A ferry ride from Lower Manhattan
Rooms for rent in Staten Island
Staten Island is the most suburban of the five boroughs. Rooms are usually in houses rather than apartment buildings, there is more space and parking, and the free Staten Island Ferry runs to Lower Manhattan around the clock.
Where to look in Staten Island
Neighborhoods where people commonly rent rooms and share apartments.
St. George
Next to the ferry terminal, the closest you can live to Manhattan on the island.
Tompkinsville
One stop from the ferry on the Staten Island Railway, with older houses and apartments.
Stapleton
Waterfront redevelopment and Victorian homes along the railway.
West Brighton
Residential streets near Snug Harbor and several bus routes to the ferry.
New Dorp
A mid-island shopping street with a railway station and nearby beaches.
Great Kills
A South Shore neighborhood with a harbor, a park and a railway stop.
Port Richmond
North Shore houses with direct buses to the ferry and to New Jersey.
Tottenville
The quiet southern tip of the island, at the last stop of the railway.
Getting around
The Staten Island Ferry is free and takes about 25 minutes to Lower Manhattan. The Staten Island Railway runs from the ferry terminal down the East Shore to Tottenville, express buses go to Manhattan, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge connects to Brooklyn.
What rooms look like in Staten Island
Expect rooms in one- and two-family houses, often with a driveway, a yard and shared laundry in the basement. Ask how far the house is from a railway station or bus stop, because many errands here are easier with a car.
On Matezer, each place shows its photos, monthly price, type and what the host is looking for in a roommate, so you can rule places in or out before you write to anyone.
Before you pay anything
These apply to every rental in New York, whoever you rent from.
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.
Renting a room in Staten Island: common questions
How do I find a room for rent in Staten Island?
Create a free Matezer account, open Places and filter by borough to see rooms, sublets and lease transfers in Staten Island. Save the ones you like and message the person who posted them directly.
Which neighborhoods in Staten Island are good for sharing an apartment?
It depends on your commute and budget. Popular choices include St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, West Brighton, New Dorp. Compare the walk to the train and the size of the room, not only the neighborhood name.
Can I find a sublet or a lease transfer in Staten Island?
Yes. Places on Matezer are labeled as shared rooms, private rooms, sublets, lease transfers or full apartments, so you can look only at the arrangement you want.
Is there a broker fee?
No. Matezer is not a broker and never handles rent or deposits. You arrange everything directly with the person offering the room.
Find your room in Staten Island
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