Finding a roommate can be a great way to make off-campus housing near St. John’s University more affordable. Instead of renting an apartment on your own, you can split rent and household expenses with one or more roommates. Start by asking friends and classmates if they're also looking for housing. Before choosing a roommate, talk openly about rent, utilities, cleanliness, schedules, guests, pets, studying, and household responsibilities. St. John’s specifically recommends discussing financial obligations, social preferences, daily schedules, study habits, and how household responsibilities will be divided.

There are also off-campus platforms such as JumpOffCampus, that apart from providing safe and secure housing options, also offer roommate matching services. Through these networks you can create a profile with information ranging from your school year to your daily habits. Remember to be honest and share important details that will define if you and your potential roommate are a good match! You don’t want to be stuck with someone who might not align with your requirements and daily habits. If you want to learn more about living with roommates, check out the JumpOffCampus roommate learning center to read articles that talk about everything from sharing expenses to dealing with roommate issues.

Check out JumpOffCampus and begin your search for off-campus apartments near St. John’s University now!