What does rent look like in Raleigh?

Listings in Raleigh currently range from $516–$1396/mo. Shared rooms $600–$800/mo — affordable for the Research Triangle. Glenwood South, Hillsborough St near NCSU.

How do I find a roommate in Raleigh?

10 people are currently looking for roommates in Raleigh. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.

What's available in Raleigh right now?

24 listings: 20 private rooms, 4 shared rooms. New places are added daily.

When should I start looking for housing in Raleigh?

Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. The Research Triangle has three major universities — lots of roommate options across the area.

Can I find housing in Raleigh before I arrive?

Yes — most international students in Raleigh 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 Raleigh are posted. Everything is free.

Roommates & housing in Raleigh for students & professionals abroad

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

Rent range$516–$1396/moRoom typesPrivate (20)Shared (4)

Raleigh

$1,179/mo

Single room

Furnished room near IIT

Bucktown

Available from Nov 2026Posted 1mo ago

Priyanka Desai

Replies to 89% · within 3h

Sharing my 3BR house near campus this year

$1,368/mo

Shared room

Sharing my 3BR house near campus this year

Northgate

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

Alex Garcia

Replies to 66% · within 1h

$972/mo

Single room

Room for rent in Collegetown

Collegetown, Ithaca

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

Meera Shah

Replies to 69% · within 3h

$1,075/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Boulder

Downtown Boulder

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Jessica Taylor

Replies to 74% · within 4h

Private room in North Downtown 2BR, $1050/mo

$990/mo

Single room

Private room in North Downtown 2BR, $1050/mo

North Downtown

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Lisa Anderson

Replies to 86% · within 3h

$1,161/mo

Single room

Cozy Hoboken apartment

Hoboken

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Sarah Smith

Replies to 70% · within 1h

$1,331/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Collegetown

Collegetown

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Daniel Davis

Replies to 67% · within 3h

$835/mo

Shared room

Shared room in Washington Heights

Washington Heights

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

David Garcia

Replies to 82% · within 2h

$1,074/mo

Single room

Private room in Willow Glen

Willow Glen, San Jose

Posted 2mo ago

Jessica Lee

Replies to 93% · within 54m

$1,311/mo

Single room

Room in Amherst

Amherst

Posted 2mo ago

Aiden Varma

Replies to 83% · within 3h

$696/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Corvallis

Avery Park

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Emma Anderson

New here

$1,133/mo

Single room

Athens room near UGA

Five Points

Available from Aug 2026Posted 2mo ago

Karan Patel

Replies to 82% · within 3h

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in Raleigh?: Listings in Raleigh currently range from $516–$1396/mo. Shared rooms $600–$800/mo — affordable for the Research Triangle. Glenwood South, Hillsborough St near NCSU.
What's public transit like in Raleigh?: GoRaleigh bus; Triangle Transit connects to Durham and Chapel Hill.
How do I find a roommate in Raleigh?: 10 people are currently looking for roommates in Raleigh. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in Raleigh right now?: 24 listings: 20 private rooms, 4 shared rooms. New places are added daily.
When should I start looking for housing in Raleigh?: Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. The Research Triangle has three major universities — lots of roommate options across the area.
Can I find housing in Raleigh before I arrive?: Yes — most international students in Raleigh 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 Raleigh are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in Raleigh

Glenwood South, Hillsborough St near NCSU. GoRaleigh bus; Triangle Transit connects to Durham and Chapel Hill. The Research Triangle has three major universities — lots of roommate options across the area. 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.