An Urban 1BR is a small apartment that keeps studio-like square footage but tucks the bed behind a partial wall or sliding door—often with no bedroom window—to give renters a hint of privacy at a price just below a traditional one-bedroom. Here's an overview of this unit type's key attributes:
| Feature |
Typical Details |
| Layout |
Single open living / kitchen space plus a partially enclosed sleeping area—often a nook, half-height wall, or sliding/opaque door instead of four full walls and a hinged door.
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| Bedroom window |
Frequently absent; the interior “bedroom” borrows light and ventilation from the living room, which is allowed by code in many cities.
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| Size range |
Roughly 450 – 600 sq ft—smaller than a standard 1-BR but larger than most studios.
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| Price position |
Priced below full 1-bedrooms yet above most studios, providing perceived “true bedroom” privacy at a discount.
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| Target renter |
Urban professionals who want a bit of separation for sleeping, WFH calls, or guests without paying for a full 1-BR.
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| Common trade-offs |
No exterior bedroom window, limited closet space, and sound/light bleed from the main living area.
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