房租，即租赁房屋的费用，是租户为了居住或使用房屋而定期支付给房东的金额。房租通常按月支付，但支付周期可能因合同而异，可以是每周、每季度或每年。房租的金额受多种因素影响，包括房屋的位置、大小、设施、市场需求等。
Rent - 房租
Landlord - 房东
Tenant - 租户
Lease - 租约
Monthly rent - 月租金
Security deposit - 押金
Utilities - 公共设施费用（如水电费）
Furnished - 带家具的
Unfurnished - 不带家具的
Apartment - 公寓
Condominium - 共有公寓
Sublet - 转租
Rent control - 租金控制
Market rate - 市场价格
Real estate - 房地产
Living in the city has its perks, but the cost of rent is a significant expense that many urban dwellers face. My friend, Alex, recently moved to a bustling metropolitan area and found an apartment that fit his budget. The rent was reasonable, but it came with a catch—the apartment was unfurnished. Alex had to invest in furniture and essentials, which added to his initial costs. He also had to consider the utilities, which were not included in the rent. Despite these challenges, Alex enjoys the convenience of living close to his workplace and the city's vibrant culture.
居住在城市有其优点，但房租是许多城市居民面临的重大开支。我的朋友，亚历克斯，最近搬到了一个繁华的大都市，并找到了一个符合他预算的公寓。房租还算合理，但问题在于公寓是不带家具的。亚历克斯不得不投资购买家具和必需品，这增加了他的初始成本。他还必须考虑水电费，这些并不包含在房租里。尽管面临这些挑战，亚历克斯还是享受住在工作地点附近和城市充满活力的文化所带来的便利。
❶ 月租是多少？What's the rent per month?
同类表达 How much is the rent? 房租是多少钱？
How much is it per month? 每个月要多少钱？
❷ 我需要付电费吗？Do I need to pay for electricity?
同类表达 Who will pay the electricity bill? 电费由谁付？
对话 A: Do I need to pay for electricity? 我需要付电费吗？
B: Yes. You need to share it with your roommates. 是的，你需要和你的室友分担。
❸ 煤气费包括在房租之内吗？Is gas included in the rent?
同类表达 Is gas covered by the rent? 房租包含煤气费吗？
❹ 租金是每月300美元，包括公共事业费。The rent is $300 a month, plus utilities.
对话 A: How much is the rent? 房租是多少钱？
B: The rent is $300 a month, plus utilities. 租金是每月300美元，包括公共事业费。
❺ 我应该什么时候付你租金？When should I pay you the rent?
同类表达 How should I pay the rent? 我要如何交房租？
这样回答 In the first week every month. 每个月的第一个星期。
❻ 我们可以均摊上网费用吗？Can we pool the network cost?
同类表达 Can we share the water and electricity fee? 我们可以分摊水电费吗？
❼ 有没有管理费或停车费？Is there anything like management fee or parking fee?
这样回答 You have to pay the management fee. 你得支付管理费。
❽ 公寓的租金包括什么？What does the rent of this apartment include?
这样回答 It includes lighting but excludes utilities. 包括照明费用，但不包含水、电、煤气等费用。
❾ 我负担不起。I couldn't afford it.
同类表达 I think it's a little expensive. 我觉得有一些贵。
❿ 我不想超出预算太多。I don't want to stretch my budget too far.
同类表达 The budget for rent is $500 to $800. 租金预算要控制在500到800美元。