SpareRoom
UK and US site for finding a room in a shared home, a flatmate or a lodger.
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About SpareRoom
SpareRoom is a listings site for shared living rather than whole homes. People with a room to fill post a room ad, people looking post a room-wanted ad, and both sides search by area, budget and preferences, then message each other and arrange viewings. In London you can also search by commute time, tube line or zone, and a buddy-up feature lets people team up to rent a whole place together. Ads are checked by a moderation team. Posting and searching are free; paid upgrades bump an ad up the results or give early access to new listings, which matters in busy cities where free users can wait days to contact some ads. It started in the UK, where it is the best-known flatshare site, and also runs a US version covering New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other big cities. It works in the browser and through iOS and Android apps.
Best for: Renters and landlords in the UK or big US cities looking for a room or a flatmate.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free to post room and room-wanted ads
- London search by commute, tube line or zone
- Moderators review ads seven days a week
Why people leave
- Free users can't contact some new ads straight away without paying
- Focused on rooms; few whole-property listings
- Only the UK and selected US cities on this site
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SpareRoom: common questions
What is SpareRoom?
SpareRoom: UK and US site for finding a room in a shared home, a flatmate or a lodger. Best for renters and landlords in the UK or big US cities looking for a room or a flatmate. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is SpareRoom free?
SpareRoom has a free plan and paid plans.
Is SpareRoom open source?
No, SpareRoom is not open source.
What platforms does SpareRoom run on?
SpareRoom is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to SpareRoom?
The highest-ranked SpareRoom alternatives right now are Rightmove and Gumtree. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
SpareRoom vs Rightmove: what's the difference?
SpareRoom is free with paid plans; Rightmove is free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.