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

Insider tip Rideshares are basically nonexistent out here—renting a car is definitely the move. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Studnicky says for those making a modest salary, renting is their best bet. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Last year the group had revenue of $72 million from making and repairing drilling equipment and renting out vehicles for underground mining. — Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Johnson’s proposal includes a slew of new programs and regulations that would broadly restructure renting in Chicago. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

In many instances, renting and investing the difference can produce better long-term outcomes than buying. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Dickinson said the project allows residents to enjoy the flexibility of renting while avoiding many of the maintenance responsibilities associated with homeownership. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

The couple reportedly hosted around 1,000 guests after renting the arena for multiple days. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

That, in turn, would dilute the stronger support of an empty homes tax by voters who are renting, Luna noted. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026