Definition

Adjective: 1. Capable of being rented; suitable for renting: Describes a property, item, or service that is available for lease or hire, typically generating income for the owner. 2. Financially viable as a rental: Describes something that is likely to be profitable or worthwhile to rent out.

Usage

The adjective "rentable" is used to describe the state or quality of something that can be leased. It is commonly applied to real estate (apartments, houses, offices), vehicles, equipment, or other assets. It often implies that the item is in a condition suitable for renting and is on the market for that purpose.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The apartment was clean, furnished, and completely rentable.
  • They made the necessary repairs to make the old cottage rentable again.
  • Is this piece of machinery still rentable, or is it too old?

Advanced Usage

• "to make something rentable": to renovate, repair, or prepare a property so that it meets the standards for being leased.
  • The investors spent six months to make the historic building rentable.
• Economically rentable: Used to emphasize that renting something out is a financially sound or profitable decision.
  • With the high demand in the area, even small studios are economically rentable.

Variants and Related Words

• Rent (v/n): The act of paying for the temporary use of something, or the payment itself.
  • They rent an apartment downtown.
• Rental (n/adj): Something that is rented or the business of renting things.
  • He works for a car rental company.
• Renter (n): A person who rents a property or item.
  • The renter signed a one-year lease.

Synonyms

• Leasable: Available for lease under a contractual agreement.
• Hireable (chiefly BrE): Available for hire or rent.

Antonyms

• Unrentable: Not suitable or available for rent.
• Owner-occupied: Lived in by the owner, not available for rent.

Adjective

1. that is able or fit be rented