A studio apartment, also known as a studio flat (UK), efficiency apartment or bachelor/bachelorette style apartment, is a self-contained, small apartment, which combines living room, bedroom and kitchenette into a single unit, barring a bathroom. "Bachelor" or "efficiency" apartments are sometimes smaller than studio apartments.

In British usage, a studio flat has its own bathroom; a single room with cooking facilities and a shared bathroom is known as a bedsit.

Studio, efficiency, and bachelor style apartments all tend to be the smallest apartments with the lowest rents in a given area, usually ranging around 300 to 600 square feet (25-60 square meters). These kinds of apartments typically consist of one large room which serves as the living, dining, and bedroom. Kitchen facilities may be located in the central room, and the bathroom is often in its own smaller room.

United States

A variation common in New York City is the "L-shaped" or "alcove" studio, in which the central room branches off into a small alcove that can be used for sleeping or dining.

Singapore

Studio apartments, in the context of Singapore's public housing, are flats that are specifically built by the Housing and Development Board to cater to the growing senior citizen population, although there is growing popularity among young working singles.

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How much does it cost to own a small studio apartment in midtown Manhattan?
Q. How much does it cost to own a small studio apartment in midtown Manhattan?
Asked by BillG - Sun Mar 2 01:18:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. $400,000-$500,000 for ~ 500 sq feet plus condominimum/maintenence fee which can be $400 - $800+ / month depending on the building. Real Estate websites to check for more specifics:
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How do you make a Studio Apartment private?
Q. I've found a studio apartment and I love it. The problem is that I don't want people coming over and walking in my bedroom. I like the thought of a sofa sleeper so my parents can visit me but how do I make it where my room is a little more private? It's 400 square feet and I would also like a small eating area. Please help. Thanks
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A. With that small of a space, I don't think that you'll get much privacy when you have guests over. My suggestions are to either get a loft bed, hang a curtain dividing the room (that hides the bed from view) (check out IKEA, they have some great options in this regard) OR get one of those beds that folds up to the wall (it'll look like an entertainment system while it's closed, but then a bed folds down). They're a bit pricey, but really cool! Check out
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A. hi there,a couple more sites for you to browse... hope you find these useful..good luck...
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