About RoomNearMe
South Africa's trusted platform for finding and listing local rooms to rent. Connecting tenants with landlords since 2024.
RoomNearMe is a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor.
Our Mission
RoomNearMe was born from a simple observation: finding a room to rent in South Africa shouldn't be complicated or risky. We believe everyone deserves access to safe, affordable housing — and landlords deserve a reliable way to find good tenants.
Our platform focuses on local communities, helping people find rooms in their neighborhoods. Whether you're a student looking for accommodation near campus, a professional relocating to a new city, or a landlord with a spare room — RoomNearMe is built for you.
Verified Listings
Every listing is reviewed to prevent scams and ensure accuracy.
Direct Communication
Chat directly with landlords. Ask questions before committing.
Easy To List
Our admins create your room listing for R10, and it stays live and featured for 30 days. No hidden costs.
Local Focus
Find rooms in your neighborhood, near your work or school.
What Our Users Say
Real experiences from tenants who found their room with RoomNearMe.
“I was looking for a room close to work and found exactly what I needed without spending hours searching. The location, price and photos made it easy to decide.”
Siyabonga Mthembu
Young Professional
“Finding a room near campus used to be stressful. I was able to compare different places, check what was nearby and find something that actually suited my budget.”
Lerato Ndlovu
University Student
“What I liked most was being able to find rooms close to the areas I already know. I didn’t want to move somewhere far away just because it was cheaper.”
Thabo Mokoena
Sales Consultant
“The whole process felt simple. I found a room, checked the details and contacted the person directly. No complicated process and no unnecessary back and forth.”
Nandi Khumalo
Marketing Assistant
“I needed somewhere affordable after moving to Johannesburg for work. Being able to search by area made it much easier to find a place close to my office and public transport.”
Sipho Dlamini
Software Developer
“I was searching for a safe and comfortable room near university, and this made the process much easier. I could see different options before deciding which ones were worth viewing.”
Amahle Zulu
Student
“I didn’t want to pay for a room before seeing exactly where it was. Being able to look at the location and accommodation details first gave me much more confidence.”
Kagiso Molefe
Graphic Designer
“I found a place much closer to work than I expected, and the monthly rent was within my budget. It saved me a lot of time and transport costs.”
Zanele Mkhize
HR Coordinator
“Ngithole indawo yokuhlala engiyifunayo ngaphandle kokuchitha isikhathi esiningi ngifuna. Indawo ibiseduze nomsebenzi wami futhi intengo ibingaphakathi kwesabelomali sami.”
Sibusiso Khumalo
Customer Service Consultant
“Ngiyajabula ukuthi ngithole igumbi eliseduze ne-campus. Bekulula ukubheka izindawo ezahlukene bese ngikhetha leyo engifanele yona.”
Nomvula Dlamini
University Student
“I was looking for a room close to work and found exactly what I needed without spending hours searching. The location, price and photos made it easy to decide.”
Siyabonga Mthembu
Young Professional
“Finding a room near campus used to be stressful. I was able to compare different places, check what was nearby and find something that actually suited my budget.”
Lerato Ndlovu
University Student
“What I liked most was being able to find rooms close to the areas I already know. I didn’t want to move somewhere far away just because it was cheaper.”
Thabo Mokoena
Sales Consultant
“The whole process felt simple. I found a room, checked the details and contacted the person directly. No complicated process and no unnecessary back and forth.”
Nandi Khumalo
Marketing Assistant
“I needed somewhere affordable after moving to Johannesburg for work. Being able to search by area made it much easier to find a place close to my office and public transport.”
Sipho Dlamini
Software Developer
“I was searching for a safe and comfortable room near university, and this made the process much easier. I could see different options before deciding which ones were worth viewing.”
Amahle Zulu
Student
“I didn’t want to pay for a room before seeing exactly where it was. Being able to look at the location and accommodation details first gave me much more confidence.”
Kagiso Molefe
Graphic Designer
“I found a place much closer to work than I expected, and the monthly rent was within my budget. It saved me a lot of time and transport costs.”
Zanele Mkhize
HR Coordinator
“Ngithole indawo yokuhlala engiyifunayo ngaphandle kokuchitha isikhathi esiningi ngifuna. Indawo ibiseduze nomsebenzi wami futhi intengo ibingaphakathi kwesabelomali sami.”
Sibusiso Khumalo
Customer Service Consultant
“Ngiyajabula ukuthi ngithole igumbi eliseduze ne-campus. Bekulula ukubheka izindawo ezahlukene bese ngikhetha leyo engifanele yona.”
Nomvula Dlamini
University Student
Business & Media Enquiries
Partnerships, media and press, brand ambassadors, marketing opportunities and investor enquiries are all welcome.
As a B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor, RoomNearMe is aligned with South Africa's empowerment objectives and procurement targets. The same address handles customer support, so account, listing and payment questions can go there too.