Roomrs vs Outpost: NYC Coliving Compared (2026)
October 26, 2026 | By Roomrs
Roomrs and Outpost both rent furnished rooms in shared New York homes, with utilities and cleaning built in. If you are choosing between them, here is where they differ and who each one suits. Facts about Outpost come from its public website, checked October 26, 2026. Things change, so confirm the details with each company before you apply.
At a glance
| Roomrs | Outpost | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | New York and Boston | New York and Washington, DC |
| Lease length | Rooms from 3 months, full apartments from 1 month | From 1 month, about 90 days for most homes |
| Utilities and cleaning | Included in one monthly price | Included through a monthly membership |
| Time to approval | Instant to 48 hours, usually under a day | Usually same day, within one business day |
| Changing rooms | Available with Plus and Premium membership | A 7-day relocation window (14 days on Premium) |
| Community | Approved residents, with roommate details shown on each listing before you apply | Organized events and on-site coworking |
| Google rating | 4.5 (about 317 reviews) | 4.4 (about 640 reviews) |
Community: two different ideas
Outpost builds a program: scheduled events and coworking spaces. Roomrs builds a household. Every resident is approved before they move in, each listing shows who you would be living with, and your roommate preferences are taken into account. You get a home with people who fit your lifestyle, and your time stays your own.
If you want a calendar of social events and a workspace on site, Outpost offers that. If you want a calm, well-matched home to come back to, that is Roomrs.
Leases: close, with one difference
Both ask for a minimum stay on rooms. At Roomrs, rooms start at 3 months and full apartments start at 1 month. Outpost lists a 1-month minimum, though most of its homes are about 90 days. Neither offers a standalone month-to-month rate.
What is included and how it is billed
Both include utilities, WiFi and cleaning of shared areas. They bill differently. At Roomrs, your total is rent, a flat utility fee, a flex fee that depends on how long you stay, and a membership level, all shown on the listing before you apply. At Outpost, a separate monthly membership covers utilities and services, shown as its own line next to rent.
Moving in fast
Both move quickly. At Roomrs, approval can be instant and takes up to 48 hours, usually less than a day. Applicants without a US credit history or Social Security number are welcome, and a guarantor is accepted, not required.
Changing rooms
If the room is not right, Outpost offers a short window to relocate. At Roomrs, room transfers come with Plus and Premium membership, not the free tier.
Reviews
On Google, Roomrs rates 4.5 (about 317 reviews) and Outpost 4.4 (about 640). Read the recent reviews of any company you are considering, including ours.
Who each one suits
Choose Outpost if
You want organized events, on-site coworking and a short satisfaction window.
Choose Roomrs if
You want a furnished home with a clear price, a fast yes, and the option of a full apartment from 1 month. If you are in Boston, Outpost is not there.
The bottom line
Both are solid choices for furnished coliving in New York. Choose Outpost for organized events and a workspace. Choose Roomrs for a well-matched home, a fast yes, a clear price on every listing, and the option of a full apartment from 1 month.
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Photo by Michael Proctor on Unsplash.