Rent a room in an owner-occupied home

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Affordable

Our listings are 75% less expensive than getting your own place because all CoLife prices include utilities and come fully furnished.

Our average monthly rent is just $850!

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Secure

CoLife runs background checks on renters and homeowners, ensuring a safe and comfy living space. We also provide a $500k liability protection policy for renters and a $1M policy for homeowners.

Owner occupied homeowners are the best landlords there are! If the toilet or AC breaks, it's their toilet or AC too so they get it fixed ASAP.

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Flexible

Whether you're looking for somewhere to live long term or need a place for just a few months, CoLife has you covered.

CoLife also lets renters pay monthly, semi-monthly or weekly and always pays homeowners the full month's rent on the 1st of the month.

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Utilities are always included

Don’t waste time and energy figuring out how to split up utility bills. Every listing include all utility costs. The average monthly utility expenditure for a one-bedroom apartment in the U.S. is estimated at $133.04. This amount represents a nationwide average, factoring in different regions.

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Live comfortably and securely

$500k in liability insurance coverage is included when you rent a room though CoLife. The average annual rate for renters' liability insurance, providing a coverage limit of $500,000, is estimated to be $269. This rate is reflective of the current national average across multiple insurance providers.

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Furnished? Yup, it’s included

No moving trucks needed. Almost all of the room listings on CoLife come with furniture included. The average expense for furnishing an apartment in the U.S. is estimated to be between $3,500 and $8,000. This cost is dependent on several factors, including the apartment's level of luxury, the resident's style preferences, and their budget constraints.

Most importantly...
We make it EASY.

Experience the CoLife difference. Our star Match Makers will help you find the perfect room.

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State of the art Compatibility Algorithm

Our advanced algorithm analyzes preferences, interests, and lifestyles to pair you with compatible housemates.

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Personal match support with our Matchmakers

Receive personalized match support, Monday-Friday 8am-7pm EST, from our dedicated Matchmakers, ensuring a smooth co-living experience.

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Chat with potential housemate before co-living

Chat effortlessly with potential housemates on our platform for a perfect co-living match and know that they are background checked (and credit checked for renters).

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Here’s what some of our
customers have to say!
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"I've never done something so safe, easy, and financially sound in my entire life."
Elise L.

"I just wish I had CoLife when I lived in LA. I wasted so much time searching only to find sketchy places."
Leslie R.

“I felt comfortable knowing guests were background and credit checked, and had been vetted to match how I live.”
Tim A.

How CoLife Works
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Create a profile and add preferences

Tailor your co-living experience: Create a profile, set home and roommate preferences, and find your ideal living space.

Background and credit check completed

Ensure a secure co-living experience with a background and soft pull credit check for peace of mind.

Sign the lease, Move-in and enjoy your new home

Seal the deal, move in, and embrace your new home, where comfort and connection awaits!

Get curated, pre-vetted matches

Discover handpicked matches tailored to your co-living preferences. Find the perfect room and roommate effortlessly.

How CoLife Works
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Create a profile & add preferences

Tailor your co-living experience: Create a profile, set home and roommate preferences, and find your ideal living space.

Background & credit check completed

Ensure a secure co-living experience with an effortless background and credit check for peace of mind.

Sign the lease, Move-in and enjoy your new home

Seal the deal, move in, and embrace your new home, where comfort and connection awaits!

Get curated, pre-vetted matches

Discover handpicked matches tailored to your co-living preferences. Find the perfect room & roommate effortlessly.

Renting a room, made easy.
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Create a profile & add preferences

Tailor your co-living experience: Create a profile, set home and roommate preferences, and find your ideal living space.

Get curated, pre-vetted matches

Discover handpicked matches tailored to your co-living preferences. Find the perfect room & roommate effortlessly.

Background & credit check completed

Ensure a secure co-living experience with an effortless background and credit check for peace of mind.

Sign the lease, Move-in and enjoy your new home

Seal the deal, move in, and embrace your new home, where comfort and connection awaits!

A co-living platform you can trust

Sharing a home is an extremely personal experience. A CoLife Match Maker will hand select your potential matches based on a nuanced understanding of your needs and values.

96%
Matching Success Rate
98%
Roommate Satisfaction Score
$850+
Average rents
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Monthly cost
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Furniture, parking, utilities included
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Vetted, background checked users
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$500k liability insurance plan
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Flexible rental arrangments
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