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[Gizzmo]

Ok, maybe im stupid.........but can anyone tell me the difference between a single 'room' apartment and a single 'studio' apartment?

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[naturegirl321]

I think the studio is only one room total and the other is a living room plus a bedroom. But I really don't know.

[ChicagoCubMike]

Gizzmo, where is it that the housing ads to which you're referring were posted? In most of the U.S., a studio apartment and a single-room apartment are synonymous. Basically, they both are one room with a bathroom and, sometimes, a separate kitchen (otherwise the kitchen may just be an alcove along the wall in the main room or something of that nature). An apartment inclusive of a living room and a bedroom would generally be referred to as a one-bedroom.

Keep in mind, too, a studio with a separate kitchen can also make the apartment feel much bigger than it really is.