We have stripped away every unnecessary fee, paywall and dark pattern. The cleanest way to find or fill a room in London.
Searching is completely free. No subscription, no messaging paywall, no catch.
Browse hundreds of rooms. Filter by area, price and amenities. Or use our AI assistant to find your ideal area based on your budget and commute.
Heart the rooms you love and compare them in your saved list. See flatmate profiles before you even message.
Message landlords directly. No premium subscription, no paywall. Always free for tenants.
Arrange a viewing, meet your flatmates, and move in. From search to keys in as little as 48 hours.
No upfront cost. No monthly subscription. You pay only when a tenant moves in.
Fill in your listing in minutes. Add photos, set your price, describe your flatmates. Our AI assistant helps you write the most effective listing.
Interested tenants message you directly through the platform. See who they are and decide who to invite for a viewing.
Arrange viewings, meet candidates, and pick the person who feels right. You are always in control.
Once your room is let and your new tenant moves in, you pay your success fee. Nothing before that, ever.
Pay only on success. Compare that to a traditional letting agent charging one month rent upfront.
Search, save, contact and move in. Not a penny charged, ever.
List for free. Pay £59 flat fee only when someone moves in.
3% of the total tenancy contract value. No minimum, no maximum. Still far cheaper than a traditional letting agent.
Monthly subscription plus 2% of every tenancy contract. Unlimited listings.
| RoomsToRent | SpareRoom | Letting agent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free to search | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free to contact landlord | Yes | No — £35/mo | Yes |
| No upfront listing fee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Success-based fee only | Yes | No | No |
| Flatmate profiles | Yes | No | No |
| AI room finder | Yes | No | No |
| TrueCost running costs | Yes | No | No |
| No dark patterns | Yes | No | No |
Every user registers with a verified email. Report suspicious listings directly from the listing page.
See who lives in the property before you message. Names, occupations and flat vibes upfront.
Your contact details are never shared without your consent. Message safely through the platform first.
The price you see is the price you pay. No surprise charges, subscriptions or dark patterns.
Join thousands of Londoners finding rooms or filling them without the usual hassle.