Places on Matezer
Rooms for rent in New York City
Shared rooms, private rooms, sublets and lease transfers across the five boroughs, posted by real people and filterable by borough, type and price. No broker in the middle.
Rooms for rent by borough
Each borough has its own housing stock, commute and price range. Start with the one that fits your daily life.
What you can rent
On Matezer you say what you are looking for when you sign up, and places are labeled the same way.
Private room in a shared apartment
Your own bedroom, with a shared kitchen and living room. The most common way to rent in New York.
Shared room
A bedroom shared with one or more people. The lowest cost, and it works best with a compatible roommate.
Sublet
You take over a room or an apartment for a set period while the tenant is away, often furnished.
Lease transfer
You take over the rest of someone's lease for good, with the landlord's approval.
Studio or full apartment
A whole unit, on your own or with roommates you bring along to split the rent.
Student housing off campus
Rooms near the city's universities, shared with other students on a similar calendar.
How renting a room works on Matezer
Every place on Matezer is posted by a member with a profile, photos and, where they earned it, a verified badge. You can see who you would be dealing with before you send the first message.
Filter places by borough, by type and by monthly price, save the ones you like to your favorites, and chat in the app when you are ready. If you are also open to teaming up, the roommate side of Matezer matches you with people who live the way you do, so you can look for a place together.
Before you pay anything
Four habits that protect you in any New York rental, on Matezer or anywhere else.
Visit before you pay
See the room in person or on a live video call, and meet the people you would live with. Never send a deposit to hold a place you have not seen.
Know the deposit limit
Under New York State law, a security deposit for a residential lease is generally capped at one month's rent, and application fees are capped at a small amount. Check the current rules with the New York State Attorney General before you pay.
Get the terms in writing
Whether you are on the lease or renting from the leaseholder, write down the rent, what it includes, the move-in date and the notice period, and keep a copy.
Pay in a traceable way
Avoid wire transfers, gift cards and cryptocurrency. A check or a bank transfer leaves a record if something goes wrong.
Questions about renting a room in NYC
How do I find a room for rent in NYC?
Create a free Matezer account, choose the kind of place you want (a private room, a shared room, a sublet or a lease transfer) and filter places by borough, type and price. You can save favorites and message the person who posted the place directly.
Is it free to look for a room on Matezer?
Yes. Creating a profile, browsing places, matching with roommates, messaging and posting a listing are all free.
Does Matezer charge a broker fee?
No. Matezer is not a broker, a landlord or a real estate agent, and it never handles rent or deposits. You deal directly with the person offering the room.
How do I avoid a rental scam?
Never send money before you have seen the place and agreed the terms in writing. Be careful with anyone who refuses a visit or a video tour, asks for a wire transfer or gift cards, or pushes you to decide immediately. You can report a suspicious listing on Matezer in two taps.
Can I list my own room?
Yes. Posting a room, a sublet or a lease transfer is free. Add photos, the price, the borough and what you are looking for in a roommate.
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