A Facebook roommate groups alternative

Local Facebook groups connect you with a community, but posts get buried and there is no matching. RoomieHunt gives each person a profile with lifestyle details so you can filter instead of scroll.

Choose Facebook Groups if…

You like finding people through a local community or mutual friends.
You want to see how someone presents themselves publicly.

Choose RoomieHunt if…

You want to filter by budget, neighborhood and lifestyle instead of scrolling posts.
You want to message about a room without sharing your Facebook profile first.
You want an optional ID-reviewed badge as a signal.

Side-by-side comparison

	RoomieHunt	Facebook Groups
Cost	Free to join, browse and message. Optional promotion from $9 / 10 days	Free
Finding a match	Lifestyle compatibility score	None
Verification	Optional ID review (blue badge)	Profile-based, so verify people yourself
Messaging	In-app messaging	Messenger
Best for	Lifestyle matching and team-up profiles	Local communities

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there an alternative to Facebook groups for finding roommates?

RoomieHunt is a free alternative with searchable profiles, lifestyle matching and in-app messaging in 18 US cities. Many people use both: groups for local reach, and a profile-based service for filtering.

Do I need a Facebook account to use RoomieHunt?

No. You create a free RoomieHunt profile and message other members inside the app.

Can I find a roommate quickly on RoomieHunt?

It depends on your city and budget. RoomieHunt is smaller than the biggest services, so you will see fewer listings in some places. Filling in your profile completely and being specific about what you need helps matches find you.

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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.