RoomitNew York City, New York
Find a roommate in New York City
In New York, almost no one rents alone — the roommate is the rent strategy. With NYU, Columbia, and the CUNY system spread across the city, plus a relentless flow of new arrivals, the pool is endless and the real challenge is finding someone whose budget, schedule, and standards match yours.
Schools
- New York University (NYU)
- Columbia University
- CUNY
Popular areas
- Bushwick
- Astoria
- Harlem
- Williamsburg
- Crown Heights
The New York City market
Sky-high rents make sharing the norm across all five boroughs — compatibility is what separates a good year from a miserable one.
Who's matching here
- Students
- Young professionals
- Newcomers & international students
Why compatibility matters more than the listing in New York City
In a market like New York City, the listings are the easy part — plenty of rooms come and go around Bushwick and Astoria. The hard part is finding someone whose schedule, cleanliness standards, and budget actually line up with yours. That's the difference between a lease you renew and one you count down.
Roomit is a compatibility-first roommate app: instead of swiping on photos, you're matched on the things that predict whether two people will live well together. It runs on iOS and Android, with identity verification built in so you're meeting real people. See how the matching works.
Before you move in, in New York City or anywhere
How do you find a compatible roommate (not just any roommate)?
A step-by-step approach to finding a roommate you'll actually get along with — define your non-negotiables, screen on habits, and verify before you commit.
Read guideWhat questions should I ask a potential roommate?
A practical checklist of questions to ask before living with someone — covering cleanliness, schedules, money, guests, and deal-breakers, so you catch mismatches before you sign.
Read guideHow do you avoid roommate and rental scams online?
How to spot and avoid the most common roommate and rental scams — fake listings, deposit-before-viewing, and identity tricks — when searching online.
Read guide