Student Buddy Program
Scared to sign a lease on a place you only saw on a video call? Our Student Buddies are current university students who tour your shortlisted apartments in person and send you honest photos, videos, and feedback so you can rent with confidence.
How the Student Buddy Program works
Three simple steps between you and your next apartment.
Request a Buddy
For any virtual viewing you schedule on Roombae, opt in for a Buddy. We assign a senior student at your target university automatically.
Pay the Buddy
Once assigned, pay your Buddy directly through Wise, UPI, or Zelle before the tour. No hidden fees, no subscriptions.
Receive honest feedback
Your Buddy tours in person, checks the things photos hide (damage, noise, neighbourhood), and sends you a detailed report.
Why international students choose the Student Buddy Program
Renting an apartment sight unseen is risky. A Student Buddy closes the gap between a listing photo and the real apartment, especially when you are applying from another country.
Thorough in-person apartment check
Your Buddy inspects the unit for furniture quality, kitchen equipment, damage, pests, and anything else that is hard to spot on a video call.
Make informed rental decisions
Get your doubts cleared with honest feedback on the apartment, the building, and the surrounding neighbourhood before you sign anything.
Meet our Student Buddies
Every Buddy is a current student at a top university. Filter by school to find a Buddy who knows your campus and neighbourhood.
Our buddies are being updated — check back shortly.