# HousingAnywhere — Rent Easy. Live Free.

> Global platform for finding and booking mid to long-term rental properties. (iPhone/iPad app by HousingAnywhere.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housinganywhere/id6738123016 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HousingAnywhere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779485125)
- Category: Lifestyle, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 238 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housinganywhere/id6738123016/reviews.md

## What is HousingAnywhere?

Find & Rent Verified Apartments, Rooms & Houses

Looking for a home to rent abroad? HousingAnywhere makes it easy to find, book, and move into your next rental securely and stress-free. Whether you’re a student, expat, or professional, access trusted properties in 150+ cities worldwide.

With HousingAnywhere, you can:
- Browse thousands of verified rentals in Europe & beyond.
- Message landlords directly and finalize your booking.
- Get a 48-hour move-in guarantee for peace of mind.

Key Features of HousingAnywhere:
- Global Listings – Find apartments, rooms, and houses in 150+ cities.
- Your first month’s rent is protected until you move in.
- Direct Communication – Contact landlords instantly within the app.
- Move-in Protection – We guarantee that your rental matches the listing.
- Ideal for Expats & Students – Simplify relocation with multilingual support.

Why HousingAnywhere?

*For Tenants*
- Discover apartments, rooms, and houses for rent worldwide.
- Book confidently by messaging landlords directly and in any language.
- Move in worry-free with a 48-hour Tenant Protection guarantee.
- Perfect for students, digital nomads, and professionals relocating abroad.

*For Landlords*
- List your property & connect with renters worldwide.
- Manage and view all rent-related expenses in one place.
- Manage bookings easily with an intuitive dashboard.
- Communicate with tenants directly for a smooth rental process.

Rent Easy, Live Free - Download the HousingAnywhere App!
Join over 100,000 users who have found their ideal home with HousingAnywhere. Download the leading app for finding and booking mid to long-term rentals in 150+ cities worldwide, from rooms to apartments and houses.

## Key features

- Verified global rental listings
- Direct landlord communication
- 48-hour move-in guarantee
- Multilingual support
- Property listing for landlords
- Rent protection until move-in

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housinganywhere/id6738123016/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Constant Requests for Feedback

*2026-07-24, version 1.9.0*

While searching for an apartment, the app hit me with feedback request after feedback request. I’m not talking about once every day or so. I mean 7-10 in the span of 1 minute. It needs to stop.

### 1/5 — Overpriced and substandard

*2026-04-27*

Really bad places for way too much money (Turin 2026). I can not recommend.

**Developer response:** We are sorry you couldn't find what you were looking for on the HousingAnywhere app

### 1/5 — Review of HousingAnywhere – My Experience as a Student in Berlin

*2026-04-24*

I  moved to Berlin as a student and chose HousingAnywhere because it seemed like the easiest and most trustworthy option, based on recommendations and reviews. Unfortunately, my experience has been disappointing so far.

First Room Experience

The apartment had 7–8 tenants sharing one kitchen and one bathroom. This made daily living quite difficult. Cleanliness was a major issue from the beginning. When I moved in, I had to clean everything myself before settling in. The floors were clearly not mopped—it was obvious from how dirty my wipes became.

Living with so many tenants also made it hard to maintain hygiene in shared spaces. Not everyone cleaned up after themselves, and basic sanitation standards were not met.

Another issue is transparency: the exact property address is not provided before payment. You only see an approximate location on the map. I only discovered the actual address after paying the rent and deposit—and it turned out to be far from my university.

I did take photos and videos when moving in, but I regret not documenting the condition of the mattress. This later became a problem.

Deposit Issues

After moving out, I thoroughly cleaned the room (vacuumed, mopped, and documented everything). I was told the deposit would be returned within 8 weeks—which already feels excessive.

After waiting, I followed up and was told my deposit had been transferred to my new room without my knowledge or consent. This was never communicated beforehand.

When I challenged this and provided proof of paying a new deposit, they later claimed the deposit had already been refunded earlier—without any receipt or confirmation. Coincidentally, I only received the refund after I followed up.

To make things worse, they deducted €110 for a mattress replacement, claiming I didn’t report its condition—even though it was already worn when I moved in.

Second Room Experience

I moved into a new room and followed the same routine: documenting and cleaning everything upon arrival. Again, the room was not properly cleaned—the floor was dirty, and the room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke.

I reported this, and someone came to inspect it, but the only advice given was to “air it out.” This was not practical, especially during winter. I ended up spending my own money on charcoal bags and a humidifier, and it took nearly three months to fully remove the smell.

The balcony was also left dirty with leaves everywhere. It really felt like no proper cleaning or preparation was done before I moved in.

Overall Concerns

It seems like rooms are not properly cleaned or maintained between tenants. Additionally, tenants may be unfairly charged for pre-existing wear and tear if they don’t document everything in detail.

Key Takeaways

Document everything when you move in (photos and videos of all items, including mattress condition)

Track your deposit closely and follow up if needed

Keep all payment receipts

Clean thoroughly before using anything

Ask as many questions as possible (exact location, number of tenants, gender mix, etc.)

Final Thoughts

While HousingAnywhere may seem convenient at first, my experience shows that there are serious issues with transparency, cleanliness, and deposit handling. Proceed with caution and make sure you protect yourself throughout the process.

Good luck finding a decent apartment—especially in Berlin.

### 1/5 — Terrible map functionality

*2026-02-20, version 1.3.0*

Unable to search by zooming out the map.  You can only search each city individually.

### 1/5 — Ужасно

*2025-11-20, version 1.2.0*

Худшее приложение, долго грузится, папка с сообщениями открывается через раз!

### 1/5 — A scam?

*2025-11-18, version 1.2.0*

I created two accounts since the first one was blocked right after I submitted my Passport ID, Bank Information and photo, guest what the second one as well was blocked right after I’ve done the same, now the “security team” is requesting me to provide again my documents as a separate attachment. Beware!

### 1/5 — STAY AWAY STAY SAFE

*2025-11-04, version 1.2.0*

I've just lost 650€ but at least they didn't get the full ≈2,150 they were after. Have you ever heard of a 450€ administration fee for a two month stay at a 475€/month room? i sure haven't. they will  take the conversation off the platform to whatsapp or email and youll never get them to reply in the app. The red flag was waved and i check online and oh boy did they scam me good, can't find a single review on reddit that isn't saying to stay away.
If you're reading this Yvan you should be ashamed.

### 1/5 — A Platform for Slumlords

*2025-10-02, version 1.2.0*

This company is horrible. They make it seem like they are there to protect tenants, but really they are enabling slumlords and predatory landlords an opportunity to target vulnerable tenants. I tried using this app to find an apartment in Berlin. I walked into a dingy, dirty, water damaged dump that looked nothing like the photos advertised. The only means of egress during a fire or emergency was the main door which was partially blocked by the bed. You have to stand-sideways and shuffle to get past. I have lived in some disgusting apartments in Boston and NYC but this takes the cake. Apparently, this slumlord (Jörn) makes a habit out of not cleaning between tenants and seeing who complains. He probably expects to get away with it since the building seems to cater mainly students and expats. Stay away from any property at 35 Colbestraße, and away from this dingy app.

### 1/5 — Terrible Prices and Lies

*2025-09-12, version 1.2.0*

There are many fees with this app and very expensive. I also had an issue with a place I stayed in Madrid. This place had said it had air conditioning but it did not. I was there for 2 months in the hot summer heat and really struggled to even be inside at all. It was over 100 degrees some of the days and being inside the apartment felt like a sauna, I was non stop sweating and showering with cold water for 2 months. I was not given any sort of compensation or discount for this major issue and I will never be using this app again.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-06-13*

I got scammed with a room they certified, when I tried to contact them about it nothing happened

**Developer response:** Hello, and sorry to hear about your experience. We would like to support you with this issue and we’d appreciate it if you could write back to us at support@housinganywhere.com.

## Frequently asked questions about HousingAnywhere

### What is HousingAnywhere?

HousingAnywhere is a platform that helps you find, book, and move into verified apartments, rooms, and houses for rent abroad. It's designed to make the process of renting internationally secure and stress-free for tenants and landlords.

### What are the key features of HousingAnywhere?

Key features include access to thousands of verified rental listings in over 150 cities worldwide, direct communication with landlords, a 48-hour move-in guarantee for tenant protection, and protection of your first month's rent until you move in.

### Is HousingAnywhere free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for browsing and communication. While the description mentions in-app purchases, the specific details of what these entail are not provided. Landlords may also have fees associated with listing properties.

### Who is HousingAnywhere for?

This app is ideal for students, expats, digital nomads, and professionals who are relocating and need to find mid to long-term rental accommodation in cities across the globe. It also serves landlords looking to list their properties to an international audience.

### How does HousingAnywhere ensure a secure rental process?

HousingAnywhere verifies properties and offers a 48-hour Tenant Protection guarantee, ensuring your rental matches the listing upon arrival. Additionally, your first month's rent is protected until you move in, providing peace of mind during your relocation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.0 — 2026-08-19

- Bug Fixes 
- Improvements

### 1.9.1 — 2026-08-06

- Bug Fixes 
-Improvements

### 1.9.0 — 2026-07-21

- Bug Fixes
- Improvements

### 1.8.0 — 2026-06-30

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.7.0 — 2026-06-03

Bug fixes and improvements

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