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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

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