For students, finding the right hostel or living space can be stressful. Scattered listings, unreliable landlords, and a lack of secure payment options make the process frustrating.

The challenge? Designing a mobile application that simplifies student housing rentals—making it easy to find, book, and secure accommodations with confidence.

Students searching for hostels and apartments face multiple pain points:

Lack of reliable listings – Many available options are outdated, misleading, or poorly detailed.

Complex booking process – From contacting landlords to negotiating terms, the experience is often tedious.

Insecure payment methods – Many students worry about scams or losing their money to fraudulent agents.

The goal was simple: Create a mobile app that streamlines the housing search while ensuring security and ease of booking.

To solve these challenges, I took a student-first approach, ensuring the product was built around real user needs:

The final product was a mobile-first housing marketplace tailored for students, featuring:

Verified Listings – Only approved hostels and apartments made it onto the platform.

Seamless Booking & Payment – A few taps to reserve a space, with payments securely held until confirmation.

Personalized Recommendations – AI-powered suggestions based on budget, location, and preferences.

Landlord Reviews & Ratings – Students could see feedback from past tenants before making decisions.

Faster booking times – Students found and secured hostels 50% quicker than traditional methods.

Higher trust & security – Fraudulent listings were reduced, and students felt safer making payments.

Better student-landlord relationships – Clearer communication channels led to smoother rental agreements.