Studio condos also exist, which are architecturally the same as studio apartments. However, individuals own these rather than rent them from a landlord.

But when you’re living in a small studio apartment, that very openness can feel a bit stifling. You don’t have to hire a home organization expert to keep your space in order, though.

Interior design is a chance to have fun and be creative, and that is exactly what Alex Danko, 33, has done with her 1,650-square-foot studio apartment, which she has lived in since March 2023.