split rent

[/splɪt rɛnt/]
nounpl: split rents
aluguel dividido
1. An arrangement where the cost of rent for a property is divided equally or proportionally among multiple tenants or roommates
We decided to split rent equally between the three of us living in the apartment.
Decidimos dividir o aluguel igualmente entre os três que vivem no apartamento.
2. The act or practice of sharing rental payments with one or more people
Split rent makes it easier for young professionals to afford housing in expensive cities.
Dividir o aluguel torna mais fácil para profissionais jovens arcar com a moradia em cidades caras.
Split rent is a common practice in both the USA and Brazil among young professionals, students, and urban dwellers seeking to reduce housing costs in expensive metropolitan areas. In Brazil, this arrangement has become increasingly popular in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro as a solution to rising real estate prices.
NYC Slang
go halfsies on rent
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared rentdivided rentrent sharingco-rent
Antonyms / Antônimos
sole rentindividual rentfull rent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aluguel dividido
Most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dividir o aluguel
Often expressed as a verb phrase
São Paulo
aluguel compartilhado
Alternative term emphasizing shared aspects
Portugal
renda dividida
Portuguese variant using 'renda' instead of 'aluguel'

Related Words

roommatecohabitantshared housingrental agreementtenantlease

Related Idioms & Phrases

split the difference
go Dutch
chip in
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