How to Find a Place to Live with Sulekha Roommates
Whether you're moving into a new city, switching neighborhoods, or simply upgrading your lifestyle, Sulekha makes finding a room or a rental home easy and efficient. Our platform supports both shared accommodations and private rentals - so no matter your housing goal, we’ve got you covered.
Option 1: Post Your Own “Room Wanted” or “Rental Requirement” Ad
Let property owners or current tenants find you instead of the other way around. This option is ideal if you’re looking for:
- A room in a shared apartment/home
- A complete rental unit (studio, apartment, townhouse, or house)
1. Describe Your Needs Clearly
Create a detailed "Room Wanted" or "Rental Requirement" ad, depending on your housing need.
- If you're looking for a private room, shared room, or PG, mention roommate preferences, lifestyle habits, and room specifics.
- If you're looking for a complete rental unit, include property type, size, budget, and family needs.
Your ad is your personal housing assistant - connecting you with property owners or roommates.
What to Include in Your Ad:
- Preferred location & connectivity
- Budget range & utility flexibility
- Type of space: shared/private room, PG, apartment, house, condo, townhouse, commercial space (Retail/office)
- Furnishing needs: furnished/semi/unfurnished
- Lease terms & move-in date
- Lifestyle or family-specific preferences
- Deal-breakers: pets, smoking, noise, guest policy
2. Let the Right People Reach Out
Once your ad is live, property owners, agents, and current roommates who match your criteria will contact you directly. No more cold calling - receive filtered, relevant leads directly.
3. Qualify and Choose Comfortably
Whether you're joining a shared home or renting a whole property, screen your options carefully. Connect, ask essential questions, request photos or tours, and screen options thoroughly.
Ask about:
- Virtual tours or visit in person
- Roommate/homeowner lifestyle
- Clarify utilities, lease terms, house rules, or community guidelines
- Discuss cleanliness, security, parking, and contract clauses
4. Stay Visible, Stay Ahead
Keep your ad active and updated so it appears at the top of search results. Refresh details, tweak based on responses, and improve your reach.
5. Save Time with Smarter Matches
Skip mass outreach. When you post, relevant and interested matches come to you - resulting in better alignment and faster decision-making.
Find your Place
Option 2: "Search and Inquire"
Want to explore available listings yourself? With advanced filters and rich profiles, Sulekha helps you find the best fit - whether you're looking for a room or a full property.
1. Browse Listings
Search for:
- Shared rooms or private rooms
- Independent rental units (apartments, condos, houses)
Apply filters like:
- Location, city, area, and landmarks
- Budget, gender preferences, furnishing, lease term, availability
- Property type, number of bedrooms, pet policies, smoking, etc.
- Amenities: Wi-Fi, parking, internet, gym, laundry, etc.
2. Shortlist & Connect
Save promising listings, send personalized inquiries referencing their ad and express interest clearly. Landlords and roommates are more likely to respond when they see you're serious and well-matched.
Have ready:
- ID, proof of employment/income, past references
- Preferred move-in date and flexible time slots for visits
3. Visit the Place (or Take a Virtual Tour)
Whether you’re checking out a room or a full home, arrange a viewing to assess compatibility and condition.
Checklist for Viewings:
- For shared spaces, check for compatibility with current roommates
- For rental homes, assess the property condition, security, and neighborhood
- Room size, cleanliness, safety, lighting, maintenance
- Parking, water pressure, mobile signals
- Lease rules, deposit policies, and utility breakdowns
4. Move In With Confidence
Finalize your decision with clarity. Understand rent terms, deposit rules, notice periods, and shared responsibilities before you sign anything.
Ensure:
- Agreement clarity (rent, terms, house rules)
- Move-in checklist & documentation
- Emergency contacts & key handover
Browse Listings
Take the next step toward your goals
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Add your room/room wanted details to find a suitable room and roommates.
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Add details about your property or properties you're looking for to locate tenants and a place to live.
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