Finding a roommate in San Diego is about to become more easier and more social.
San Diego will host Speed Roommating, an in-person event organized by the roommate-finding website SpareRoom.
The first Speed Roommating event in San Diego is scheduled for July 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Stout Public House, located at 1125 6th Ave. Admission is free, but registration is necessary. By reducing stress, saving time, and personalizing the process, the event aims to simplify the roommate search.
A one-bedroom apartment in San Diego often costs $2,000 or more per month, making it one of the most costly rental markets in the nation. A recent poll conducted by the Southern California Rental Housing Association found that rents have increased 4.1% in San Diego County and 9.3% in the city itself over the previous year.
More locals are choosing shared living as a way to foster a feeling of community and save money as the cost of living rises overall.
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According to Rupert Hunt, founder and CEO of SpareRoom, who will be attending the event, the company has assisted more than 2.5 million people in the United States in finding roommates. We have organized this speed roommating event since the individuals you live with have the power to make or ruin your shared living experience. In a city where housing costs have grown unaffordable for many, it all comes down to offline search and facilitating genuine human connections.
For those seeking for a room or advertising one, the event serves as a kind of mixer. Speed dating served as the model for the concept, but without the cumbersome tables and timers. After grabbing a sticker that reads, “I need a room or a roommate,” attendees grab a drink and begin chatting.
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It’s a relaxed, informal environment that aims to foster in-person relationships and drastically reduce the amount of time spent perusing internet postings.
According to data from SpareRoom, the number of tenants looking for shared housing in San Diego has been steadily increasing. In addition to being more social, a room in a shared apartment is significantly less expensive than a one-bedroom, costing about $1,301 per month.
When compared to renting a one-bedroom flat, sharing an apartment typically results in annual cost savings of about $12,600.
To learn more, go to www.spareroom.com.
