Find a roommate in Los Angeles

From Silver Lake to Santa Monica — match with roommates who match your vibe.

Typical shared rent in Los Angeles: $1,000 – $1,900/mo per month.

About sharing a place in Los Angeles

LA is sprawling, car-dependent, and expensive — which is exactly why splitting a place with the right roommate is the smartest move. Whether you're chasing an entertainment career, working a tech job in Culver City, or finishing grad school at USC or UCLA, RoomieHunt helps you find people whose lifestyle, schedule, and budget actually fit yours.

Best Los Angeles neighborhoods for shared apartments

Shared room rent by LA neighborhood
Neighborhood	Shared rent per month	Vibe
Silver Lake	$1,200 – $1,800	Creatives, walkable, indie
Koreatown	$900 – $1,400	Affordable, transit-friendly
Culver City	$1,400 – $2,000	Tech workers, central
Santa Monica	$1,500 – $2,200	Beach, wellness, pricey
Echo Park	$1,100 – $1,600	Trendy, young, artsy
West Hollywood	$1,400 – $2,100	Social, nightlife

How RoomieHunt works in LA

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.

Read the full guide: LA roommate guide

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a roommate in Los Angeles?

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

How much is a room in Los Angeles?

Shared rooms in Los Angeles typically run $950–$1,600 a month depending on the neighborhood. Rooms east of downtown (Highland Park, Echo Park) price lower than the Westside.

Is RoomieHunt free to use in Los Angeles?

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

How do I stay safe finding a roommate in Los Angeles?

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 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