Studio Apartments

See inside a Brooklyn apartment that’s industrial, but joyful and relatable — and where every piece of furniture was deliberately and carefully designed to meet a specific function.

The renter even teaches yoga classes in the living room.

Tour an elegant yet cozy studio apartment located in Toronto that rents for $1560 a month.

The studio’s in an almost 100-year-old building in the heart of Hollywood and while only 485-square-feet big, is a "total dream: exposed brick, stunning windows that swing open, the original built-in 1920s vanity.”

Rachel has been renting this small Portland for three years and has DIYed quite a bit in the space. She refinished furniture, made a pendant light, and even created mirrors, too.

When Sin Ying Tracy Leung first bought this small apartment, it was “old, dull, and lifeless,” but three years later it’s now a colorful, playful, eclectic, and warm home.

"It may seem a bit cluttered to some, but I love it!" exclaims Melanie, who shares this tiny studio with her cute cat. "Maximalism isn't for everyone, but I keep it clean!"

Rhea knows a thing or two about living in a small space; she’s made a stylish but functional home in this 420-square-foot studio apartment.

Juan De Anda “built shelves into the awkward spaces in walls, had custom storage seating made to measure, and even turned hinged doors into sliding barn doors.”

Los Angeles-based writer, comedian, and actor Christina Anthony turned a “small and simple” studio apartment into a “cozy, colorful, vintage, and dreamy home.”

Salome Mergia's Upper West Side studio was furnished a lot from places like Housing Works, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and other vintage spots.

After decluttering and downsizing, Matthew Jeffers embraced this small studio’s natural flow to create a personal retreat — what he calls “functional tranquility.”

Jasmine Espinoza actually grew up in this building and was able to get a deal on this small but cozy studio apartment: $1,500-a-month rent!

Natalie, her wife, and their dog have moved eight times within the last 12 years, but I feel like this beautiful small studio might be their home for a while.

Ariana Govan has been renting this ADU in Los Angeles' Cheviot Hills neighborhood for six months. Originally from New York, she knew she was crafty enough to make the small space work.

See inside this teeny rental apartment that Ria has made feel cozy despite the small size.

Tour this small San Fran studio apartment in a 1906 Edwardian building with ornate molding and gothic door hardware.

See inside Gina Fuchs’ small Brooklyn studio apartment that’s full of color, tchotchkes, small-space design ideas, and perhaps most importantly, a ton of fun!

“I know it might sound silly to pick an apartment because of its bathroom, but finding an apartment with a decent bathroom is really difficult in NY,” writes Jhenene.

This former plumber's van was custom built for a retiree in Idaho and features stunning zellige tiles paired with natural wood tones, rattan, and the perfect baby blue cabinets.

And it checked all the boxes.

This $2250-a-month, open-play rental loft was the first and only apartment the couple toured before moving in.

See inside a rental that transformed from a “completely empty, all-gray, kinda crusty box” to a “Lisa Frank and Y2K vibe.”

Impressively, there are five different paint colors in just 515 square feet.

Decorator Barbara Campbell isn’t a “white wall” person; instead she insists on being surrounded by “uplifting, welcoming color.”

Fernanda Clark landed THE vintage orange couch used in Jeremy Allen White’s viral Calvin Klein ad.

There’s peel-and-stick wallpaper in the entryway, peel-and-stick panel molding, a gorgeous sketch from 1884, and a ton of other traditional, refined details.

Amanda Phillips pays $2389 a month for her 425-square-foot studio apartment in Manhattan’s Rose Hill.

There's a brilliant cat litter box solution in this small Upper West Side studio apartment too!

The home types are tiny houses, studio apartments, trailers, and even a mix of both.

Xiao and her partner are big fans of small and well-designed spaces, and their shared studio is a great example.

After living around the globe, Rose Adele is ready to stay put for a while in this delightful home.

Steven Russell describes his Chicago studio apartment's decor style as "Frasier, but a studio."

Emily Ann Salles’ challenge was "how to turn the corporate-feeling 500-square-foot box into something cozy that would make me (and my dog!) feel at home in our new city.”

It’s super small and has a bizarre layout and a tub in the middle of the space, but Austin’s filled it with color, patterns, storage solutions, DIYs, and unique decor.

“The moment I walked into the studio I was in love,” homeowner Caroline Conner shares.

Sage Schwer is the owner of the vintage clothing store Porch Finds, and her rental loft is full of cool secondhand finds.

See inside Katy Mae Turner's small Los Angeles studio apartment that she's made feel warm through colors like pink, orange, yellow, and cream, along with natural wood tones and warm lighting.

Tour a small studio decorated with a coastal, colorful, maximalist style and decorated with with pieces designed by LGBTQIA+ artists.

Medical student Su Tashan turned to DIY projects and budget buys to transform her teeny dorm room into a maximalist, cozy, "dopamine decor" home.

See how this renter decorated her small Boston studio apartment with ultra-minimal, calming vibes.

See inside a small studio that feels larger, thanks to high ceilings, big windows, and smart storage ideas.

The biggest challenge for Mallory Wackerman was adding interest to a one-room, new-build white box of a studio apartment.

Ashley literally mapped out every square inch of her home to curate the best layout

Designer Drew Michael Scott refreshed this plain, “white box” 290-square-foot studio apartment with secondhand finds and a DIY headboard.

See how an old boat house was transformed into a tiny but cozy and cute backyard tiny home that’s less than 300 square feet in size.

The key to this teeny home's success is the long wall of built-ins, which lets the home transform into different rooms throughout the day.

Tour this software engineer's 280-square-foot studio apartment in Crown Heights that rents for $2150 a month.

This is Jacqueline’s first time living without roommates, and she’s made her small space bright and cozy with colorful rugs, green plants, and lots of mirrors to reflect sunlight.

Sonam Dolker was born in Nepal, raised in Queens, and has spent her 20s in Brooklyn, with the last year in this small but stylish studio apartment.

Architect Iñigo Gómez brilliantly designed this teeny space, and the gorgeous terrace helps make small-space living luxurious.

“It is the perfect size for living alone and is my happy place — I love coming home to the space,” Melissa Verdicchio writes of her home.

See how this renter made his Upper West Side studio apartment feel playful and comfortable despite the small size.

Tour a fashion designer’s home tucked away in a neighborhood in Glassell Park, which is filled with eclectic patterns.

See how this renter tackled the challenge of small-space living and created a minimal-maximal home in just 220 square feet.