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Finding the right roommate is about compatibility, not just splitting rent. Roommates.com helps you match with people based on budget, location, lifestyle, and schedule, so you're moving in with someone who actually fits how you live. We've been matching roommates across the U.S. since 2001.

It works both ways: browse people looking for a place if you have a room to fill, or find someone to team up with on a new place together. Every member builds a profile with lifestyle preferences and verification, so you know who you're talking to before you meet. Creating a profile and browsing matches is free, and paid memberships that include messaging through secure in-app messaging start at just $6/month.

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How to Find a Roommate

  1. 1
    Build your profile.

    Share your budget, preferred area, and lifestyle details, such as cleanliness, schedule, pets, and smoking. This is what powers your matches.

  2. 2
    Set your preferences.

    Tell us what you're looking for in a roommate so we can surface the most compatible people first.

  3. 3
    Browse matches.

    Review profiles by compatibility, location, and budget. Verified profiles show you exactly who you're considering.

  4. 4
    Message and connect.

    Reach out securely in-app to anyone who looks like a fit. No personal contact details are shared until you choose to.

  5. 5
    Screen and meet.

    Ask about routines, guests, and how bills will be split, then meet in person or by video before deciding. A written roommate agreement keeps expectations clear once you commit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a compatible roommate?
Build a profile with your budget, location, and lifestyle preferences, then browse matches ranked by how well they fit. Filtering up front on the things that cause real friction, like pets and smoking, is what separates a roommate who works out from one who doesn't.

How does roommate matching work?
You set preferences like budget, neighborhood, and lifestyle, and we surface the people who most closely match. You can browse and filter profiles yourself, message anyone who looks like a fit, and see verification status before you reach out.

Is it safe to live with a roommate I met online?
It can be, with the right steps. Prioritize ID-verified profiles, keep conversations on-platform, video chat or meet in person before committing, and ask direct questions about finances and routines. ID Verified profiles also tend to get noticeably more responses, so completing verification helps both sides trust the match.

What should I ask a potential roommate before moving in?
Cover the things that cause conflict later: how rent and bills are split, cleaning expectations, overnight guests, work and sleep schedules, pets, and how long they plan to stay. Agreeing on these before you sign anything prevents most roommate disputes.

How do we split rent and bills?
Common approaches are an even split, splitting by room size, or a flat all-inclusive amount that covers utilities. Whatever you choose, put it in writing along with the deposit and notice period. A roommate agreement keeps everyone on the same page.

What's the difference between a roommate and a subletter?
A roommate is typically on the lease (or in a formal agreement) and shares the home long-term, while a subletter rents from an existing tenant, often temporarily. Roommates.com offers both types. Many listings also offer short-term arrangements.

I have a place and need someone to fill a room. Can this help?
Yes. List your open room and set the preferences you're looking for, and people seeking a place can find and message you. You choose who fits your home rather than taking the first applicant. Check out Rooms for Rent.