SpareRoom US - Roommate & Roomshare Finder

SpareRoom is the UK’s most-trusted room-matching platform (13 million successful pairings and counting). We’ve now crossed the Atlantic to help students, young professionals, and relocating families across the United States find rooms, roommates, and entire house-shares—fast, safely, and on the go.

💁Who it’s for

• College freshmen who need a dorm alternative near NYU or USC.

• Remote workers moving from NYC to Austin and wanting to split rent.

• Empty-nesters with a spare bedroom that could earn extra income.

• Anyone who’d rather not sleep on a cousin’s sofa while apartment-hunting.

💁KEY FEATURES

Hyper-Filtered Search

• Profile type: student, professional, digital nomad, retiree.

• Lifestyle toggles: vegetarian, pet-friendly, non-smoker, LGBTQ+ welcoming, 420-OK or 420-free.

• Budget slider and “bills included” switch.

Two-Way Matching

• Post a profile once and appear in searches for both “rooms wanted” and “roommate wanted.”

• Mutual-like system—only connect when both sides tap “I’m interested,” cutting spam to near zero.

Interactive Map + Street-View Peek

• Drop a pin on Williamsburg, Brooklyn or Long Beach, CA and see every available room within walking distance.

• Street-View thumbnails let you check the block vibe before booking a tour.

In-App Video Tours & Secure Chat

• Hosts can upload 60-second vertical walkthroughs.

• Encrypted chat with auto-translate (English, Spanish, Mandarin) so language never blocks a great match.

Safety Toolkit

• ID verification badges.

• “Send My Location” button for in-person viewings—shares live GPS with a trusted friend.

• Flag & block in two taps.

Rent-Split Calculator

• Enter total rent and bedroom sizes; the tool suggests a fair split instantly.

Short-Term & Sublet Mode

• Filter for 1–8-month stays—perfect for internships or travel nurses.

24/7 Human Support

• Real agents in NYC and SF respond in under five minutes during business hours, under 30 minutes overnight.

💁PRO TIPS & BEST PRACTICES

• Boost Your Visibility: Upload daylight photos of your current room or yourself; profiles with clear headshots receive 3× more contacts.

• Use “Get Alerts” Wisely: Create two alerts: one with strict filters (≤ $1,000, pet-friendly) and one looser. The strict alert pings instantly; the loose one sends a nightly digest so you never miss hidden gems.

• Safety First: Always meet in a public lobby or café before heading to the apartment. Use the “Share My ETA” button so a friend can track you.

• Budget Hacks: Toggle “Bills Included” off, then use the rent-split calculator to see if utilities actually make a cheaper listing more expensive.

• Short-Term Survival: Looking for a 3-month summer sublet? Filter by “Length of Stay” and tick “Furnished.” Sort by “Available Soon” to scoop up last-minute deals.

• Stand Out in Messages: Mention a shared detail (“I saw you have a golden retriever—my corgi loves golden buddies!”) to triple your response rate.

• Leverage Reviews: After a successful match, leave a star rating. Profiles with 5-star histories rise to the top of search.

🙌Download SpareRoom today and join the next three-minute success story—your perfect room or roommate is already waiting inside the app.