{"id":11090,"date":"2026-10-08T20:42:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T00:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/?page_id=11090"},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:33:17","slug":"roommates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/roommates\/","title":{"rendered":"College Roommates: How to Choose and Live Well | URI | Commuter Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Choose and Live Well with Roommates<\/h1>

A good roommate relationship starts before move-in.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Sharing a home can make off-campus living more affordable and create some of the best memories of college. It also means sharing space, expenses, responsibilities, and decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret to living well together? Talk about expectations before they become problems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Set expectations
Put your agreements in writing.
Share costs fairly
Decide who pays for what.
Communicate early
Address small issues before they grow.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Choose a roommate who fits your lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can be great friends and still have very different habits at home. Before you commit to living together, talk about what everyday life looks like for each of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n