Need a roommate? Try ‘Speed Roommating’ in San Diego

San Diego event gives renters a fun in-person way to meet prospective roommates and tackle sky-high housing costs Photo courtesy of JCUTLER media group Roommate hunting in San Diego is about to get a whole lot simpler and more social Speed Roommating an in-person event hosted by SpareRoom a roommate-finding platform is coming to San Diego San Diego s first Speed Roommating event is free to attend registration required and will be held on July at Stout Inhabitants House at th Ave from to p m The event is designed to streamline the roommate search by cutting out stress saving time and making the process more personal San Diego remains one of the the greater part expensive rental markets in the country with a one-bedroom apartment averaging or more per month According to a up-to-date survey by the Southern California Rental Housing Association rents are up across San Diego County with the city itself seeing a spike compared to last year As the overall cost of living continues to rise more residents are turning to shared living not just to save money but also to build a sense of group At SpareRoom we ve helped over million people in the U S find roommates commented Rupert Hunt founder and CEO of SpareRoom who will attend the event The people you live with can make or break your shared living experience and that s why we ve put together this speed roommating event It s all about taking the search offline and helping people meet in an authentic way in a city where housing costs have become unsustainable for numerous The event functions like a mixer for people who are either advertising a room or looking for one The format is inspired by speed dating just without the awkward tables or timers Attendees grab a sticker that says either I need a room or I need a roommate get a drink and start mingling It s a casual low-pressure setting designed to make real-world connections and significantly cut down the time typically spent scrolling through online listings SpareRoom s input shows that San Diego has seen a steady rise in renters seeking shared housing At around per month for a room in a shared apartment it s a much more affordable option than a one-bedroom and also tends to be more social The average annual cost savings of sharing an apartment versus renting a one-bedroom is around For more information visit www spareroom com