Whether you’re staying in a dorm or living in off-campus housing, finding the right college roommate can be a challenge. It’s well worth putting in the time and effort to seek out a responsible individual with a compatible lifestyle. Below are some suggestions to help make your search easier.

How Can You Find a College Roommate?

1. Look Online

Roommate-matching apps and websites such as Roommates.com and Roomiematch.com can help you find a quality candidate. These sites make it easy to narrow down your choices by allowing you to search by location, rent range, and move-in date, as well as factors like age, sex, and lifestyle habits. Roomsurf.com, a site specifically for college students, will even make appropriate matches for you based on your answers to their compatibility quiz.

2. Ask Friends

Ask your friends if they have a recommendation for you or if they can spread the word among their pals. They may know someone who knows someone who is looking for a roommate or has an open room in a campus rental or off-campus housing.

3. Join Facebook Groups 

Taking advantage of Facebook groups is another great way to find a roommate. Most cities have active groups dedicated to discussing available apartments and off-campus housing options. It’s also helpful to be able to check out people’s profiles, browse their photos, and learn about their interests and social connections.

4. Ask Your Parents’ Friends

Believe it or not, your parents could be an excellent roommate resource! They may have friends with kids your age who are also looking for a person to share living space with.

5. Post a Flyer 

It may seem old-fashioned, but posting a flyer on campus can be more effective than you think. This is especially true when you hang them in busy areas like the cafeteria and the student union. Make sure you describe the qualities you are looking for in a roommate, as well the things that are deal breakers, such as smoking or pets. 

If you’re heading back to college and looking for off-campus housing in La Crosse, WI, get in touch with Munson Realty, Inc. For more than 30 years, this family-owned property management company has been helping students find their ideal rental space for one or multiple semesters. Visit their website to view some of their listings and call (608) 785-7187 to speak with a helpful property manager today.