For room owners

Post a room for rent for free

Have a spare room to rent out? List it on Roomterms in a few minutes and start hearing from renters in your area.

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How to post a room for rent

1

Create a free account

Sign up with your email. No credit card needed.

2

Add your room details

Upload photos and set the rent, move-in date, room type and house rules.

3

Hear from renters

People searching your ZIP or city find your room and message you. You choose who to meet.

What every listing includes

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Photos

Upload multiple photos so renters can see exactly what your room looks like.

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ZIP and city search

Your listing appears when renters search your ZIP code or city.

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Private messages

Renters contact you through Roomterms — your personal info stays private.

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Edit anytime

Update price, photos or availability from your dashboard whenever you need to.

Guides for room owners

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sell Guide for room owners How to price a room for rent Check local rents and decide what to include in the price. arrow_forward edit_note Guide for room owners Writing a room listing that gets replies Photos, titles and details renters look for first. arrow_forward help Guide for room owners Renting out a spare room: landlord FAQ Leases, deposits, house rules and screening renters. arrow_forward

Common questions

Is it really free to post a room? add

Yes. Posting, editing and messaging renters cost nothing, and renters don't pay to contact you.

Who can post a room for rent? add

Anyone renting out a room they own or lease, as long as their lease or local rules allow subletting.

How do renters contact me? add

Renters send messages through Roomterms. You reply from your dashboard and decide who to meet.

Can I edit or remove my listing? add

Yes. You can change photos, price and details, or take the listing down, from My Listings at any time.

How long does my listing stay up? add

Until you remove it or mark the room as rented.

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