Back To School
College Roommate Finder
By Cynthia Kirkeby, Sarah Lane
Jul 10, 2006, 10:37am

College Roommates

Now that you have figured out where you are going to college, you need a place to live and a roommate! Start with these national sites and you are sure to find one that meets all your requirements. Do not get stuck rooming with someone who will drive you crazy! It is important that you have as few outside distractions as possible when trying to complete your education process. These online services will help you to create personal profiles that will be matched up with others who have interests similar to yours. Check them out!

All About Roommates
This is a roommate locator for anywhere in the U.S. and it is free to post listings here. Use their resources to find a roommate, find apartment rentals, for roommate screening, moving services, and important check lists. This site has been around since 1998.
Source:       Rent and Sell Inc.


Roommate Locator
Find a roommate fast using this database and the Quick Search option. Search the 50 states or even outside the U.S. to find rooms for rent or a roommate. Add your listing for free, get special move-in deals, or browse articles related to roommate issues. Get a free web based e-mail account and find out what to bring and what not to bring to your college dorm room.
Source:       Roommate Locator, Inc.

College Sublease
Select a state to begin searching for an apartment, house, or room. Become a member and get instant notification of matching results to preview and the ability to contact your matches directly. Get unlimited access and searching capabilities and instant messaging concerning your inquiry.
Source:       College Sublease.com

College Apartment Search
Browse these listings for college and university apartments. Scroll down for specific cities and choose your location. Enter your search criteria and narrow your choices to a specific neighborhood. Find a place to live right now!
Source:       College Apartment

Roommate Service
Read tons of testimonials about the great resources available at this site. Search and contact potential roommates for free from thousands of listings. Use their secure personal messaging center and add descriptive profiles with photos and maps.
Source:       RoommateService.com

Roommate Matching
This site is cool as it offers an information button where you fill out your e-mail address and it sends you an overview of how the site operates. Use this nationally recognized service in the United States and Canada.
Source:       RoommateAccess.com

Rentbuddies
List yourself in this nationwide directory of people looking for roommates. Your information will never be displayed to anyone as your membership includes daily e-mails of new matching potentials. Add photos to enhance your listing as well.
Source:       Rent and Sell Inc.

Roommate Express
Since their slogan is ‘For the Compatible Roommate’ and they have matched over two million people, this might be a good place to start looking. Read articles concerning renting and view client comments about this service.
Source:       Roommate Express

Roommate's Online
A Roommates search, roommates finder, & rooms for rent service. FREE to post rooms to rent and Free to search. It is quick & easy to find roommates online whether you are renting or looking for a rental.
Source:       Roommate's Online

Roomie Match!
This service offers detailed lifestyle and personality profiling and it is free to enter the database. Fill out your profile and simply wait for the emails to show up to determine which prospect is an appropriate match for you.
Source:       Big Eyed Ideas