Booking a Room

Yes, you can transition to another room or another location and we won’t consider it a break of your lease. There is a $100 transfer fee. 

If none of the current rooms work for you, you can continue checking our Availability page as new rooms open. If you have already applied and been approved, your background screening may remain valid for up to 6 months, but income verification documents are generally valid for 90 days. We may request updated information before booking a room if your income, employment, move-in date, or application details change. You may also choose a current available room and later request a transfer if another location becomes available, subject to transfer policy and availability.

Community Room Rental is generally a pet-free community. Assistance animals, including service animals and emotional support animals, are not considered pets and may be reviewed through our reasonable accommodation process. If you need an assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation, please contact Community Room Rental before move-in so we can review the request and any required supporting information. Depending on the request, we may ask for reliable documentation supporting the disability-related need for the assistance animal when that need is not obvious. Approved assistance animals must follow reasonable health, safety, cleanliness, and behavior standards. Members are responsible for damage caused by the animal.  Please contact our team before booking or move-in if you need to request an accommodation.

There is a place to store clothing and personal items in every Community Room Rental room. Some rooms have a closet while others have a dresser or wardrobe. The type of storage in each Community Room Rental room is available to view in the listing details.

Students and graduate students may still qualify, but they must provide documentation showing a reliable financial support path.  Depending on the situation, acceptable support may include: Enrollment verification Internship or employment offer letter Employer validation Qualified cosigner Student aid documentation Verifiable recurring income Approved prepaid dues structure A qualified cosigner may be required if income or credit history is limited.

Members cannot run a business out of the house (i.e., massage therapist), however working from home is not included. Many of our Members have offices uptown or in other parts of the country and work remotely. We embrace the new mobile/Gig workforce! Some employers and online programs will require a wired connection to the router. Running an ethernet wire through the house is a liability, so instead we suggest the solution of a Powerline Gigabit Port . Most popular one used is by NETGEAR, however there are many manufactures for this technology that uses existing electrical wiring to extend internet access to any room.

Your total move-in cost may include: Application fee: $25-$50 Charlotte properties: $25 application fee Durham properties, including Dillard: $50 application fee Standard deposit: $500, with $400 refundable under current policy Conditional deposit: $1,000 when required based on application review Prorated rent / membership dues for the selected room Shorter lease-term premium, if applicable Pricing posted on the Availability page is generally based on a 12-month lease unless otherwise stated. Shorter lease terms may include the following monthly premium: 3-month lease: +$200/month 6-month lease: +$150/month 9-month lease: +$100/month 12-month lease: +$0/month  Additional conditions, such as a higher deposit, qualified cosigner, prepaid dues, or management review, may apply based on credit, income, eviction history, background, documentation, or overall application review. See open locations on the Availability page.

We believe moving should feel simple. That’s why our homes come fully furnished in all shared spaces, with the essentials you need to settle in comfortably from day one. Just bring your suitcase — we’ve handled the rest. We furnish common areas thoughtfully so the home feels complete, functional, and welcoming the moment you walk in. 🍳 Kitchen – Ready for Everyday Living Our kitchens are set up so you can cook, store food, and share meals without needing to purchase the basics. Included: Full set of pots and pans Cooking utensils (spatulas, ladles, tongs, etc.) Knife block Cutting boards Plates and bowls Glassware Mugs Silverware Mixing bowls Baking sheets Trash and recycling bins Everything you need to prepare meals and enjoy them together — without duplicating supplies. 🛋 Living Room – Designed for Connection Our shared living spaces are intentionally designed for comfort and community. Included: Couch(es) Lounge chair(s) Coffee table Side tables Lamps Rugs Wall art and decor High-speed WiFi Whether it’s catching up after work or hosting a casual gathering, the space is ready. 🍽 Dining & Shared Areas We make sure the home functions well for everyday life. Included: Dining table and chairs Common area lighting Thoughtfully arranged shared layouts Our goal is to create spaces that feel cohesive and move-in ready — not pieced together. 🛏 Bedrooms – Designed for Personalization In most of our homes, bedrooms are unfurnished so you can design a space that reflects your style and comfort preferences. We’ve partnered with IKEA to make furnishing easy and affordable. Residents can purchase an Essentials Kit , which typically includes: Bed frame Mattress Desk Chair Dresser Nightstand Lighting This gives you flexibility while keeping costs manageable. 🏡 Furnished Room Option – Dillard (Durham) At our Dillard location in Durham , we offer a limited number of fully furnished bedrooms. These rooms include: Bed frame Mattress Dresser Desk Chair Nightstand Furnished rooms at Dillard are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are ideal for residents relocating, staying short-term, or seeking a turnkey move-in experience. What to Bring To make your move smooth, we recommend bringing: Bedding (sheets, comforter, pillows) Towels Personal toiletries Clothing and storage organizers Personal decor Why We Furnish Shared Spaces (But Not Every Bedroom) Buying furniture for an entire apartment can cost thousands of dollars — and moving it is no small task. By furnishing shared spaces: You avoid large upfront expenses You don’t have to move bulky items The home feels cohesive and intentional Everyone benefits from shared essentials By keeping most bedrooms unfurnished: You control your comfort You choose your style You avoid paying for furniture you may not want  It’s a balance of simplicity, flexibility, and thoughtful design. See also Need help furnishing your room on a budget

We work hard to create shared homes where Members are respectful, responsible, and comfortable living in a community setting. Every applicant goes through screening and must agree to our Membership Rules and shared-living expectations.  Our goal is not just to fill rooms. Our goal is to build stable communities where Members understand the expectations around cleanliness, respect, safety, guests, quiet hours, and shared spaces.