Find roommates in Manhattan
Verified profiles, neighborhood-level matching, and a compatibility score for every person searching Manhattan.
Manhattan rents almost force you to split. The hard part is finding someone you can actually live with, not just someone who can cover half. Jilo matches you with verified people searching in the same Manhattan neighborhoods you are, and scores every match on budget, move-in timing, sleep schedule, cleanliness, and guests before you say hi.
Whether you are hunting for a share in the East Village, a two-bedroom split in Harlem, or a room in Washington Heights, every profile you see has cleared phone, government ID, and photo checks first. No Craigslist roulette, no Facebook group spam.
Manhattan areas people search on Jilo
Roommate questions about Manhattan
How do I find a roommate in Manhattan?
On Jilo you set the Manhattan neighborhoods you want to live in, your budget, and your move-in window, then browse a feed of verified people searching the same areas. Every match comes with a compatibility score across logistics, lifestyle, and habits, so you know why a match works before you message.
Is it safe to find a roommate online in Manhattan?
Roommate scams are common in Manhattan because demand is so high. Jilo requires phone verification for every account and government ID verification through Stripe Identity before anyone can post a listing or send a first message, and photos are screened automatically.
Which Manhattan neighborhoods are popular for roommate shares?
The East Village, Lower East Side, Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Upper East Side see a lot of roommate demand because larger apartments there split into affordable rooms. On Jilo you match at the neighborhood level, so you only see people searching where you are.