Find a room for rent on Zillow
Search rentals in your city with roommates built right in.
Why rent a room on Zillow?
Savings
Renting a room and splitting costs with a roommate can help reduce financial strains.
Speed
We’re committed to building solutions that make the renting process more efficient.
More selection
Having search tools just to find a room for rent helps expand your options as a renter.
Online applications
Apply for participating rooms online to simplify the process and avoid the hassle of networking.
What is a room for rent?
On Zillow, room listings are clearly marked on our search results page and are defined as “a private bedroom intended for exclusive use by a tenant with access to shared common areas.”
How to find a room for rent
When searching on Zillow, you can filter results to find a room for rent. Once you’re pulling up only room listings you can work with the landlord or property manager to apply for any that seem like a good fit for you.
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Browse rooms for rent in cities boasting the highest supply of these types of listings.
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Chicago
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Popular cities with rooms for rent
Browse rooms for rent in cities boasting the highest supply of these types of listings.
Seattle
Avg. rent: $XXXX/mo.
1 Bedroom for rentNew York
Avg. rent: $XXXX/mo.
1 Bedroom for rentLos Angeles
Avg. rent: $XXXX/mo.
1 Bedroom for rentChicago
Avg. rent: $XXXX/mo.
1 Bedroom for rent
Get all the info up front
Room listings display a number of details including a description of the room and shared living spaces, roommate details, information about the lease, and more.
Learn more about rooms for rent
Want to learn more about rooms for rent on Zillow? Read up on how we set you up so you can start enjoying your new home.
How to Find a Roommate
Start your search for a roommate on the right foot with these tips.
How to Be a Good Roommate: 6 Essential Tips
Learn how you can be the best possible roommate once you’re in your new place.
When roommates do or don’t make sense
Read up to help decide whether living with a roommate is right for you.
Find a budget-friendly place as rents soar
Rents are going up, but there are ways to help keep yours down.
Learn more about rooms for rent
Want to learn more about rooms for rent on Zillow? Read up on how we set you up so you can start enjoying your new home.
How to Find a Roommate
Start your search for a roommate on the right foot with these tips.
How to Be a Good Roommate: 6 Essential Tips
Learn how you can be the best possible roommate once you’re in your new place.
When roommates do or don’t make sense
Read up to help decide whether living with a roommate is right for you.
Find a budget-friendly place as rents soar
Rents are going up, but there are ways to help keep yours down.
Start searching for a room today
With thousands of rooms available to rent, Zillow is a one stop shop for all your home searching needs.
FAQs
Our responses to commonly asked questions about rooms for rent on Zillow.
- How do I choose a room to rent?
Choosing a room to rent is a lot like choosing any other kind of apartment. You’ll want to know the usual details like how utilities are paid, and what’s the best pizza spot near you...but you’ll also want to get to know your future housemates a bit as well. We recommend scheduling tours at times that your housemates will be around to get a chance to introduce yourself and learn about their lifestyle preferences.
- What is the difference between renting a room and renting an apartment?
When you rent a room, you’ll pay rent on a specific room inside of a rental unit, which means you pay for only your share of the rental unit. When you rent an apartment outright, you’ll pay the rent for the entire apartment.
- What is the difference between an apartment and a room?
An apartment is a larger rental unit branching off from the main apartment building. A room is a single space within an apartment. So a room is smaller than the entire apartment and only comes with space for sleeping, no individual bathrooms, kitchens, or other apartment amenities.
- What is the difference between a roommate and housemate?
A roommate, by definition, is a person you share a bedroom with, whereas a housemate is a person you share a living space with. It is common to refer to “housemates” as “roommates,” but it’s important to note that Zillow rooms for rent does not require you to live with a “roommate,” only a “housemate.
- How quickly will I be able to rent after contacting the listing property manager?
Once the room is vacant and the paperwork is signed by both parties, your room should be available for you to move into.
- How long are room for rent leases?
Room for rent lease terms vary depending on when the room is available. This will be something which will be clearly stated in your individual lease.
