How it works
Coloka works in 3 simple steps — whether you're searching, posting or working as a broker.
🔍 Find my next home
Create your account
Free signup in 2 minutes. Pick 'Tenant' as your role. No credit card needed.
Filter and explore
City, price, type, bedrooms, furnished or not. Save favorites to find them fast.
Chat and sign
Reach the owner through the built-in secure chat. Visit, negotiate, sign in person or online.
🏠 Publish my listing
Create your owner account
Pick the 'Owner' role at signup. If you're already on Coloka as a tenant, request a role change from your profile.
Post your listing
Photos, description, price, availability. 5 minutes is enough. Reviewed by an admin within 24h.
Reply to candidates
Receive messages from interested tenants right in the Coloka chat. No commissions. No agency fees.
🛏️ Sublet during summer or an internship
Going on internship, traveling, or on exchange? Coloka lets you sublet as easily as an owner posts a listing. Pick 'Subletter' at signup, follow the 3 same steps as owners, and set a fixed period (June–August, September–December, etc.).
🛡️ Get my profile verified
Sign up as a broker
Choose the professional role during signup, then provide the number and credential requested in the form.
Manual verification
Our team reviews the submitted information and credentials within 24 to 48 hours. No professional profile is self-verified.
Trust badge
Once verified, your profile displays a verified professional badge so users can identify your status.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coloka really free?
Yes, 100%. Tenants and owners use Coloka with no signup fees, no commissions, no subscriptions. We don't sell your data either.
How do you ensure listings are authentic?
Every listing is reviewed by our team before going live (within 24 hours). Professional credentials are checked, and you can report a suspicious listing from its page.
Can I delete my data?
Yes, directly from your profile. The request starts deletion of your personal data according to the timelines in our privacy policy.
Where can I use Coloka?
Search by city to see available listings. Owners can specify a city when publishing.