4 Reasons for the Popularity of Small Studios

A studio apartment is one of the most in-demand formats of modern housing, which sells out in new developments like hot pastries. Together with an expert, we analyze the reasons for such popularity.

Dmitry Batluk
Expert. Director of Sales at GKM IC.
1. It's a Profitable Investment

Since real estate prices have not risen in recent times, buyers investing money into purchasing apartments aim more to preserve their funds than to make a profit in the future, making a liquid purchase. No matter how the market behaves, it's easier to sell a small studio than a mansion on Rublevskoye Highway. It’s also easier to rent it out.

Daria Nazarenko
2. Easy to Use as an Office

Due to the rapid increase in rental prices, especially in Moscow, entrepreneurs are increasingly shifting employees to remote work. As a result, offices are becoming smaller – small companies with just 40 square meters can easily accommodate workspaces, meeting rooms, and a mini-kitchen.

Design: Nido Interiors
3. Excellent Housing for Singles

In megacities, more and more people are not in hurry to tie the knot. The number of people who enjoy their own company is growing. Is this good or bad? Hard to say. But according to sociologists, this trend is unlikely to change in the near future.

4. Attractive Starting Price

Nowadays, young couples often look for housing to live in for three to five years before moving to a new place, depending on whether their family has grown or lifestyle has changed.

Sometimes housing doesn’t even need to be changed, as modest-looking apartments often reveal hidden potential that allows adding an extra 10 or even 15 square meters to the main space. This is especially common in studios located in former industrial buildings or other non-residential spaces.

Design: Marina Sarkisyan
Featured on the cover: Design project by Mikhail Tikhonov.
Layout solution: ЖК «Южное Бунино» in Yamantovo (GKM IC).