Renting an instrument means you pay a monthly fee to use a violin to learn on. An excellent rental contract will allow you to set aside a portion of that toward purchasing the violin you are renting or another one usually higher quality in value. Renting is a great way to quickly get a violin without putting out a ton of money upfront. Still, you will end up paying significantly more in the long run. You can rent violins online at Johnson Strings, Music & Arts, Stringworks, and other retailers.