Roommates in Austin

Why live with Roommates in Austin, TX?

Austin is a busy, vibrant and dynamic city. It can also be expensive. That's why living with roommates is such a great option. So how do you go about finding the right roommates for you in Austin? Here are our top tips to get you started.

How to Find a Roommate in Austin

When you live with people, your roommates are more important than the apartment you share. But finding the right roommate can seem like a challenge. Thankfully, there are some simple things you can do to make the process easier and quicker.

The first step is to use a dedicated roommate finder site like SpareRoom. General rental sites may cater for roommates, but their key focus is on the apartment, usually whole apartments rather than rooms. That makes it almost impossible to find people to share with. Facebook groups can be a good place to find roommates, but they don't offer dedicated customer service or moderate listings like SpareRoom does.

• Find Your Perfect Roommate in Austin, TX

  The great thing about dedicated roommate finders like SpareRoom is you don't just get a list of rooms or apartments, you also get people posting 'room wanted' ads. This is a great place to start looking for a roommate as people tell you what they're looking for, where they're keen to live and what their budget is. You can browse the ads and also filter based on a whole host of preferences, including budget and whether you'd prefer to live with males, females or in a mixed household.

• Place a 'room wanted' ad

  If you're looking for roommates in Austin and you don't already have an apartment, you can also post your own 'room wanted' ad as a way of finding other people to share with. People don't just advertise their room and wait for people to reply, many also look through the 'wanted' ads to see who's looking in their neighborhood. We also send out thousands of email alerts every day to people renting out rooms letting them know who's currently looking - if you have a wanted ad you'll get included in these emails too.

• Embrace Co-Living

  Co-living is fast becoming a popular way to live. You get all the benefits of living with other people in a great location and the cost-effectiveness of sharing, plus usually a great range of in-building amenities and even events.

• Talk to Potential Roommates Directly (and Safely)

  The best way to find out if someone could be a good match for you is to message them. SpareRoom's private messaging system lets you message roommates direct, without giving away any of your contact details until you're ready to.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Best Site to Find a Roommate in Austin, TX?

  Dedicated roommate finder sites like SpareRoom are a great way to connect with roommates in Austin. Unlike the big apartment listing sites, they offer a specialist service tailored to room and roommates, so you're far more likely to find people.

• What is the Safest App to Find a Roommate?

  SpareRoom not only offers a dedicated roommate finding service, it's also a safe place to find roommates and rooms for rent in Austin. While there are many options, including Facebook groups and apartment listings sites, using a dedicated roommate site like SpareRoom means you benefit from listings being moderated and having access to a customer service team to ask questions and put your mind at rest if you're not sure about anything.

• Is there a Tinder for roommates?

  SpareRoom is the equivalent of Tinder for roommates, but there's much more to it than simply swiping left or right. Finding the right roommate is, in some ways, more important than finding a romantic partner, because you move in with them from day one. That's why SpareRoom focusses on roommate matching and giving you the info you need to decide whether someone is the right match for you.

Find Your Best Match With Spare Room

So that's it - hopefully you're now armed with everything you need to know to find your perfect roommate in Austin. Just start a new search using the box at the top of the page and find your perfect roommate on SpareRoom.