efficiency apartments

Small single-room units

Efficiency apartments are small rental units combining living, sleeping, and kitchen areas in a single room, with only the bathroom separate.

The name suggests economical use of space—everything essential compressed into minimal square footage.

Common in urban areas where housing costs are high: She rented an efficiency apartment near campus.

Also called efficiencies or studio apartments.

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