Apartments in the US are shrinking. Here are the 10 cities with the smallest average sizes on the market — and 10 that have the largest.

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map of the smallest apartments in the US — This map created by RentCafe depicts the 30 cities in the US that have the biggest and the smallest average apartment sizes.
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The average US apartment size has fluctuated over the last decade, but suffered a steep drop in 2022, a new study found.
The largest apartments landed in an East Coast city while the West Coast claimed the smallest, according to RentCafe data.
Here are the 10 cities with the largest apartments, and 10 with the smallest.

These are the 10 cities with the largest apartment sizes on average, according to RentCafe.

The corner of an apartment building — Real estate investors could be hit with a capital gains tax on selling an apartment complex like this is the like-kind exchange is abolished.
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10. Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, Alabama — Huntsville is situated in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. It’s known for its military base Redstone Arsenal as well as many aviation and aerospace companies.
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Huntsville is situated in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. It's known for its military base Redstone Arsenal as well as many aviation and aerospace companies.

Average size of new apartments: 1,022 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 909 square feet

10-year percent change: 11%

9. Columbia, SC

Downtown Columbia, South Carolina. — Columbia, the capital city of South Carolina, is home to the University of South Carolina and the second largest city in the state.
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Columbia, the capital city of South Carolina, is home to the University of South Carolina and the second largest city in the state.

Average size of new apartments: 1,034 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 984 square feet

10-year percent change: 5%

tied-8. Henderson, NV

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Henderson is a Nevada city located about 15 miles away from the Las Vegas Strip. It has a population of over 330,000, and is home to Nevada State College.

Average size of new apartments: 1,037 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 943 square feet

10-year percent change: 9%

tied-8. Tucson, AZ

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Located in the desert, Tucson is known for mostly having adobe-style buildings. It's the home of the University of Arizona.

Average size of new apartments: 1,037 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 737 square feet

10-year percent change: 29%

7. Greensboro, NC

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Greensboro is the third-most populous city in North Carolina after Charlotte and Raleigh. Its Guilford Courthouse National Military Park has exhibits on the American Revolution.

Average size of new apartments: 1,041 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 915 square feet

10-year percent change: 12%

6. Lubbock, TX

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Located in West Texas, Lubbock is known for celebrating musicians of the region, and is the home of Texas Tech University.

Average size of new apartments: 1,055 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 876 square feet

10-year percent change: 17%

5. Marietta, GA

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Marietta is one of the largest suburbs in Atlanta, located 15 miles northwest of the city.

Average size of new apartments: 1,060 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 1,025 square feet

10-year percent change: 3%

4. Knoxville, TN

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Knoxville is situated along the Tennessee River. It's best known for being home to the University of Tennessee.

Average size of new apartments: 1,075 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 898 square feet

10-year percent change: 17%

3. Mobile, AL

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Mobile is situated on Alabama's Gulf Coast. It has a population of over 180,000.

Average size of new apartments: 1,080 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 892 square feet

10-year percent change: 17%

2. Gainesville, FL

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Gainesville is a Florida city located in the center of the state, about two hours from the nearest beach. It's known for being the home of University of Florida.

Average size of new apartments: 1,105 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 979 square feet

10-year percent change: 11%

1. Tallahassee, FL

The capital of Florida takes the top spot for largest average apartment size in the US. It's known for being home to one of the largest universities in the country – Florida State University.

Average size of new apartments: 1,182 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 991 square feet

10-year percent change: 16%

And now, here are the 10 US cities with the smallest apartments.

These are the 10 cities with the smallest apartment sizes on average, according to RentCafe.

Looking up at apartment buildings against a blue sky — Apartment renters are finally getting some relief in 11 cities across the country.
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10. St. Paul, MN

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St. Paul is one of the oldest cities in Minnesota, located 12 miles outside of Minneapolis.

Average size of new apartments: 787 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 794 square feet

10-year percent change: -1%

Tied-9. Silver Spring, MD

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Silver Spring is the fifth-most populous city in Maryland with a population of around 80,000. It's situated only six miles outside of Washington, DC.

Average size of new apartments: 787 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 894 square feet

10-year percent change: -15%

Tied-9. Philadelphia, PA

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Known as the "city of brotherly love," Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city. It's known for its connection to American history and as home to several professional sports teams, including the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.

Average size of new apartments: 780 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 770 square feet

10-year percent change: 1%

8. Boston, MA

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Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. It's known for its eponymous marathon, Fenway Park, and being the location of the iconic show "Cheers."

Average size of new apartments: 773 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 759 square feet

10-year percent change: 2%

7. Washington, DC

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Washington, DC is the capital city of the US. It has various museums, and is home to the country's first Historically Black College and University – Howard University.

Average size of new apartments: 747 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 738 square feet

10-year percent change: 1%

6. San Francisco, CA

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Located in California's Bay Area, San Francisco is the third most expensive city to live in the US, according to Forbes.

Average size of new apartments: 741 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 689 square feet

10-year percent change: 7%

5. Manhattan, NY

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Manhattan is the most populated borough of New York City with over one million residents living on the 13-mile stretch of island.

Average size of new apartments: 740 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 721 square feet

10-year percent change: 3%

4. Detroit, MI

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Known as "Motor City," Detroit is the largest city in Michigan, and is known for its historical ties to the music industry.

Average size of new apartments: 739 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 769 square feet

10-year percent change: -4%

3. Brooklyn, NY

A NYC Ferry sails in the East River under the Brooklyn Bridge on January 8, 2022, in New York City.
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Brooklyn is the second New York City borough to make the list, and is known for being home to iconic New York attractions like Coney Island, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Average size of new apartments: 692 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 737 square feet

10-year percent change: -7%

Tied-2. Portland, OR

Portland Oregon skyline city — Portland, Oregon, has grown its the licensed cannabis industry since recreational marijuana was legalized in 2015.
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Portland is the largest city in Oregon with a population of over 640,000. It's known for its proximity to nature and eco-friendliness.

Average size of new apartments: 681 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 742 square feet

10-year percent change: -9%

Tied-2. Queens, NY

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Queens is the New York City borough with the smallest apartments, according to data gathered by RentCafe. It's the largest borough in the city by area.

Average size of new apartments: 681 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 727 square feet

10-year percent change: -7%

1. Seattle, WA

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Seattle is Washington's largest city, and it's known for being the birthplace of coffee giant Starbucks. It's also home to tech industry titans Microsoft and Amazon.

Average size of new apartments: 659 square feet

Average size of all apartments: 689 square feet

10-year percent change: -5%

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