Find a roommate in San Francisco

Tech salaries are high — rent is higher. Team up with someone who gets it.

Typical shared rent in San Francisco: $1,400 – $2,400/mo per month.

About sharing a place in San Francisco

San Francisco has the toughest cost-of-living math in the country. A studio in SoMa runs $3,000+; a shared 2-bedroom in the Mission cuts that in half. RoomieHunt connects engineers, founders, designers, and grad students who'd rather split a great apartment than overpay for a tiny solo one. Lifestyle matching, free chat and optional ID verification.

Best San Francisco neighborhoods for shared apartments

Shared room rent by SF neighborhood
Neighborhood	Shared rent per month	Vibe
Mission District	$1,500 – $2,200	Walkable, social, food
SoMa	$1,800 – $2,400	Tech, close to offices
Hayes Valley	$1,700 – $2,300	Boutique, central
Lower Haight	$1,400 – $2,000	Indie, quieter
Outer Sunset	$1,300 – $1,800	Beach, foggy, chill
Oakland (East Bay)	$1,200 – $1,700	Cheaper, BART to SF

How RoomieHunt works in SF

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: SF roommate guide

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a roommate in San Francisco?

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

How much is a room in San Francisco?

Shared rooms in San Francisco typically run $1,200–$2,000 a month depending on the neighborhood. Rooms in the Sunset and Richmond stay cheaper than SoMa or the Mission.

Is RoomieHunt free to use in San Francisco?

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

How do I stay safe finding a roommate in San Francisco?

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 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