Smart apartments are quickly evolving and becoming popular in large metropolitan cities and the Roomrs start-up is aiming to boost this growing craze by renting smart apartments to young professionals at incredibly affordable prices. By partnering with smart home giants like IOTAS, the Roomrs start-up is able to provide fully equipped, fully furnished apartments at rents as low as $1,100 per month. The service is currently only available in New York City and features apartments located in a myriad of neighborhoods within the city.
According to Roomrs CEO Or Goldschmidt, "Roomrs is a community-based smart housing solution." Essentially, Roomrs supports young professionals and students find affordable housing in a big city without having to lose focus on projects and passions they are engaged in.
What's Driving This Trend
- Smart Apartment Rentals
- Start-ups like Roomrs are disrupting the rental market by offering affordable, fully furnished smart apartments to young professionals.
- Community-based Housing Solutions
- Roomrs' model of providing affordable housing for young professionals fosters a sense of community and support in large metropolitan areas.
- Partnerships with Smart Home Giants
- By partnering with companies like IOTAS, Roomrs is able to offer cutting-edge smart home technology in their rental units, enhancing the living experience for tenants.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can explore opportunities to incorporate smart home technology and community-focused housing models to meet the demands of young professionals.
- Technology
- Smart home technology providers have the opportunity to collaborate with rental start-ups like Roomrs to expand their market reach and provide innovative solutions for urban living.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and hospitality businesses can adapt their offerings to cater to the rising trend of affordable and fully furnished smart apartment rentals, attracting a new demographic of travelers.
