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

The visual saw the streamer and Drake take a hilarious trip to Hot Topic for a shopping date and continued to have fun while renting out Medieval Times. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Already organizations have reached out interested in renting the space. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

The gift was reported last week by ProPublica, which included renting out a private island for the reception and guest lodgings. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

Canyon County also spent $145 renting 100 chairs, per the receipts. — Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026

Charges say the video shows Buckney renting a shooting lane at the gun shop under his name and correlating with a customer account number. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026