How Linnhaus works

One marketplace, two sides. Here is what each side does.

For tenants

  1. 1

    Search

    Set your neighborhood, budget, and move-in date. Results cover Manhattan in one place.

  2. 2

    Shortlist

    Compare furnished rooms with full pricing, lease length, and what is included.

  3. 3

    Message

    Linnhaus answers your questions and coordinates with the operator for you.

  4. 4

    Tour

    Linnhaus answers your questions and coordinates with the operator for you.

  5. 5

    Reserve, sign and move in

    When you reserve, your card is authorized for the deposit (not charged). If the operator accepts, the deposit is collected and held by Linnhaus in a separate account until move-out, then returned within 14 days minus approved deductions.

  6. 6

    Pay rent

    Rent is charged monthly on your move-in date; only your last month is prorated.

For operators

  1. 1

    Apply

    Submit your company details and portfolio size. Verification takes two to three business days.

  2. 2

    Verify

    We confirm registration, authority to lease, and photo accuracy for each unit.

  3. 3

    List

    Add rooms individually. Listing is always free.

  4. 4

    Receive leads

    Qualified leads arrive with budget, move-in date, and neighborhood already stated.

  5. 5

    Fill your room

    Free to list. No placement fees, no subscription.

List your rooms

Renter questions, answered

How does the cost compare with renting my own studio?

Every room page compares its all-in monthly price with the average Manhattan studio (about $4,014/mo, unfurnished with utilities extra, per the Corcoran NYC Rental Market Report, June 2026). Room prices already include the Linnhaus service fee, and there is no booking fee.

What is the minimum stay?

From 30 nights up to 12 months. Each operator sets the minimum and maximum stay, and both are shown on every listing.

How does the deposit work?

When you reserve, your card is authorized for the deposit (not charged). If the operator accepts, the deposit is collected and held by Linnhaus in a separate account until move-out, then returned within 14 days minus approved deductions. The operator has 48 hours to accept; if declined or unanswered, the hold is released in full.

Do I need to verify my ID?

Yes. Before reserving you complete a quick online ID check. Once your ID check is complete, it carries over to future bookings at no extra cost.

Are the rooms furnished?

Most are. Each listing states whether the room is furnished, so you can filter for rooms you can move into with a suitcase.

Are utilities included?

It depends on the room. Each listing shows whether utilities are included; we only say so when the operator has confirmed it.

Which neighborhoods do you cover?

Mostly Manhattan, including the Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Midtown, the Upper East Side, Midtown East, Hell's Kitchen and the Financial District, plus New Haven, CT. Each neighborhood page lists its live rooms.