Finding the perfect place to live near Georgia Tech in Atlanta Midtown can be overwhelming, especially for those new to student living. The stress is amplified when students hear that many of their peers secure housing more than a year before move-in.
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One of the biggest stressors of the housing search is determining how many roommates you’ll have and who they’ll be.
There are lots of reasons why you might be having a hard time securing roommates. You could be a new freshman or transfer student eager to build new connections, you may not have identified enough potential roommates to occupy all the bed spaces in your preferred floor plan, or you might simply be looking to change up your living arrangement.
At the Rambler Atlanta leasing office, we often get questions about what steps to take if you don’t have preselected roommates. Fortunately, at Rambler Atlanta and many other student apartments in Atlanta Midtown, we provide roommate matching services to assist in pairing you with compatible roommates.
To help better explain the roommate matching process, we have written this guide addressing the most common questions and concerns from students and guarantors, including:
- What exactly is roommate matching?
- Does Rambler Atlanta offer roommate matching?
- How will I be assigned a roommate?
- When will I know who my roommates are?
How Roommate Matching Works at Student Apartments Near Georgia Tech
What exactly is roommate matching?
Roommate matching is a service that assigns roommates to individuals by the property, eliminating the need to sign for an entire unit with preselected roommates.
This service enables you to secure an individual lease for your specific bed space within your chosen floor plan without the hassle of finding roommates for the remaining bedrooms. For instance, if you opt for a four-bedroom apartment, you’re not obligated to search for three additional roommates; the leasing team handles the leasing and roommate assignments. Additionally, you won’t bear financial responsibility for unfilled rooms if the apartment management fails to fill those spaces.
Many Georgia Tech students find roommate matching highly convenient, allowing them to sign leases stress-free. Whatever the circumstance, roommate matching proves to be a valuable service, easing the housing search process for students.
Does Rambler Atlanta provide roommate matching?
Absolutely! Rambler Atlanta offers a roommate matching service.
With individual leases available, Rambler Atlanta can accommodate students in any available bed space that aligns with their preferences. For detailed information on currently available floor plans for roommate matching, explore our floor plans page or get in touch with the Rambler Atlanta leasing staff!
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How will I be assigned a roommate?
In many college apartments or dorms, roommate assignments are genuinely random. However, at certain apartments, such as Rambler Atlanta, roommates are paired based on a blend of lifestyle compatibility and floor plan availability.
Typically, student apartment applications include a section of “lifestyle questions” that ask about factors like cleanliness, social life, major and sleeping schedule. This section of the application is then utilized to match individuals with compatible roommates.
At Rambler Atlanta, we have a roommate compatibility questionnaire designed specifically for matching purposes. Completing this form accurately is crucial, as it provides our leasing staff with insights into your personality and lifestyle.
Given the significance of Rambler Atlanta’s roommate matching form in our process, we even resend it before move-in to ensure it’s filled out as precisely as possible. It’s essential to be truthful in your responses, as honesty makes it easier for us to find a compatible match for you.
When will I know who my roommates are?
The Rambler Atlanta team continually receives new roommate compatibility forms, leading to ongoing adjustments in potential pairings for future residents who might make ideal roommates.
Roommate matches are not finalized until Rambler Atlanta is fully leased. This approach ensures that all potential pairing options are considered, allowing us to match you with the most compatible roommate. Due to privacy considerations, roommate assignments and information are withheld until everything is 100% finalized. As of the current publication, we anticipate releasing roommate matches during the summer before move-in.
Discovering who your new roommates will be is an exciting aspect of moving into a new apartment and we understand your eagerness to meet them. The Rambler Atlanta team shares this excitement and commits to providing your future roommates’ information as soon as possible.
We hope this article has provided valuable insights into the roommate matching process at student apartments and why it could be a beneficial choice for you. If you’re considering leasing at Rambler Atlanta, check out our available floor plans and book a tour. If you have any further questions about roommate matching or have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to the leasing office or swing by the leasing office.
