Info for Roommates
Here's a simple guide to renting with roommates from SpareRoom, the roommate site you can trust.
What you need to know
There are laws about what you can and can't say in your roomate ad, especially when it comes to discrimination. Check out our simple guide to what you can and can't say.
Finding a room
Now you know how it all works it's time to find your perfect room or apartment. We've got advice on how to look, what all the jargon means and what to do to make sure you get what you want. We also look at why sharing is a great option.
- Tips for finding the right room
- Moving to a new city
- Fair housing
- Choosing an apartment
- Why share an apartment?
- Benefits of living with a homeowner
- Staking a claim
- Security deposits
- Net effective rent
- Safety tips
- Why you need a room wanted ad
- How to find a roommate
- Questions to ask potential roommates
- How to be a good roommate
- How to find private landlords
- Can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract?
- Landlord-tenant law for roommates
- What a landlord cannot do in Texas | guide for roommates
- What a landlord cannot do | legal guide for roommates
- What a landlord cannot do in California | guide for roommates
- What a landlord cannot do in Florida | guide for roommates
- How much can a landlord raise rent | guide for roommates
- What “roomie” really means (and how to find one)
- Scams to look out for
- Are utilities included in rent? What every renter should know
- Renter insurance 101: Why every roommate should care
Finding a roommate
What if you've got a great apartment but need to find a roommate? No problem - here's what you need to know about advertising your room and choosing a roommate
Average rents
We’ve put together handy guides to average rents, to help you work out where to make your next move.
Moving on
If you're leaving your current apartment and need to move we've put together a few tips on what you'll need to remember, as well as a handy checklist.
Dealing with issues
When you're sharing an apartment you're bound to have a few small problems from time to time. We've put together some advice on how to deal with them, starting with dealing with arguments to how to evict your roommate if you can't sort out your differences.