Apartments are housing units within a building. They are usually rented, but sometimes they can be owned as a cooperative or a condominium.
Types of Apartments
A studio, or efficiency, is a one-room apartment. It often has a separate bathroom and sometimes has a separate kitchen.
A one-bedroom apartment has a bedroom that is separate from the living area. Two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments have two and three separate bedrooms, respectively. These apartments may have full separate kitchens.
A loft has high ceilings and large windows. Lofts are usually created when commercial buildings are converted into apartment buildings.
A duplex is an apartment that has two levels. A triplex has three.ManhattanApts.com Types of Apartments
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Fast Facts
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Can be referred to as "flats"
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Renters called tenants, owners called landlords
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Typically available for lease of 1 year or 6 monthsImmihelp.com: Apartment Rental Tips
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World's tallest apartment complex is Q1 Resort & Spa in Queensland, AustraliaQ1 Resort & Spa: Q1 Fact Sheet (PDF file)
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Likely world's smallest apartment measures 62 square feet, located in London, EnglandSFGate.com: Multimedia: Cozy One-Bedroom
