cost rent

British  

noun

1. (in Britain) the rent of a dwelling calculated on the cost of providing and maintaining the property without allowing for a profit

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Example Sentences

The uptick comes as first-time buyers face another rising cost: rent.

From Seattle Times

He’s reconsidering every cost: rent deals with landlords, reduced menus, trash collection, monthly computer expenses.

From New York Times

The restaurant owner no longer needs to buy meats, vegetables or liquor, but she is still on the hook for her biggest cost — rent.

From New York Times

Thanks to the sharing economy, people can, at a cost, rent everything from clothes to bikes through websites and apps.

From US News