Normally you would have to be listed on the lease and have made payment towards the rent. But you can prove a vestment in the lease of paying it so yes then you can take your portion of the rent you actually paid. Note though, your parents and other residents claim the full amount of the rent paid either. There will be questions though depending on what state about how many others lived there, for each dwelling the total renters credit is limited... so if your parents or others took it, you may not be able to or if your parents got the full homestead rebate outside of the tax return you may not be able to... Best to ensure no double dipping.
Do note some states like NJ only allow deductions for those on the lease.
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