Are you moving to a new city for work or studies and need to find a roommate? Finding a suitable flatmate can be challenging, but here are a few ideas on where to find the right roommate. These tips will make your roommate search easier!
Let people around you know openly that you're looking for a roommate and take advantage of word-of-mouth. A family friend, relative, or buddy might be in need of a roommate too, and sharing a flat with someone you already know can make the transition much smoother.
Using your own social networks is the easiest and safest approach, but if your circle is small, it might not produce the desired result.
On Instagram, you can create a story or feed post announcing that you're looking for a roommate, and people will reach out to you. Depending on your follower count and account visibility, you may receive many or few responses. Going through all the inquiries can take a lot of time, but you might find a gem among them.
On Facebook, there are various groups where you can post a roommate search ad. Few young people use Facebook, so your post might not reach the right audience. On the other hand, a young adult's parent or relative might spot your post and you could find your roommate indirectly.
As an alternative to social media channels, the KämppisFinder mobile app connects people looking for roommates across Finland.
Print a roommate search notice and pin it to a bulletin board at your school or another public space. This way you can reach people who don't use social media.
Remember to carefully consider how people should contact you, as there is a risk of contact information being misused.
If your own social networks didn't produce the result you wanted and you want to keep things as simple as possible, download the KämppisFinder mobile app. Create your profile and search for a suitable roommate using lifestyle-based filters.
Download the app and start your roommate search today.
