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The largest and most trusted roommate matching platform in the country is now 50% off for students and educators. Verify with your .edu email and your discount is applied instantly.

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Off-campus housing is expensive. Finding a roommate you actually want to live with is harder. And Craigslist is not the answer.

Roommates.com has been connecting students, educators, and roommates nationwide for over 20 years. Millions of matches made. Thousands of students and faculty housed. Safe, verified, and built for people who need a compatible roommate fast, not just whoever responds first.

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Why Students and Educators
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Safe and Verified

Every member can verify their identity so you know exactly who you are connecting with before you ever meet in person. No anonymous listings. No unverifiable profiles.

Compatibility Matching

Find someone whose schedule, lifestyle, and living habits actually align with yours. Filter by move-in date, budget, pets, smoking preference, sleep schedule, and more.

Massive Inventory

Thousands of rooms and roommates listed nationwide across every major college market. New listings added daily so fresh options appear regularly especially in peak move-in seasons before each semester.

Safe Communication

All messaging stays within Roommates.com until you are ready to connect directly. Your personal contact information stays private until you choose to share it.

Free to Search

Browse listings and roommate profiles at no cost. Upgrade when you are ready to connect and save 50% with your verified .edu email.

How the Student and Educator Discount Works

Sign up using your verified .edu email address and your 50% discount is applied automatically to any membership plan. No coupon code. No paperwork. No hoops to jump through. Just savings for verified students and educators.

Already have a Roommates.com account? Log in and verify your .edu email in your account settings to apply the discount on your next billing cycle.

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Built for Every Stage of Campus Life

Whether you are an incoming freshman searching for your first off-campus place, a graduate student relocating for a new program, a faculty member moving for a new position, or an adjunct looking for affordable housing near campus, Roommates.com has the inventory, the tools, and the verified community to help you find the right fit fast.

Housing costs keep climbing. A compatible roommate can save you hundreds of dollars every month. The average Roommates.com member saves $500 or more per month by sharing versus living alone.

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Are you a student, educator, or local homeowner with a spare room near a college or university? List it free on Roommates.com and connect with verified, compatible students and educators looking for exactly what you offer.

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What Students and Educators Are Saying

Graduate Student, University of Florida

I found my roommate in three days. Way better than anything else I tried. Knowing everyone was verified made me feel safe reaching out.

Undergraduate Student, Michigan State University

Finally a platform that felt safe and legitimate. I knew everyone was verified before I ever sent a message.

PhD Candidate, University of Texas

Saved me hundreds compared to living alone. My roommate is now one of my best friends two years later.

Assistant Professor, Northwestern University

As a new faculty member relocating for my position I needed housing fast. Roommates.com had verified options near campus within my first search.

Real Reviews from Real Users

Here's what real people have to say about their roommate search on Roommates.com

Reviews provided by Trustpilot.com, an independent review source

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Alex English, 03/16/26

I'm happy with where I landed

It took me about 2 months (maybe a bit less) to find a suitable roommate from roommates.com, but I did end up finding someone who I mesh well with. Turns out we have several m ... read this review on Trustpilot

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Tanyeal Gray, 03/11/26

Found an Awesome Roommate

Found a really cool and reliable roommate quickly from this site. He checked all boxes that were my requirements. Out of all the other sites I've posted with, I would highly r ... read this review on Trustpilot

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Lynne Datig, 02/07/26

Nice company

Outside of the fees, which I understand, my experience was very nice. I always received my messages in a timely manner. Therefore, I was able to rent my space. I will definite ... read this review on Trustpilot

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Melody Moore, 01/13/26

Would like it if people who don't match…

The best option for housemates I've found. Would like it if people who don't match criteria were not shown when searching. For example, I choose to only have female bodied roo ... read this review on Trustpilot

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Don Anderson, 01/05/26

I was using split pad

I was using split pad. To anyone who was reading this, don't ever use split pad, it's a nightmare.I found a good person who was running out of room.It's much more peaceful her ... read this review on Trustpilot

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Sherry Cummings, 01/01/26

This was a great experience

This was a great experience. I needed a new place fast and I was contacted by a person who had a room for rent. It only took a few days for us to meet and I signed my lease. T ... read this review on Trustpilot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the 50% student or educator discount?

Sign up or log in using your .edu email address. Your 50% discount is applied automatically to any membership plan with no coupon code required.

Does the discount apply to educators and faculty as well as students?

Yes. Any person with a valid .edu email address qualifies for the 50% discount including students, graduate students, faculty, adjunct professors, and university staff.

Is Roommates.com safe for students?

Yes. Members can verify their identity using phone and ID verification. You control when and how you share your personal contact information. All communication stays within the platform until you choose to connect directly.

Can I search before I pay?

Absolutely. Browsing profiles and listings is completely free. You only need a membership to send and receive messages with potential roommates.

Can I find roommates near my specific campus?

Yes. Search by city, neighborhood, or zip code to find listings and roommates within walking or commuting distance of your campus.

What if I need a room fast before the semester starts?

Set your move-in date in your search filters and sort by most recent listings. New rooms are added daily especially in peak move-in periods before fall and spring semesters.

What if I have an .edu email but I am an older or returning student?

The discount applies to anyone with a valid .edu email regardless of age or program type. Roommates.com welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds.

How is Roommates.com different from Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace?

Roommates.com is built specifically for roommate matching with identity verification, compatibility filters, and safe in-platform messaging. Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are general classifieds with no verification, no matching tools, and significantly higher scam risk.