Roomster - Roommate finder & housing

Discover roommates and available rooms across 192 countries, regardless of your budget. Utilize Roomster's built-in messaging feature for secure communication with potential roommates. Whether you are offering a space for rent or seeking one, interested matches can reach out to you directly.

Benefit from round-the-clock customer support and a growing user community on Roomster, providing individuals with the opportunity to earn income by renting out their extra spaces to fellow members.

How to find a room to rent

To find a room to rent using Roomster, you can follow these general steps:

    Create an Account: If you haven't already, you'll need to create an account on the Roomster platform. You may be required to provide some basic information about yourself to set up your profile.

    Set Your Preferences: Specify your preferences for the type of room you're looking for. This may include the location, price range, size of the room, amenities, and any other criteria that are important to you.

    Search for Listings: Use Roomster's search functionality to browse available rooms that match your preferences. You can filter your search based on various criteria such as location, price, and room features.

    Review Listings: Review the listings that meet your criteria and read the descriptions carefully. Pay attention to important details such as the location, rental price, room size, amenities, and any house rules specified by the landlord or current occupants.

    View Photos: Take a look at the photos provided in the listings to get a better sense of the room and the living space. Photos can give you valuable insights into the condition and layout of the room.

    Contact Landlords or Roommates: If you find a listing that interests you, you can contact the landlord or current occupants through the Roomster platform to inquire about the room. You may have the option to send a message or initiate a chat to express your interest and ask any questions you may have.

    Schedule Viewings: If the listing looks promising, you can arrange to visit the property and view the room in person. This will give you an opportunity to assess the living space, meet the landlord or roommates, and ask any additional questions you may have.

    Negotiate Terms: If you're interested in renting the room, you can negotiate the terms of the lease or rental agreement with the landlord or current occupants. Discuss important details such as the rental price, lease duration, security deposit, and any other relevant terms.

    Complete the Rental Process: Once you've agreed on the terms, you can complete the rental process by signing any necessary agreements, providing payment for rent and deposits, and arranging for move-in logistics.

    Review and Rate: After moving in, you can review and rate your experience with Roomster to provide feedback to other users and help improve the platform's community.

By following these steps, you can use Roomster to find a room to rent that meets your needs and preferences. Remember to communicate openly and ask questions to ensure that the rental arrangement is a good fit for you.

Renting out your room

Posting your room and finding a roommate on Roomster typically involves the following steps:

    Create an Account: If you haven't already, you'll need to create an account on the Roomster platform. This usually involves providing some basic information about yourself and creating a username and password.

    Create a Listing: Once logged in, you can create a listing for your room. You'll need to provide details about the room, such as its location, size, amenities, rental price, and any house rules you may have. You may also be able to upload photos of the room to make your listing more attractive to potential roommates.

    Specify Preferences: You can specify your preferences for a roommate, such as gender, age, lifestyle, and any other criteria that are important to you. This helps potential roommates understand whether they'd be a good fit for your living situation.

    Search for Roommates: While your listing is active, potential roommates can search for available rooms on Roomster's platform. They can filter their search based on location, price range, and other criteria to find listings that match their preferences.

    Communicate with Potential Roommates: Interested roommates may reach out to you through the Roomster platform to inquire about your listing. You can communicate with them to ask questions, share more details about the room and your living situation, and determine whether they'd be a good fit as your roommate.

    Screen Potential Roommates: It's important to screen potential roommates to ensure compatibility and safety. You may want to conduct interviews, ask for references, and even meet in person before making a decision.

    Finalize the Arrangement: Once you've found a suitable roommate, you can finalize the arrangement by discussing lease terms, signing any necessary agreements, and arranging for move-in logistics.

    Complete the Process: After everything is agreed upon, you can mark your listing as filled or no longer available on the Roomster platform.

Throughout the process, it's important to communicate openly and honestly with potential roommates and to prioritize safety and compatibility when making decisions.

Subscriptions & in app purchases

choose the subscription that is right for you.

roomster subscriptions can be tailored to match your needs. Looking to test us out? try a 7 day subscription. Need longer get 2 weeks. Monthly and 6 month subscriptions are also offered. The more days you purchase the lower the daily rate.

Packages renew for the same duration at the same rate & can be canceled at any time.

For iOS users:

Go to your iPhone settings and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen and then tap "Subscriptions." From this page, tap on Roomster, where you will be given the option to cancel your subscription.

For Android users:

Go to the Google Play Store and tap on the menu button on the top left. From there, tap "Subscriptions." From this page, tap on Roomster, where you will be given the option to cancel your subscription.

For mobile/desktop users:

Simply go to your settings page where you will see a button that reads "Cancel Subscription."

Canceling your subscriptions & in app purchases

Canceling your roomster subscription is easy

roomster subscriptions can be canceled very easily and at anytime. One click and you are canceled...it's that simple.

For mobile/desktop users:

Simply go to your settings page where you will see a button that reads "Cancel Subscription"

For iOS users:

Go to your iPhone settings and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen and then tap "Subscriptions." From this page, tap on roomster, where you will be given the option to cancel your subscription.

For Android users:

Go to the Google Play Store and tap on the menu button on the top left. From there, tap "Subscriptions." From this page, tap on roomster, where you will be given the option to cancel your subscription.

Our team consistently strives to enhance user experience for seamless home searching. We welcome your feedback at androidfeedback@roomster.com as we value and consider it in our ongoing efforts to optimize our platform.