What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rent
Example
I have to pay rent every month for my apartment. [rent: noun]
Example
We decided to rent a car for our road trip. [rent: verb]
let
Example
My friend let me borrow her bike for the weekend. [let: verb]
Example
The landlord agreed to let us move in next month. [let: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rent is more commonly used than let in American English, while let is more common in British English. Both words are commonly used in the context of real estate or property management.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rent and let?
Rent is generally considered more formal than let, which is often used in informal or conversational contexts.
