SharedHomies is a co-living housing service in Seoul built for people who want to skip the stress of apartment hunting and start living.
Steve Wagner Β· Founder
When I first came to Korea, I didn't know where to find housing. I was scrolling Craigslist, and the whole real estate process felt intimidating β walking into a Korean real estate office not speaking the language, every contract in Korean, deposits enormous. I wasn't 100% sure how long I'd be in Korea, but the standard lease was two years. And on top of all that: figuring out how to set up electricity, gas, water, and where to buy furniture. It was a lot.
Luckily I found a share house run by an American expat. It was plug-and-play. I spent about eight months there with two other people β great location, everything I needed already in place. I loved it.
That's mainly why I started SharedHomies: I'd been through the problem myself and saw it was a real need for internationals coming to Korea. There are a lot of options out there, so my goal with SharedHomies is to make the application and discovery process as transparent as possible. That's why we do video walkthroughs β they aren't mandatory, but they add a level of transparency, especially for our overseas customers looking for housing in Korea before they arrive. If you're already in Korea, we'll do in-person tours too.
The bigger goal: I want you to make amazing memories in Korea with people from all over the world. I've been doing this for a long time, and it's a real joy to see strangers from different countries land in Seoul, live together for six months or a year, then go back to their home countries with a friend β a homie. That's where the name SharedHomies comes from.
Six years in, we've helped over a thousand students, nomads, and professionals from more than thirty countries settle into Seoul. We do a lot more than hand you a key β here's what's included when you move in with us.
Placing employees in Seoul?
If your HR or relocation team wants to handle housing directly on behalf of your hires, we'll coordinate with you β contracts, invoicing, and move-in logistics.
Every room is fully furnished and ready. We set up utilities, WiFi, and bedding β you just arrive with a suitcase.
You pay us. We handle rent, deposits, and landlord conversations in Korean. No surprises, no paperwork gotchas.
We share anonymous profiles of the people already living in the house so you know who you're moving in with before you commit.
Most Seoul landlords demand 2-year contracts with 10-month deposits. We don't. Tell us your timeline β we'll find the right fit.
We work with your timeline β but our favorite tenants stay 6+ months. Planning to hang around? Ask about our long-stay pricing. Save meaningfully per month, lock in your room, and put down roots.
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