Find a roommate in New York

Skip the Craigslist roulette. Match by lifestyle across the five boroughs. ID verification is optional.

Typical shared rent in New York: $900 – $2,200/mo per month.

About sharing a place in New York

New York is the most competitive rental market in the country. Average studios in Manhattan now cross $3,500/month, pushing more young professionals, grad students, and creatives into shared apartments across Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. RoomieHunt helps you find someone you'll actually want to live with — not just split rent with.

Best New York neighborhoods for shared apartments

Shared room rent by NYC neighborhood
Neighborhood	Shared rent per month	Vibe
Bushwick, Brooklyn	$900 – $1,400	Creatives, late-night, art scene
Astoria, Queens	$1,000 – $1,600	Young pros, quieter, foodie
Williamsburg, Brooklyn	$1,400 – $2,200	Tech & media, trendy
Harlem, Manhattan	$1,000 – $1,700	Cultural, transit-rich
Long Island City, Queens	$1,300 – $2,000	Commuters, new builds
Crown Heights, Brooklyn	$1,100 – $1,600	Diverse, family-friendly

How RoomieHunt works in NYC

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: NYC roommate guide

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a roommate in New York?

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

How much is a room in New York?

Shared rooms in New York typically run $1,100–$1,900 a month depending on the neighborhood. Brooklyn and Queens shares run several hundred dollars below Manhattan for the same square footage.

Is RoomieHunt free to use in New York?

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

How do I stay safe finding a roommate in New York?

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 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