What Does Roomrs Cost? What You Pay and What Is Included

Let's say it out loud: New York is expensive. Every year, it gets a little more expensive. Manhattan and the best parts of Brooklyn are where everyone wants to be, from students to creatives to people who just landed a dream job. So everyone competes for the same apartments.

And the rent is only the start. A traditional apartment means a first month and a deposit up front, application fees, sometimes a broker, then buying a bed, a couch and a table. You set up electricity, gas and internet in your own name, then argue with a roommate about who forgot to pay. Hotels and Airbnb look easier, until you add the nightly rates, the cleaning fees and the service fees, and the bill for a few months is more than a lease.

We built Roomrs because people deserve a simpler way to live in the city: a fully furnished room, in a home that works from day one, at a price you can understand.

Why we explain our pricing

Most rentals bury costs in the fine print. We would rather you know what you are paying for before you apply. So here is how it works.

What your monthly price covers

It is more than a room. It is a home. Think of it like a good Airbnb you can stay in for months, without the nightly-rate math.

• A fully furnished room: Bed, mattress and furniture, ready for your bags.
• A full kitchen: Fully equipped, so you can cook from day one.
• Air conditioning and heat: Comfortable in July and in January.
• Laundry: Wash your clothes without hunting for a laundromat.
• A Smart TV: Furnished means furnished.
• Shared living spaces: A living room and common areas to relax in, plus extras like rooftops or backyards in some homes.
• Monthly cleaning: Shared areas cleaned every month.
• Community: Roommates, neighbors and member events, so you are not new in a city alone.
• Utilities and WiFi: Explained in the next section.

Utilities, explained

Your monthly price includes one flat utility fee. It covers gas, electricity and fast WiFi, and everything is set up and ready when you arrive.

What that saves you, compared with renting an apartment on your own:

• Time. No calls to the utility company, no waiting for an internet installer, no setup week before you can even take a shower or stream a show.
• Arguments. No splitting bills with roommates, no chasing someone who is late paying their share.
• Surprises. No winter heating bill that triples in January.
• Mental load. One predictable number every month.

How your total is built

Every listing shows the full breakdown. It has four parts:

1. Rent for your room.
2. The flat utility fee.
3. A flex fee. It depends on how long you stay. A shorter stay carries a higher fee, and it goes down the longer you commit. Pick your dates on any listing to see it.
4. A membership level. Every resident has one. The standard level is included. Optional upgrades add priority support, guaranteed renewal and extra flexibility if your plans change.

What you pay when you apply and move in

• A one-time service fee when you apply. It is refunded if we cannot proceed with your application.
• Your first month's rent.
• A security deposit equal to one month's rent. We return it after you move out, as long as the space is in good shape.

After that, rent is due on the 1st of each month. There is no broker fee.

Staying flexible

Rooms start at a 3-month stay. Full apartments can start at 1 month. If your plans change, you can transfer to another room or leave early. Those options come with fees that depend on your membership level, and your lease lists them.

Things that can add to your cost: damage beyond normal wear, and late payments.

Three questions to ask any coliving company

Before you sign anywhere, ask:

1. What is included in the monthly price, and what is separate?
2. Does the total change with the length of my stay?
3. What does it cost if I need to leave early?

We answer all three on every listing page.

Ready to see your exact price?

Choose your dates on any room and see the full breakdown before you apply. See available rooms.

Photos by Robert Bye and Santeri on Unsplash.