If you’ve ever searched for a place to live in the US, you’ve seen the word “apartment” everywhere. Switch to a British property site, and suddenly everything is a “flat.” So what is a flat, exactly? It’s simply the British English word for an apartment, the same home, different name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apartments are one of the most common rental choices in the country. After all, 39%<\/a> of all US renters live in apartment buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This guide breaks down what a flat is, the different types, how it compares to other property types, and what to know before you rent or own one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n