2026 Flatmate Trends: What People Look for Before Sharing Rooms
Team MyKamra
Gone are “anyone with money” days. 2026 renters swipe right on habits, horoscopes & Spotify playlists. Here’s the data from 5 k MyKamra roommate searches.
1. Work Shift Match (78 %)
Night-shift coder wants night-shift coder – no 3 a.m. keyboard vs 7 a.m. alarm wars.
2. Food Tribe (71 %)
Vegan, Jain, non-veg tags filter 60 % applications. Shared fridge peace > rent split.
3. Cleanliness Score (69 %)
Self-rated 1-5 scale; 4+ only accepted. “Dishes next day” is new swipe-left.
4. Guest Policy (65 %)
“Weekend only” vs “anytime” – mismatch causes 40 % early breakups.
5. Pet Preference (52 %)
Cat-friendly flats get 2× views. Allergy filter saves hospital trips.
6. Spotify Sync (38 %)
Shared playlist compatibility – no more EDM vs bhajan wars.
7. Mental Health Openness (25 %)
Gen-Z lists therapy routine – wants chill, no-drama space.
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About Team MyKamra
Team MyKamra analysed 5 k roommate searches – we see the filters that actually matter.
