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The unfiltered housing guide your seniors wish they had. Real rents, real neighborhoods, real people.

Pick your campus

More universities rolling out every month.

Rough averages to plan around. Your actual spend depends on your lifestyle.
BU
Ranked#42US News 2026
Boston University
Boston, MA · sample
Indian studentsHigh
Private room$1,200 / mo
Shared room$600 / mo
Cost of living$8k–11k / sem
Open guide
NYU
Ranked#32US News 2026
New York University
New York, NY · sample
Indian studentsHigh
Private room$1,600 / mo
Shared room$800 / mo
Cost of living$11k–15k / sem
Open guide
UMass
Ranked#64US News 2026
Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA · sample
Indian studentsHigh
Private room$800 / mo
Shared room$400 / mo
Cost of living$6k–8k / sem
Open guide
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Roommate matching

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Honest neighborhood breakdowns

Everything you need to know about your locality — from finance to safety.

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Insider intel

The stuff seniors only tell you over chai. Lease traps, broker scams, when to apply.

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Grocery & transport

Curated lists of the most abundantly used Indian stores in your area. Everyone gets homesick.

The marketplace
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How to find a roommate

  1. 1Browse verified student profiles from your campus
  2. 2Filter by what matters to you — budget, diet, hometown, lifestyle
  3. 3Connect and get to know each other before meeting in person or committing

How to post a listing

  1. 1Verify you're a real student with your .edu email
  2. 2Post your room with photos, rent, location, and move-in date
  3. 3Get messages from verified students only — no brokers, no bots