Rachel has lived with four out of the five other friends. For six years, Rachel lived in Monica's apartment and they had a likeable, enduring chemistry which was to become one of the main elements of the show. She then moved in with Phoebe, with whom she squabbled over things like Pottery Barn furniture and their morning jogging routine. After her and Phoebe's apartment burned down, she moved in with Joey, but then after having her baby moved in with Ross. Later, she moved back in with Joey again.

It is often stated that she never lived with Chandler.

However, in the previously mentioned episode in which her and Phoebe's apartment burned down, she spends the night at Monica's apartment (in which Chandler is also a resident) before moving in with Joey the next day (as punishment) after it is discovered that it was her abandoned hair straighteners which she had left turned on that started the fire.

This has led to much debate amongst fans as to whether spending one night at someone's home qualifies as living with them.