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All About Roommates, Rentals, & Shared Living

The Diggz Blog is your trusted resource for finding the perfect roommate, renting a room, and living in a new city. Backed by user polls, surveys, and platform data, we provide expert tips, cost-saving strategies, and insights into trends and coliving options across the U.S. and Canada.

Intern looking for housing

An Intern’s Guide to Finding Summer Housing 

04/21/2026 Naima Shams Other

Landing the internship was the hard part…or so you thought? Now comes the next challenge: figuring out where you’re actually going to live for the next couple of months. Unfortunately, you can’t exactly pitch a

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Two roommates in their 40s cooking dinner

The New Reality: Living with Roommates in Your 40s (and Why It Works)

03/27/2026 Naima Shams Roommate Living

When Leilani asked Facebook whether it was “pathetic” to still have roommates in your late 30s and 40s. And the responses weren’t what you might expect. Instead of judgment, the thread is filled with thoughtful

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Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco

San Francisco’s Rental Guide 2026: Best Neighborhoods for Students & Young Professionals

03/10/2026 Naima Shams Neighborhood Guides, Other

San Francisco is packed with neighborhoods full of personality: loved equally by tech pros building the next big thing, runners flying up scenic hills and waterfront trails, and foodies chasing the city’s next unforgettable bite. 

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Choosing a room for rent

What People Really Look for When Renting a Room

02/17/2026 Naima Shams Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Search

(It’s More Than Just Rent) When you start looking for a room, affordability is usually the first filter. And yes – price matters. A lot. But anyone who’s ever rushed into a “cheap” room and

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Where to Live in Toronto: Top Neighborhoods for Renters in 2026

01/18/2026 Naima Shams Neighborhood Guides

Finding a place to live in Toronto is kind of like dating – lots of options, a few red flags, and you’re always wondering if there’s something better around the corner. At Diggz, we’ve helped

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What Landlords Really Look For When Renting Out a Room in 2026

12/23/2025 Naima Shams Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Search

Rents are at an all-time high, and so are the costs of simply keeping a home running. The result? Renters are sharing longer, homeowners are sharing sooner, and splitting a space has gone from “nice

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America’s Rent Burden Has Hit a Breaking Point — And It’s Reshaping How We Live

12/01/2025 Naima Shams Data Insights, Other

America has officially reached its rent-affordability breaking point. Across the country, renters are watching prices rise far faster than their paychecks, while homeowners struggle with increasing mortgage payments, insurance premiums, and everyday expenses. And according

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college roommates in their dorm room

Living with Roommates in College: The Unofficial Requirement

07/29/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Unless you grew up with a house full of siblings, college might be the first time you’re truly sharing your living space with someone who isn’t family. Welcome to the world of roommates – where

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Roommates at a coliving

Coliving vs. Renting a Room with Roommates: What’s the Better Choice for You?

07/04/2025 Naima Shams Data Insights, Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Search

Coliving vs. living with roommates – same thing, right? Not quite. While they both offer budget-friendly alternatives to solo renting, the way they’re structured, managed, and experienced can feel worlds apart. Both aim to solve

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roommates in their 20s

Living With Roommates as a Young Professional in your 20s: What to Expect

05/27/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Congrats! You graduated college, landed your first big-kid job, and moved into the city. You thought living solo would be the dream, but then reality hit in the form of $2,100 rent for a 400-square-foot

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