Find a roommate in Austin

Tech jobs, music festivals, and rents that keep climbing — share smart in ATX.

Typical shared rent in Austin: $800 – $1,500/mo per month.

About sharing a place in Austin

Austin's growth has pushed rents above $1,500 for a basic 1-bed in East Austin and South Congress. RoomieHunt helps tech workers at Apple, Google, and Tesla, plus UT students and creatives, team up with roommates who actually match their schedule, cleanliness, and budget.

Best Austin neighborhoods for shared apartments

Shared room rent by Austin neighborhood
Neighborhood	Shared rent per month	Vibe
East Austin	$900 – $1,400	Trendy, food trucks, walkable
South Congress	$1,100 – $1,500	Hip, music, lively
North Loop	$800 – $1,200	Indie, students, affordable
Mueller	$1,000 – $1,400	Planned community, family
Hyde Park	$900 – $1,300	Quiet, leafy, UT-adjacent
Riverside	$800 – $1,100	Cheap, transit to downtown

How RoomieHunt works in Austin

Create a free profile. Share your move-in date, budget and preferred neighborhoods.
Match on lifestyle. We score compatibility on schedule, cleanliness, social habits and budget.
Chat and move in. Message matches free, meet on video, then sign the lease together.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a roommate in Austin?

Create a free RoomieHunt profile, set your Austin neighborhoods, budget and move-in date, then browse roommates by lifestyle compatibility and message the ones who fit.

How much is a room in Austin?

Shared rooms in Austin typically run $750–$1,300 a month depending on the neighborhood. North Loop and Riverside beat South Congress on price for similar commutes.

Is RoomieHunt free to use in Austin?

Yes. Creating a profile, browsing Austin roommates, matching and messaging are free. Optional promotion starts at $9 for 10 days.

How do I stay safe finding a roommate in Austin?

Video call first, view the place in person, and never send money before you have seen it and signed an agreement. Optional ID verification adds a badge but is not a background check.

Safety and fair housing

ID verification is optional. RoomieHunt members can submit their identity with a government ID for a verified badge. ID review is not a background check and is not a safety guarantee — always meet in public, use video calls first, and never send money before viewing a room. Listings and members must follow our Fair Housing & Community Rules: no discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability.

Rooms and roommates by city

Roommates in New York — shared rent $900 – $2,200/mo
Roommates in Los Angeles — shared rent $1,000 – $1,900/mo
Roommates in San Francisco — shared rent $1,400 – $2,400/mo
Roommates in Chicago — shared rent $700 – $1,400/mo
Roommates in Seattle — shared rent $900 – $1,600/mo
Roommates in Boston — shared rent $900 – $1,700/mo
Roommates in Washington DC — shared rent $1,000 – $1,800/mo
Roommates in Miami — shared rent $1,000 – $1,800/mo
Roommates in Denver — shared rent $800 – $1,400/mo
Roommates in Houston — shared rent $700 – $1,300/mo
Roommates in Dallas — shared rent $800 – $1,400/mo
Roommates in Atlanta — shared rent $800 – $1,400/mo
Roommates in Philadelphia — shared rent $700 – $1,300/mo
Roommates in Phoenix — shared rent $800 – $1,300/mo
Roommates in San Diego — shared rent $1,000 – $1,800/mo
Roommates in Las Vegas — shared rent $650 – $1,100/mo
Roommates in Charlotte — shared rent $700 – $1,250/mo