Diggz alternative: RoomieHunt vs Diggz

Diggz has a New York focus and offers several ways to verify a profile. RoomieHunt covers 18 US cities with lifestyle matching and free messaging. Here is how they compare.

Choose Diggz if…

You are looking specifically in New York and want a service built around it.
You want multiple verification options (phone, ID or social accounts).

Choose RoomieHunt if…

You are looking in another US city such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta or Denver.
You want lifestyle filters and matching without a premium tier.
You want to team up with others to rent a bigger place.

Side-by-side comparison

	RoomieHunt	Diggz
Cost	Free to join, browse and message. Optional promotion from $9 / 10 days	Free; some filters need Premium
Finding a match	Lifestyle compatibility score	Profile details and lifestyle filters
Verification	Optional ID review (blue badge)	Phone, ID or social-account verification
Messaging	In-app messaging	In-app messaging
Best for	Lifestyle matching and team-up profiles	NYC focus

Based on each service's public pages, reviewed October 2026. We are not affiliated with Diggz.

Frequently asked questions

What is an alternative to Diggz outside New York?

RoomieHunt covers 18 US cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Houston and Philadelphia, with free profiles, matching and messaging.

Does RoomieHunt charge for filters?

No. Searching and filtering are free. The only paid extra is an optional listing promotion from $9 for 10 days.

Is RoomieHunt available in New York?

Yes. See roommates in New York on our NYC page, including neighborhoods such as Bushwick.

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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 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

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.