Studios and 1-bedrooms are getting more compact and now make up the majority of U.S. apartments.

On the bright side, two- and three-bedroom apartments are increasing in floor space. These larger types are contributing to the average U.S. apartment bouncing back to 916 square feet after a sharp decline.

Here’s a quick recap of the key highlights from our report:

  • Studios and one-bedroom units, responding to high housing demand, now dominate the new apartments market with a 54.3% share. 

  • Studios lost 54 sq. ft. over the last decade, while three-bedrooms grew by 19 sq. ft.

  • Still, cities like Chicago (+97 sq ft) and San Francisco (+73 sq ft) now offer larger rentals.

Cities With Smallest Size of New Apartments

  1. Seattle, WA – 661 square feet
  2. Portland, OR – 685 square feet
  3. Queens, NY – 692 square feet
  4. Brooklyn, NY – 712 square feet
  5. Detroit, MI – 726 square feet

Cities With Largest Size of New Apartments

  1. Gainesville, FL – 1,173 square feet
  2. Tallahassee, FL – 1,159 square feet
  3. Baton Rouge, LA – 1,068 square feet
  4. Knoxville, TN – 1,057 square feet
  5. Marietta, GA – 1,055 square feet
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