5 Apps to Help you Rent a Room

If you’re looking to move house, and want to find a suitable rental property or shared accommodation, these renting apps can help you find the right fit.

1. MagicBricks

Another app version of a property portal, MagicBricks uses GPS to zero in on your preferred location and helps you search for properties across all major Indian cities. It boasts a simple, intuitive interface that lets you contact homeowners with just a tap. Though it caters primarily to

property buyers and sellers, renters can also use this app to their advantage. You can set alerts for when properties that match your preference become available, and let the apps do the rest.

2. 99acres.com

Created by the popular property search portal 99acres.com, this app offers the same user experience as the website, on the go. The app, which is free for Android users, allows you to browse properties for rent, along with high-quality pictures, videos and maps. It is best known for the numerous options it provides, with listings of around 10 lakh properties across the country. It also promises instant contact between landlords and interested tenants through phone calls, texts or e-mail.

3. NoBroker

This app stands for what everyone looking to rent wants to do: cut the broker out of the equation.

It lets you find and rent a house without paying any brokerage. Most of us feel that having to pay a hefty brokerage fee is unfair. The NoBroker app resolves this by letting home owners list their

properties easily and then putting them in touch with potential tenants. You can contact the homeowner directly through the app after shortlisting a property.

4. NestAway

This apps appeal lies in the fact that it offers many fully furnished rental options with standardized

amenities, and NestAway takes responsibility for making sure that these are in working order. Once

you shortlist a property, you can schedule a visit through the apps, saving you the trouble of calling

and coordinating with owner or agent. The app stores important documents like rental agreements and receipts for easy access. It also allows you to book your preferred accommodation instantly, with just a few taps.

5. Flatchat

This app’s appeal lies in the fact that it offers many fully furnished rental options with the location, find contacts in their vicinity and chat with them. It also allows you to sign up to find suitable flatmates to share a rental with. This can make the otherwise difficult process hassle-free since you can find people with the same budget and location preference as you, as well similar hobbies and habits. So far, the app is only functional in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai.