How to sign “Rent” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Rent” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Hold your dominant hand in the signing space with your palm facing outward to fingerspell.
- Spell R-E-N-T crisply in sequence, forming each letter clearly and smoothly.
- Keep your hand still in one spot, letting only the fingers change shape between letters.
- Face your palm outward the whole time, the standard fingerspelling orientation.
- Sign at a calm, readable pace so the word stays clear to your conversation partner.
Practice tip
Fingerspelling R-E-N-T is what most signers use; every-MONTH can mean 'rent' when context is clear.
Fingerspell “Rent”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.