As of July 2026, home sharing means that several adults use the private and shared areas of one home under agreed household rules. For someone living alone and struggling with housing costs, home sharing can make use of a spare room or help them search for a new home with another person.
ℹ️July 2026 update
- “Has Room” and “Looking for Room” listing types are now compared in one table.
- The guide separates offering an existing room from looking for a new home with someone else.
- Lease checks, monthly housing burden and the platform role of Ev Paylaşımı were reviewed on 31 July 2026.
I cannot afford rent alone; where should I start?
Calculate two options separately: sharing a room in your current home and moving to a home with lower total costs. If you decide to share your spare room, create a “Has Room” listing on Ev Paylaşımı. If you need a room, compare listings by location and budget.
The monthly difference in this example is TRY 10,500. Shared utility costs are not assumed to halve because occupancy and usage may change. List moving and furniture separately as initial costs. Replace these figures with actual listings and your own costs; savings are not guaranteed.
| Your share of costs | Living alone | Sharing a home |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | 20,000 | 10,000 |
| Building fees, utilities and internet | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| Transport | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Monthly total | 24,000 | 13,500 |
ℹ️Content update: 14 September 2026
What exactly is home sharing?
Home sharing is a housing arrangement in which two or more adults live in one property and agree on private space, shared areas, housing costs and everyday household rules.
Home sharing is not only about finding a spare room. Kitchen and living-room use, quiet hours, cleaning, guests and shared belongings shape the daily experience.
Ev Paylaşımı supports two listing types: “Has Room” for someone with a room or property to share, and “Looking for Room” for someone seeking a place to live.[1]
| Listing type | Who is it for? | What the listing should explain |
|---|---|---|
| Has Room | Someone living alone or with a usable room | Location, room, household, monthly rent share, included costs and home routine |
| Looking for Room | Someone seeking a room or a new home with another person | Preferred areas, maximum monthly budget, move-in timing and daily habits |
Can home sharing help when rent is hard to afford alone?
Yes; if you have a usable room or are open to moving into a home with another person, home sharing is a housing option in which more than one person carries the cost of the home.
Home sharing does not automatically change an existing lease or the total cost of a property. Its practical value comes from making use of available space and sharing common housing costs.
A person living alone can publish a “Has Room” listing on Ev Paylaşımı. Someone without a home can use a “Looking for Room” listing to describe their budget, preferred areas and household routine.[1]
💡Decision point
How do you calculate the monthly housing burden of sharing?
The monthly housing burden includes the rent share, building fees, energy, water, internet, transport and shared household needs; compare every listing with the same categories.
Use the same categories for living alone and living with a roommate. This keeps the comparison focused on the complete monthly burden rather than a rent figure that looks low on its own.
Heating type, insulation, travel to work or campus and the number of residents can change the result. Ask about missing information during the first conversation.
- Monthly rent share
- Building fee and included services
- Expected range for power, water, heating and internet
- Time and cost effect of travel to work or campus
- Shared cleaning and kitchen supplies
- Initial difference between furnished and unfurnished rooms
Can a tenant share or sublet a room in Türkiye?
A tenant should review the main lease and check whether the landlord’s written consent is required before another person moves into the home.
Article 322 of the Turkish Code of Obligations connects subletting and transfer of use in residential and roofed workplace leases to the landlord’s written consent. The specific terms matter because not every home-sharing arrangement creates the same legal relationship.[2]
This guide provides general information, not legal advice for an individual case. A qualified professional can review unclear lease language.
Which topics determine roommate compatibility?
Roommate compatibility depends on sleep, work, cleaning, guests, smoking, pets and privacy expectations before it depends on shared hobbies.
Two people may like one another and still have conflicting schedules. A night worker and an early sleeper, or a frequent host and someone who wants a quiet home, should make those expectations visible.
Treat the compatibility conversation as a two-way introduction in which both people answer the same practical questions.
- Weekday sleep and work hours
- Work-from-home or study routine
- Cleaning frequency and task expectations
- Guests and overnight guests
- Smoking, pets and shared belongings
- How disagreements will be discussed
What is the practical order for starting home sharing?
Start by writing down your budget and household expectations, choose the correct listing type, talk with candidates and view the home before deciding.
- Set a maximum monthly budget, preferred areas and move-in window.
- Choose “Has Room” if you have a property or “Looking for Room” if you need one.
- Describe the room or household routine with specific information.
- Ask and answer the same questions about everyday habits.
- Do not pay before viewing the home.
- Review the main lease and the conditions for sharing the home separately.
Frequently asked questions about home sharing
I cannot afford rent alone; is Ev Paylaşımı relevant to me?
If you have a usable room or are open to finding a new home with another person, Ev Paylaşımı is a listing and communication platform you can consider. Suitability depends on your lease and household expectations.
I live alone; can I look for a roommate?
If your home has a room that can be shared, a “Has Room” listing can explain the location, room, monthly rent share and household routine.
Is home sharing the same as renting a room?
Renting a room describes the physical space. Home sharing also covers shared areas, housing costs and everyday household rules.
Is home sharing suitable for everyone?
No. Another housing option may suit people who need extensive privacy, do not want shared rules or have a lease that does not support sharing.
How much can home sharing save?
There is no fixed percentage. Compare the same rent, building fees, bills, transport and furnishing categories for living alone and sharing.
Sources and related links
- Create listing form - Ev Paylaşımı
- Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 - Republic of Türkiye Legislation Information System
Make your home-sharing option visible
Describe your spare room, or publish your budget, preferred areas and household routine if you need a home.
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