What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rental
Example
I need to find a rental car for my trip next week. [rental: adjective]
Example
The rental agreement specifies the terms and conditions of the lease. [rental: noun]
letting
Example
The landlord is letting us use the apartment for a year. [letting: verb]
Example
The letting agent showed us several properties that were available for rent. [letting: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rental is more common in American English, while letting is more common in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between rental and letting?
Rental is generally considered more formal than letting, which has a more casual connotation.
