How to find a roommate for free

So, it is time to find someone to rent your spare room. Times are tough and the extra cash can make a big impact on the budget. The last thing you need to do is start spending money to find your ideal flatmate.

Roomies is proud to be a free roommate finder. You can list on Roomies, contact other users by message or phone and find your best match all for free. There are no hidden fees or surprises, in fact 94% of Roomies users use us for free.

Crafting the best room for rent listing

First impressions count, so you want to ensure your listing is attractive to potential roomies. Do a quick search of currently available rooms in your area to see what is around and get a sense of the competition.

• Set the rent at a reasonable amount - coming in too high can limit the number of people that will consider your room,
• Take clear and welcoming photos to show off the room - listings with photos get more views and it helps them start imagining what it would be like to live there, and
• Write a good description that highlights the positive of your place as well as the area you live. Mention local amenities like cafés, shops and transport options.

Take the extra time to make your listing stand out, each improvement helps turn a run-of-the-mill listing into one people actually want.

Where to list your room for free

There are a number of sites and apps out there that purport to be free, but when it comes down to it you are pressed to pay. It might be after you complete your listing and expect it to be published, or when you start receiving messages and you cannot even view them until you have the credit card out. That is incredibly frustrating and the last thing you need in this already stressful process.

On Roomies you can publish your listing and start sending and receiving messages with other users for free, no strings attached. There is no surprise paywall before others can see your listing, and there is no shakedown before you can read messages people have sent you.

When you are ready, create your free room listing on Roomies and let your credit card rest.

How to maximize your roomie search for free

Once your listing is live on the web there are still things you can do to improve your reach without spending a cent.

1. Share your listing on your social media

   Often the best matches are people you already know, or friends of friends. Post your listing out on your social media profiles like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram or TikTok.

2. Proactively look for potential roommates

   Do not just wait for people to reach out to you as you are wasting opportunity. Start browsing profile listings or start a custom search to find people who are looking to live in your area. Take the leap and reach out to the best matches first.