Types of apartments in Quebec
What does a 1½, 2½, etc. apartment mean?
The size of an apartment in Quebec is determined, rather than by the number of bedrooms, by the number of rooms (which includes the kitchen). The “1/2” corresponds to the bathroom, also known as a “demi-pièce”.
Loft and apartments 1 ½
They are ideal for one person.
An apartment of this size generally contains :
- A large living room with kitchenette
- An enclosed bathroom
* This image is an example of a layout.
Apartments 2 ½
- A closed room
- A living room with kitchenette
- A bathroom
* This image is an example of a layout.
Apartments 3 ½
Perfect size for a couple.
- One bedroom
- An exhibition
- A complete kitchen
- A bathroom
* This image is an example of a layout.
Apartments 4 ½
- Two bedrooms
- An exhibition
- A bathroom
- A kitchen, separate or not
* This image is an example of a layout.
Apartments 5 ½
- 3 bedrooms
- An exhibition
- A dining room
- A bathroom
- A kitchen
* This image is an example of a layout.