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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 25 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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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.
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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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Here's what real people have to say about their roommate search on Roommates.com
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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.
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