bachelor apartments

Compact solo living spaces

Bachelor apartments are small, typically one-room rental units designed for single occupants.

The term emphasizes compact living space where sleeping, cooking, and living areas share one room, distinguished from larger apartments with separate bedrooms.

Common in urban areas where space is at a premium: The building was converted into bachelor apartments in the 1960s.

Also called bachelor pads or studio apartments.

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  • rentalPaid temporary use
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  • soloPerformance by one

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