Washington D.C. has a lot to offer, whether it’s a good job market in government or journalism, eclectic food scene, diverse population, or an abundance of parks and history. However, DC rent prices can be pricey depending on the area or neighborhood you choose to live in. And even if you choose to live outside DC, like in Arlington, Bethesda, or Alexandria, your rental costs can still be high. So finding a roommate or a room for rent may be at the top of your list. Once you cross that off the list, you can enjoy the capitol city without worrying about the cost of rent.
If you’re looking for someone to share an apartment, whether to help pay the bills, or you prefer having company, finding the perfect roommate or room for rent doesn’t have to be hard. Especially if you let us help you. So ahead of you move to the DC area start looking for roommates and rooms today.
Washington D.C. rental prices have dropped since the pandemic, but still remain comparatively high. Where the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment for ~$1,500 per month but can be much higher in the most sought-after neighborhoods like Dupont Circle, Logan Square, Foggy Bottom or Georgetown. One Bedroom apartments in these areas average around $2,300 to $2,500 per month. More affordable areas to live include Northeast, Petworth or Forest Hills. Over there, rent for a one-bedroom averages around $1,800 per month. By living with a roommate and renting a two-bedroom or more, it’s possible to live in the more desirable and costly areas within Washington D.C. without worry about the higher cost of rent
What are you looking for in a roommate? Everyone has different preferences, so we strive to make sure you match with a roommate who shares the same lifestyle and preferences as you. First, you’ll need to tell us a little about yourself. We’ll start with the basics such as budget, move date and preferred areas. Then, we’ll ask about your lifestyle and preferences, such as your schedule, habits and sociability. When we know more about you, we can match you with potential roommates who share the same lifestyle and preferences. Once signed up, you can explore potential roommates and rooms for rent who we will present to you based on the best fit. You can further filter the roommate and room options based on your preferences to find the perfect person to live with.
Our roommate finder makes searching easy. After signup, we'll present the top prospects for you. You can use the filters to narrow down your search, then review the profiles of potential roommates. You can contact those you want to learn more about with a message or a "like". You’ll be able to chat with them directly on our platform, and schedule to meet in person if they seem as a good fit. It can be that easy to find a roommate that’s going to be a perfect match for you.
If you’re ready to enjoy the historic scenery, beautiful springs, international food, and everything else Washington D.C. has to offer, start searching for a roommate on Diggz today. A free account is all you need to start looking for the perfect roommate to live with. At Diggz, we make it easy for you to find the perfect roommate so you can start enjoying your life in Washington D.C.
Search through thousands of potential roommates, whether you have a room for rent, are looking for a vacant room, or want to pair up with someone to search for a new apartment. Our proprietary algorithm will match your personality, lifestyle and preferences with other roommate prospects and display your personalized best matches on top. You can further refine your roommate search using our filters to match your specific requirements.
Express interest by clicking “Like” on profiles of those who seem as they would be good roommates and if it’s mutual, they will become a “Match”. When a potential roommate “likes” you, you will receive a notification and they will be added to your “Likes” page where you can decide if it is mutual and “Like” back.
You can communicate directly and safely with your potential roommate “Matches” within our application. All your roommate search leads are in one central place, and you don’t need to share your personal contact information until you are ready.