Synonyms of apartments

apartments

noun

plural of apartment

1

as in penthouses

a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place

a spacious six-room apartment that occupies the entire upper floor of a two-family house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penthouses
• condominiums
• lodgings
• flats
• suites
• tenements
• condos
• studios
• digs
• efficiencies
• duplexes
• saloons
• maisonettes
• garden apartments
• diggings
• studio apartments
• duplex apartments
• efficiency apartments
• flatlets
• wings
• salons
• railroad flats
• triplexes
• apartment houses
• apartment buildings
• granny flats
• walk-ups
• tenement houses
• galleries
• cohousings
• bed-sitters
• floor-throughs

2

as in rooms

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall

the museum sets aside this large central apartment to display special exhibitions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rooms
• chambers
• cells
• cabins
• closets
• accommodations
• alcoves
• compartments
• bays
• cubicles
• berths
• booths
• nooks
• niches
• snuggeries
• recesses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apartments

In the decades since, front-row real estate has transformed into high-tech mini-apartments. — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

The city of Chicago recently pursued a worthy effort to build affordable apartments on the West Side. — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

The natural fabric layers seamlessly into English cottages, cozy urban apartments, and relaxed California homes alike, delivering gentle movement without overwhelming a space. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

The revamp of Furness Hall will include 35 apartments for artists earning 60% to 80% of the area median income (AMI). — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026

In late July, Kansas City leaders committed city staff to make emergency repairs to North Lawn apartments as some residents had gone weeks without power and air conditioning. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

Colorado also legalized accessory dwelling units statewide in 2024, letting homeowners build small backyard or garage apartments without needing a special hearing or approval. — Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

The 64 market-rate apartments would be in two three-story buildings totaling 56,400 square feet. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026