Find a roommate in Boston

Student-heavy and competitive — find a roommate before the September rush.

Typical shared rent in Boston: $900 – $1,700/mo per month.

About sharing a place in Boston

Boston has more students per capita than almost any US city, and September 1 move-in week is brutal. RoomieHunt helps Harvard, MIT, BU, and Northeastern students plus young professionals lock down roommates and apartments in Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Somerville without scrolling Facebook groups.

Best Boston neighborhoods for shared apartments

Shared room rent by Boston neighborhood
Neighborhood	Shared rent per month	Vibe
Allston	$900 – $1,300	Students, cheap, lively
Brighton	$1,000 – $1,400	Quieter, transit-rich
Cambridge	$1,200 – $1,700	Grad students, walkable
Somerville	$1,100 – $1,500	Hip, foodie, T-accessible
Jamaica Plain	$1,100 – $1,500	Diverse, green, indie
Back Bay	$1,400 – $1,800	Pricey, central, brownstone

How RoomieHunt works in Boston

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 Boston?

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

How much is a room in Boston?

Shared rooms in Boston typically run $900–$1,500 a month depending on the neighborhood. Allston, Brighton and Dorchester carry the student-share supply; leases cluster around September 1.

Is RoomieHunt free to use in Boston?

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

How do I stay safe finding a roommate in Boston?

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 Austin — shared rent $800 – $1,500/mo
Roommates in Seattle — shared rent $900 – $1,600/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