{"id":61373,"date":"2020-01-17T02:17:15","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T10:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=61373"},"modified":"2026-01-22T00:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:38:34","slug":"10-best-apps-for-finding-a-roommate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/10-best-apps-for-finding-a-roommate\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Sure How to Find a Roommate? Here Are 10+ Roommate Finder Apps and Websites That Will Do It for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think it\u2019s safe to assume we\u2019ve all binged on Friends <\/em>at some point in life. And we\u2019ve probably fantasized about finding a roommate that cleans and cooks like Monica, or one who\u2019s willing to take care of the bills when your audition doesn\u2019t work out as Chandler does. Or at least about hosting one Friends-like Thanksgiving dinner with your roomie.<\/p>\n

As owning a place comes with a lot of difficulties<\/a> in today\u2019s market, renting is gaining more popularity among Americans. Whether you\u2019re a live-in landlord or a tenant who\u2019s looking to occupy that vacant room in your apartment, you\u2019re probably dreading the moment when you will have to start looking for a new roommate and dive into thousands of ads on the internet not knowing where to start or who to trust.<\/p>\n

We understand the burden because we\u2019ve all been there, so in an attempt to show you the best way to find a roommate, we\u2019ve compiled a list of\u00a0useful apps and websites that do just that.<\/p>\n

Circle for Roommates<\/h2>\n

The concept of a \u2018circle of friends\u2019 lies at the very foundation of this roommate app.\u00a0Circle<\/a> believes you\u2019d be better off moving in with friends, or friends of your friends. Yes, you\u2019ve got it right, I\u2019m referring to Facebook friends. For the app to work, though, both you and all the other users need to log in with your Facebook accounts and share locations. You swipe through people\u2019s cards by liking or disliking them until you\u2019ve found the right match. At the moment this roommate app is only available for iOS.<\/p>\n

CirTru<\/h2>\n

Everyone wants to find a trustworthy roommate and, with this new finder called CirTru<\/a> (Circles of Trust), you just might. Because the people running this roommate app are all about trust and security, every new user goes through identity verification, before being able to list or contact other users. The app offers you further verification options, such as employment, education, background check, and even government-issued ID check. Your details are always kept private and you can anonymously communicate with other users through the app’s internal chat. Listing and looking for rooms through CirTru is 100% free. You also enjoy unlimited conversations with other users and, for a small fee, you can request background checks on potential roommates.<\/p>\n

EasyRoommate<\/h2>\n

With a user-friendly layout and years of experience in the market, EasyRoommate is one of the most established portals for roommate searches. The company describes itself as a website that matches people with a spare room with those in need of one. You can subscribe for free whether you want to list a room or look for a housemate. However, there are some features that you may only be able to unlock in exchange\u00a0for a small fee, including having unlimited access to all users and the ability to get in touch with someone before non-paying members.<\/p>\n

Diggz<\/h2>\n

Virtually liking people should be a pretty familiar practice for you if you own a social media account, so you\u2019ll probably find\u00a0Diggz\u00a0fun. You search through potential roommates\u00a0ranked by their proprietary algorithm and hit the \u2018Like\u2019 button whenever you find someone you think you could live with. If they\u2019ve liked you back, then it\u2019s a \u2018Match\u2019 and you can start chatting.\u00a0The website employs A.I.\u00a0to prevent scammers from ever joining the app, however, communication with users can stay on the platform until you feel it\u2019s safe to give out your contact information, or even meet up with people. Lastly, for newfound roomless roommates,\u00a0the platform can even find a new apartment. And to top it off subscribing to Diggz is completely free.<\/p>\n

Roomiematch<\/h2>\n

This website is focused on helping you find a roommate that matches your personality<\/a>, but you\u2019ve probably already figured that out from its name. At Roomiematch, submissions are verified by human reviewers who are particularly careful to rule out any scammers, spambots or real people with shady intentions. They also run an IP Address Actual Location Analysis on subscribers\u2019 computers so they can share the actual cities in which you can find your next roommate. Unless you want to go straight for their premium account, subscribing to Roomiematch is free.<\/p>\n

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Roomi<\/h2>\n

Another curated roommate finder app out there, that’s available for both iOS and Android is Roomi. The app is renowned for the background checks it performs on applicants so that you don\u2019t run the risk of connecting with a scammer, or worse, moving in with one. To ensure you are choosing a trusted individual, the app displays a badge on the profiles of those who have completed all the steps of the verification. If you’re the one listing a spare room, it gets taken off the market as soon as you’ve found your new housemate. And to successfully seal the deal, the app will transfer your roommate’s part of the rent on the move-in day. No fuss, no muss.<\/p>\n

SpareRoom<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t have much in common, then sitting in the kitchen with your roommate as you wait for the coffee to finish brewing can sure be awkward. That\u2019s why SpareRoom gives you the option of personalizing your search in order to find the right match for your living situation. The app is available on\u00a0App Store and Google Play as well. And because we all need some good old fashion face-to-face interaction too, you can attend SpeedRoommating, every week in Manhattan<\/a> or Brooklyn<\/a>. Go ahead and book yourself a spot at the next gathering for free. You go into a bar, get yourself a drink and work your way through the crowd until you\u2019ve found yourself a roommate.<\/p>\n

Roomster<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s face it, whenever you find someone interesting on a roommate finder app, you probably go straight to their Twitter, Facebook or Instagram accounts for a quick scan. You\u2019ve been through this before – he described himself as a plant lover on the app, but then put out a cigarette in the potted-basil. You just can\u2019t have that again. Conveniently enough, to register on Roomster, you can log in with any of the previously mentioned accounts, making it easier to conduct a proper investigation of your picks\u2019 online profiles. The app is available for iOS and Android.<\/p>\n

Listings Project<\/h2>\n

Although Listings Project isn\u2019t specifically a roommate finder app, it\u2019s a great way to get your room listed and shared with the website\u2019s subscribers. In 2003 the founder, Stephanie Diamond, started sharing housing and studio opportunities friends sent her with her artist community. It started out as a social practice artwork, grew considerably every year, and became a business. Today, her project includes artists, creatives, and other professionals who are working together to build like-minded communities. You can list your spare room\u2014$30 to list by Tuesday morning\u2014in an email that is sent out to subscribers on Wednesday mornings. It is free to subscribe.<\/p>\n

Nooklyn<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re living in New York and looking for a roommate, Nooklyn might be the solution for you. Most of its listings are in Brooklyn<\/a>, but you can also do searches in Queens<\/a> or Manhattan. All submissions are Facebook verified. Download the app for iOS, create an account and get busy. This roommate finder app enables you to message potential roommates, but also save apartments you liked, schedule a tour and even apply.<\/p>\n

RoomZoom<\/h2>\n

Founded in 2015, RoomZoom was designed to make the process of finding a roommate easy, safe, and fast. This roommate app works on an algorithm that determines who would be the best roommates and subletters for you. Therefore, it\u2019s really important to create a profile that reflects your preferences as truthfully as possible. The subscription is free and although at the moment they are only operating in New York, RoomZoom is looking to spread its network in other cities as well, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n

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Is your favorite roommate finder app on this list? If we missed it, please drop us a line at media@rentcafe.com\u00a0<\/a>and we’ll consider adding it!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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