Why the Co-living Industry Needs Specialized Digital Agencies
The co-living industry isnβt just about renting roomsβit’s about delivering a shared experience, convenience, and community. To succeed in this competitive space, brands need more than just a websiteβthey need a well-designed, functional platform that understands co-living dynamics.
Interesting Fact: The co-living market in the US is projected to grow by 15% annually through 2027 due to increasing demand for flexible urban housing.
Key Challenges Faced by Co-living Brands
Challenge
Why It Matters
Complex Booking Systems
Flexible durations, sharing models, and add-ons
Dynamic Room Availability
Real-time syncing and visual updates
Tenant Communication Tools
Chats, notifications, and event updates
Digital KYC & Verification
Safety and seamless onboarding
Rent Collection & Management
Auto-reminders, payment links, late fee handling
These challenges demand custom UX, robust backend, and scalable designβsomething only niche-focused agencies truly understand.
What to Look for in a Design & Development Partner
1. Industry Experience
Choose agencies that understand property tech (PropTech) and have already worked with co-living brands.Β “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.β β Steve JobsΒ
2. Tech Stack Expertise
An ideal tech partner should be fluent in:
Frontend: React.js, Next.js
Backend: Node.js, Laravel, Django
Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Integrations: Stripe, Plaid, Google Maps, Twilio
3. UX-First Approach
They should design for tenants and property managers alike, ensuring the platform is intuitive, mobile-responsive, and easy to maintain.
Experience building booking flows, dashboards, tenant apps
API-First Architecture
Seamless integration with CRMs, payment gateways, etc.
Real-time Inventory & Booking Engine
Custom modules for availability and rent management
Progressive Web Apps & Mobile-Ready
Build once, scale across all devices
Trusted by Growing Co-living Startups
Noseberry has worked with multiple co-living operators across the US, UK, and India, helping them digitally transform backend systems, launch apps, and streamline tenant experiences.
Results That Speak for Themselves
ProjectΒ
Before NoseberryΒ
After NoseberryΒ
NYC Co-living StartupΒ
Manual booking, no payment system
Automated tenant journey, 15% increase in leads
Midwest Property OperatorΒ
Clunky interface, limited tenant access
Smooth dashboard, 24/7 support, faster KYC
βYour brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.β β Jeff Bezos
Final Thoughts: Invest in the Right Partner
Whether you’re a co-living startup or an established player, the right design and development agency is a growth partner, not just a vendor.
Choose an agency that:
Understands the co-living ecosystem
Has full-stack technical capabilities
Builds scalable, tenant-friendly solutions
Looking for a consultation? Noseberry Digitals offers free strategy sessions tailored for co-living brands.