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Roommates & housing in New York City for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in New York City. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in New York City fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$680–$2500/moRoom typesPrivate (16)Shared (2)
New York City

12 results

Single room in New York, NY
$2,500/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
Available from Sep 2026Posted 21d ago
Cameron LaurenceCameron LaurenceBroker
New here
1BR apt near Hoboken Path Station
$929/mo
Single room
1BR apt near Hoboken Path Station
Hoboken, New Jersey
Available from Oct 2026Posted 1mo ago
Raj ShahRaj Shah
Replies to 94% · within 4h
Private room in Hoboken for fall semester
$1,310/mo
Single room
Private room in Hoboken for fall semester
Hoboken
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Michael SmithMichael Smith
Replies to 92% · within 46m
Shared room in Stony Brook near campus
$840/mo
Shared room
Shared room in Stony Brook near campus
Stony Brook Village
Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago
Anjali MehtaAnjali Mehta
Replies to 66% · within 2h
Private room in Collegetown
$1,054/mo
Single room
Private room in Collegetown
Collegetown, Ithaca
Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago
Sarah O'BrienSarah O'Brien
New here
Private room in Bushwick, 10 mins to CCNY
$1,280/mo
Single room
Private room in Bushwick, 10 mins to CCNY
Bushwick
Posted 2mo ago
Emma WilliamsEmma Williams
Replies to 90% · within 31m
Private veg-only room in Dupont Circle
$1,222/mo
Single room
Private veg-only room in Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Zara DesaiZara Desai
Replies to 79% · within 3h
Private room in Bushwick brownstone
$1,028/mo
Single room
Private room in Bushwick brownstone
Bushwick
Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago
Michael SmithMichael Smith
Replies to 84% · within 2h
Quiet room in Harlem
$1,059/mo
Single room
Quiet room in Harlem
Harlem, Manhattan
Posted 2mo ago
Emily WilliamsEmily Williams
Replies to 75% · within 3h
Private room in Upper West Side
$1,216/mo
Single room
Private room in Upper West Side
Morningside Heights
Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago
Amanda SmithAmanda Smith
Replies to 76% · within 2h
Private room in Blacksburg near campus
$862/mo
Single room
Private room in Blacksburg near campus
Price's Fork
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Lisa TaylorLisa Taylor
Replies to 76% · within 3h
Room available in Collegetown
$1,296/mo
Shared room
Room available in Collegetown
Collegetown
Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago
Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson
Replies to 92% · within 3h

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in New York City?
Listings in New York City currently range from $680–$2500/mo.
How do I find a roommate in New York City?
22 people are currently looking for roommates in New York City. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in New York City right now?
18 listings: 16 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.
When should I start looking for housing in New York City?
Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January.
Can I find housing in New York City before I arrive?
Yes — most international students in New York City secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in New York City are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in New York City

US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in New York City is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to New York City. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.