How do I find a roommate if I don't know anyone?

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Post where people who need roommates already look: local housing groups on Facebook, your school or employer's housing boards, and roommate matching sites. Say who you are, your budget, move-in date and the area you want, then talk to several people before committing to anyone. Two approaches work, and doing both at once is fastest. You can answer existing "room available" posts, where someone already has the apartment and needs to fill a room. Or you can post your own search and team up with another person to rent a place together. The first is quicker. The second gives you more say over the apartment but takes longer, because two people have to agree on a place and both get approved. A search post that gets real replies usually includes: Your budget as a number, not "flexible" Move-in date and how long you want to stay The neighborhoods or commute you need A few honest lines about your routine: work hours, cleanliness, guests, smoking, pets What you are looking for in a roommate Group moderators often decline posts with no budget, area or dates, so include all three. Join the group for the city you are moving to and, if you are a student, your school's group too. You can browse both from our city groups and college groups lists. Reply to new posts quickly, since good rooms often go within days, but never agree to a room or a roommate from messages alone.

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