How it works

Finding student housing
the safe way

ScholarSafe is built specifically for university students — every feature is designed to make your housing search safer, faster, and more transparent.

Your journey from search to signed lease

Step 1

Browse verified listings

Search hundreds of student-friendly properties near your campus. Filter by price, bedrooms, distance, and safety score.

Step 2

Check the safety score

Every listing gets a 1–100 safety score based on verified landlord status, past reviews, campus proximity, safety reports, and data confidence.

Step 3

Read student reviews

Ratings from real verified students cover noise, cleanliness, landlord responsiveness, safety at night, and overall value.

Step 4

Message the landlord

Ask questions directly through ScholarSafe's built-in messaging. No need to share personal contact info until you're ready.

Step 5

Find compatible roommates

Create a roommate profile with your lifestyle preferences and budget. Our compatibility score matches you with students on the same wavelength.

Step 6

Move in with confidence

Know your landlord is verified, your neighbors reviewed the property, and ScholarSafe's trust team has reviewed every listing before it goes live.

Built on trust

Four layers of protection ensure every listing on ScholarSafe meets our quality and safety standards.

Listing review

Every new listing is reviewed by our team before it appears publicly. We check for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with our community guidelines.

Landlord verification

Landlords can apply for a Verified badge. Our team reviews documentation, checks property ownership, and confirms legitimacy before granting it.

Student-only reviews

Only verified students can leave reviews. This ensures feedback is authentic and relevant to student renters.

Community reporting

Anyone can report a listing, review, or profile that violates our standards. Every report is reviewed within 24 hours.

How the safety score works

Every listing gets scored 1–100 based on five weighted factors. Higher scores mean more confidence in the listing's safety and legitimacy.

25 pts
Verified landlord
Whether the property owner holds a verified badge
25 pts
Student reviews
Quality and volume of authentic student reviews
20 pts
Campus proximity
Distance from the nearest partner campus
20 pts
Safety reports
Number and severity of community safety reports
10 pts
Data confidence
Completeness of listing info (address, coords, photos)

Ready to find your place?

Browse student-verified listings near your campus today.