Find a roommate in Philadelphia

Affordable East Coast living — find a roommate before lease season heats up.

Typical shared rent in Philadelphia: $700 – $1,300/mo per month.

About sharing a place in Philadelphia

Philly remains one of the most affordable major East Coast cities, but Fishtown and Center City 1-beds now cross $1,500. RoomieHunt helps Penn, Drexel, and Temple grad students, healthcare workers, and creatives team up on Center City rowhouses and Fishtown apartments without scrolling Facebook.

Best Philadelphia neighborhoods for shared apartments

Shared room rent by Philly neighborhood
Neighborhood	Shared rent per month	Vibe
Fishtown	$1,000 – $1,400	Hip, breweries, walkable
Northern Liberties	$1,000 – $1,400	Trendy, central, social
Rittenhouse	$1,200 – $1,500	Walkable, classic, central
Graduate Hospital	$1,000 – $1,400	Quieter, residential
West Philly	$700 – $1,100	Penn/Drexel students
South Philly	$800 – $1,200	Diverse, foodie, families

How RoomieHunt works in Philly

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 Philadelphia?

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

How much is a room in Philadelphia?

Shared rooms in Philadelphia typically run $650–$1,150 a month depending on the neighborhood. West Philly and Kensington are the value picks against Center City.

Is RoomieHunt free to use in Philadelphia?

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

How do I stay safe finding a roommate in Philadelphia?

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 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 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