What is the difference between an apartment and a studio?

Studely
December 4, 2025

Indeed, in the field of real estate, there are several types of housing and it is essential to understand the description of a studio in relation to an apartment.

How do you differentiate a studio from an apartment? In this article, we are going to shed light on these two types of housing.

What is an apartment?

An apartment is a residence located in a building with several units. It is often a private or autonomous living space used by one or more people.

An apartment is generally composed of several rooms such as the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and dining room.

What is a studio?

A studio is a unit that consists of a single room and has a minimum area of 8 m². It combines both the kitchen and the bedroom. The kitchen is usually located in a small corner and the toilet and bathroom are separate.

What is the difference between a studio and an apartment?

The main difference between an apartment and a studio is their size and layout.

An apartment is a residential unit composed of several distinct rooms such as bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and dining room. Rooms are generally separated by walls to maintain privacy.

Apartments can vary widely in terms of size, ranging from a small one- or two-bedroom unit to larger multi-bedroom apartments.

In contrast, a studio is a smaller, more compact residential unit. It often consists of a single multi-purpose room that combines the living room, bedroom, and kitchen in one space. The bathroom is the only separate room. The studios are designed to maximize the use of space and are suitable for people living alone or in small households. Because of their smaller size, studios are generally cheaper than apartments.

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Studely
December 4, 2025
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