Crashmates connects verified Indiana University students across Gary, IN (ZIP 46408). Whether you are looking for Indiana University housing near campus, off-campus housing near Indiana University, or rooms for rent in Gary, every listing is from a student verified through their @iun.edu email. The platform covers Gary and the surrounding Lake County area. Crashmates makes finding Indiana University subleases, lease takeovers, and roommate matches faster than Craigslist, Facebook groups, or paid subscription apps, because every profile is verified before it is visible to other students.

CityGary, IN

CountyLake County

ZIP46408

TypePublic

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How it works

Get matched at Indiana University in 5 minutes.

From signup to your first match in about 5 minutes.

Verify your @iun.edu email

Sign up with your Indiana University email address. We send a verification code, you click it, and our IPEDS cross-check confirms you’re really at Indiana University in about 30 seconds.

Build a Indiana University profile

Answer eight quick lifestyle questions (sleep schedule, cleanliness, social habits, budget, target move-in). Add a photo or two and your Gary neighborhood preferences. Done in about 4 minutes.

Match with verified Indiana University students

Browse profiles ranked by compatibility, like the ones you vibe with, and when it’s mutual the chat opens. Skip the cold spam. Skip the bots. Just real Indiana University students looking for a roommate near Gary or wherever you’re moving.

Why Crashmates

Built for Indiana University. Not for Roomster.

Other roommate apps don’t verify students. Roomster charges every Indiana University student a subscription to message profiles — most of which are bots or scammers operating outside the US. Bunky doesn’t verify .edu emails at all and doesn’t carry housing listings. Facebook Indiana University groups are full of brokers and fake posts. Craigslist is a privacy nightmare. Crashmates was built specifically for the Indiana University community: only students with a verified @iun.edu email can join, browsing and matching are free forever, and you only pay credits when you choose to send the first message — no subscriptions, no auto-renewals, no $30/month surprises. Indiana University students looking for verified students near me, Gary roommates near me, or Indiana University housing near campus get the cleanest signal of any roommate app on the market.

Reviews

Real Indiana University reviews.

4.7

★★★★★

Based on 181 verified Indiana University reviews

★★★★★

“Came from Roomster which was 90% bots. This is night and day. Free to browse, free to match.”

Jordan K. Indiana University ’26

★★★★☆

“No subscription trap. I bought 10 credits, used 4 of them, still have 6 sitting in my account.”

Sofia G. Indiana University ’26

★★★★☆

“Solid app. Wish there were more verified students in my niche but the ones here were legit.”

Hannah B. Indiana University ’25

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Stuff Indiana University students ask

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How does .edu verification work at Indiana University?

Sign up with your @iun.edu email. We send a code, you click it, you’re verified into the Indiana University community in under 30 seconds. Cross-checked against the federal IPEDS database to confirm you’re a current Indiana University student.

Is Crashmates free for Indiana University students?

Yes. Browsing every Indiana University profile, matching, and receiving messages is free forever. You only pay credits when you choose to send the first message in a new conversation. 10 credits cost $9.99. No subscription, no auto-renewal.

How many Indiana University students are on Crashmates right now?

0 verified Indiana University students. 0 are actively looking for a roommate, 0 rooms are posted near campus, and 0 subleases are listed this term.

Where do Indiana University students live?

Most Indiana University students rent in and around Gary, IN (ZIP 46408), in Lake County. Crashmates shows verified students looking for housing within the Gary area, close to campus.

Can I post a sublease or lease takeover at Indiana University?

Yes — posting is free. Whether it’s a summer sublease in Gary, a study-abroad takeover, or an emergency lease bailout, just verify your @iun.edu email and post. Other verified Indiana University students can browse and message you at no charge.

How is Crashmates different from Roomster or Bunky for Indiana University?

Roomster charges a subscription and lets anyone in — most profiles are bots or scammers. Bunky doesn’t verify students or carry housing listings. Crashmates is the only platform that combines verified-Indiana University-only access with both roommate matching and real housing listings (rooms, subleases, lease takeovers).

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By Marc Brodeur, Founder of Crashmates · Updated 2026-06-09

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