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Sonny
Sophomore at University of Chicago
“It was easy for me to get in touch with hosts and within a few hours of reaching out to a prospective host, I had finalized my move in.”
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Jasper
MBA Exchange Student at Kellogg
“Thanks to the hostU platform, I managed to secure my accommodation swiftly. This made me feel at ease with my move.”
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Dori
Junior at Northwestern University
“I cross referenced some of the listings in hostU with other real estate websites and the prices were unmatched.”
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Karla
MBA Student at Monterrey
“Subletting from another student made me feel really safe and I saved hours getting custom matches.”
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Analisa
Junior at Northwestern
“hostU connected me with subletters who were perfect matches. I was able to access other students, with matching needs, for a super quick process.”
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Max C.
Sophomore at Fordham University
“I listed my place and another student reached out to me about subletting it only two days later! Since, I have recommended hostU to everyone subletting.”
![student](/img/landing/host/sonny.jpeg)
![student university](/img/landing/universities/university-of-chicago.png)
Sonny
Sophomore at University of Chicago
“It was easy for me to get in touch with hosts and within a few hours of reaching out to a prospective host, I had finalized my move in.”
![student](/img/landing/host/jasper.jpeg)
![student university](/img/landing/universities/northwestern.png)
Jasper
MBA Exchange Student at Kellogg
“Thanks to the hostU platform, I managed to secure my accommodation swiftly. This made me feel at ease with my move.”
![student](/img/landing/host/dori.jpeg)
![student university](/img/landing/universities/northwestern.png)
Dori
Junior at Northwestern University
“I cross referenced some of the listings in hostU with other real estate websites and the prices were unmatched.”
![student](/img/landing/host/karla.jpeg)
![student university](/img/landing/universities/monterrey.png)
Karla
MBA Student at Monterrey
“Subletting from another student made me feel really safe and I saved hours getting custom matches.”
![student](/img/landing/host/analisa.jpeg)
![student university](/img/landing/universities/northwestern.png)
Analisa
Junior at Northwestern
“hostU connected me with subletters who were perfect matches. I was able to access other students, with matching needs, for a super quick process.”
![student](/img/landing/host/max.jpeg)
![student university](/img/landing/universities/fordham-rams.png)
Max C.
Sophomore at Fordham University
“I listed my place and another student reached out to me about subletting it only two days later! Since, I have recommended hostU to everyone subletting.”
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Frequently asked questions
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- What is hostU?
- hostU facilitates medium-term (1-8 month) shared housing rentals within University communities. Our matching algorithm connects those in need of housing with those looking to sublet their space, based on preferences and needs.
- Who is hostU for?
- hostU is curated exclusively for university undergraduates, graduates, and faculty with a valid .edu email address. Whether you are studying abroad or interning in a new city, hostU facilitates your housing process.
- How does it work?
- To join hostU, complete the short survey to tell us about your housing needs. Our algorithm will verify university-affiliation and connect you to guests or hosts with matching criteria. Guests will receive matching listings and have the option to message hosts on-platform. Hosts will only hear from verified and interested guests. Once matched, users can communicate, make arrangements, and transact confidently and easily.
- How much does hostU cost?
- It is free to submit a listing and receive matches on hostU. Only on completed transactions will the host be charged a 10% service fee. We will always strive to keep our fees reasonable and transparent.