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Trying to find a roommate? You’re not alone. There are plenty of people looking to share a home—and the rent—with another person. You just have to know where to find them. Enter online roommate finders: web-based tools that help connect roommate-seekers with each other for a (hopefully) harmonious shared living situation. Much like a dating app, an online roommate finder lets you browse potential matches and pick and choose who you’d like to meet for further consideration. Go in with an open mind and keep an eye out for red flags and rental scams, and you should be able to find that perfect person or persons to settle into a house or apartment with.

Where to start? Here are 10 online roommate finders worth your time.

1. Craigslist

   Craigslist is one of the original ways to find a roommate, and boasts a massive classified section with listings across the world. Post your own listing or browse what’s already available. The information provided on each listing varies depending on the poster, but you should be looking for (or posting) high quality listings that are thorough in what the poster is looking for and what they have to offer. Like pretty much all sites focused on roommates or rentals, you’ll have to be wary of scams. If something seems “off” about a post, move on to the next one.

   Cost: Free to use.

2. RoomieMatch

   RoomieMatch aims to help you sift through the spam to find other legitimate, well-matched roommate seekers. Real people moderate the postings, flagging and removing anything that seems like a scam. The site also acts as matchmaker, emailing matches directly to your inbox based on everything from location and price point to shared views on pets and recycling. It serves all major metro areas in the U.S. and Canada.

   Cost: You can create a free profile that allows other users to message you, but if you’re interested in finding a roommate with RoomieMatch’s curated system it will cost you $19.95 a year.

3. Diggz
   

   One of the newer kids on the block, Diggz has a smaller posting area than other major roommate sites—it currently serves just 13 cities in the U.S. But if you’re in one of those locations, it’s a great way to hone in on quality matches. In addition to focusing on your usual roommate preference points, Diggz also narrows down your search by using details on things like your affinity (or lack thereof) for partying, your sleeping habits, and other factors that could be a point of contention in a poorly fit roommate situation. After getting a good feel for who you are and what type of roommate you’re looking for, the site will show you 10 potential roommate matches to get started with.

   Cost: Free to use.

4. Roomster

   Roomster is a global roommate finder with a ton of listings in cities and suburbs alike. Search for a roommate, an open room for rent, or a tenant if you have a room to fill. There’s a high priority on social connectivity, which means that most listings you find will be linked to the user’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn profiles. This is helpful if you’re the type that likes to do as much research as possible on a person before meeting up (and when it comes to finding a roommate—the more you know ahead of time, the better).

   Cost: You can create an account, post a listing with photos, and receive messages from paid subscribers with a free account. If you want to take advantage of Roomster’s other features, however, like sending messages to accounts and viewing social media profiles, you’ll need to pay for a subscription. A three-day trial subscription is $5.95, followed by $14.95 for two weeks, and $29.95 for four weeks.

5. Circle for Roommates
   

   People looking for a roommate in NYC or L.A. have the option of using Circle for Roommates, an app reminiscent of Tinder in the way it allows you to browse profiles and quickly denote whether you’re interested or not. Bios include the basics like pictures and a short write-up, as well as personality tags that help you instantly see whether someone might be a good fit for you. The app will also show you any friends or friends of friends who are also on there trying to find a roommate, which is great if you’re concerned about taking the roommate leap with a stranger.

   Cost: Free to download and use.

6. Roomi
   

   Speaking of roommate apps that have an online dating vibe, Roomi (which recently acquired Symbi, another online roommate-hunting service dubbed “Match.com for the roommate world”) makes it super easy to browse postings at a glance and instantly say “yay” or “nay.” Poster’s have the option to verify their identities and complete a background check to show their legitimacy, and to further protect your privacy you’re able to message without sharing your personal email address. Listings are available for most major U.S. cities, as well as a few locations in Canada and India.

   Cost: Roomi is free to download and use, but you can pay a fee to increase your listing’s exposure.

7. Reddit
   

   Much like Craigslist, Reddit is sort of a free-for-all in terms of the roommate postings that you’ll find, but if you know how to spot a gem it could lead you to a great roommate. You can go right to r/redditroommates to start browsing, though listings aren’t super well organized so be prepared to dig around. To get a little bit more specific, head to the search bar and type in “roommates” and your exact location—many cities already have existing subreddits dedicated to roommate hunting in that area. It’s not quite as targeted a way to search as some of the other sites, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find a good match.

   Cost: Free to use.

8. PadMapper

   PadMapper isn’t roommate-specific, but it does make it easy to see available rooms and apartments for rent in your area, including those from people looking to fill available spots with a roommate. You’ll get a better idea of open spaces than the people posting them (the site aggregates listings from a variety of sources, including Airbnb and Apartment Search), but if you see something you like you can always take it a step further and reach out to see if it’s a good roommate match as well. PadMapper serves a ton of cities in the U.S. and Canada.

   Cost: Free to use.

9. Rainbow Roommates

   Silkroad online 2019. Rainbow Roommates is a roommate finder designed specifically for those in the LGBTQ community, and currently only serves neighborhoods in NYC. But if those parameters work with your situation, it’s a great choice. The site is one of the more expensive options available, but claims to be able to help most of clients secure a new roommate or home in just two weeks or less. And if you find a roommate but decide early on that it’s not going to work out, you can get a free month of service if you let them know within two months after your move-in date.

   Cost: You can post a listing for free if you have an available room or apartment, but if you’re the one searching you’ll need to sign up for a subscription. Subscription costs range from $45 for 15 days to $140 for 90 days.

10. Roommates.com

    Roommates.com, which serves cities nationwide, uses an automated matching system to help ensure that you only see listings relevant to your search. And because it’s well-established, there’s usually a lot to choose from. Search options are simple—just note whether you have an available room or need one and put in your location. Then browse and message potential roomies as you see fit.

    Cost: You’ll be able to create a profile for free, but if you want to use the site’s more productive features (like messaging) you’ll need a paid account. Prices are $5.99 for a three-day trial, $19.99 for 30 days, and $29.99 for 60 days.

Always keep a healthy dose of skepticism going when you’re using the internet to find a roommate. There are always going to be tons of great options and success stories, but you also always have to be cognizant of potential scammers and illegitimate postings. Don’t sign a lease or share any financial information before confirming legitimacy, and always meet up with potential roommates in a safe and public place (even better if you bring a friend along). Do your due diligence and you should be able to find a great match quickly and easily.

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