Shared bath bedrooms make up the majority (59%) of rooms on Alcove
Yes, you can lease your home on Alcove even if multiple rooms share a bathroom, typically at a lower rate (more on this below). In fact, the majority (59%*) of rooms listed on the Alcove platform feature shared bathrooms.
*Based on data collected from all bedroom leased from 2021/1 - 2024/11
Pricing Guide for Shared Bathrooms
To help you price your bedrooms, we recommend taking into the account the leasing data we have collected: Rooms with private bathrooms generally command a 20 - 30% premium over those with shared bathrooms. However, this premium can vary depending on factors like Bedroom size, Whether the bathroom is attached or detached, Bathroom size, Closet size.
If you need assistance with pricing, we recommend enabling Smart Pricing. By doing so, Alcove’s leasing team will dynamically price your property, optimizing for maximum rental income while minimizing vacancies.
Alternatively, you can schedule a time to chat with our Partner Support team by logging into your account, clicking the profile icon in the top-right corner, and selecting Contact Partner Support.
Alcove helps you set expectations and provide Support
Alcove’s platform is designed for shared living, ensuring that bathroom arrangements are clearly detailed in property listings. This way, tenants know exactly what to expect before they move in.
For example, listings on our platform clarify shared bathroom arrangements to set proper expectations:
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Additionally, Alcove helps our property managers & owners enforce cleanliness and manage roommate issues related to shared bath bedrooms. For more details, please see our Roommate Policy outlines expectations, including our Shared Bath Policy and the Cleanliness Lease Violation Process.