Why Choose a Studio Apartment for College Living?
Spring hits, and suddenly you’re making decisions about next year. Maybe it’s your first time moving off campus. Maybe you’re figuring out how to live on your own—and still get everything done. And then you walk into a studio apartment. One room. Maybe two windows. A lease that runs the full year—even though you’ll only really use the space for six or seven months.
You stop and ask: Can I actually live here?
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Why Choose a Studio Apartment for College Living?
Most apartments near campus are designed for roommates. Shared kitchens. Four leases under one roof. So when you’re considering a studio, it’s usually for a reason:
- Privacy
- Simplicity
- Space that’s yours
But for that space to work, it has to do more than hold furniture. It has to support your life.
How to Set Up a Studio Apartment to Feel Like Home
Kenny Gallo is a CORT Account Executive. He was asked to furnish a studio apartment model near the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta. He didn’t walk in with a checklist. He walked in with a question:
“As soon as I walked in, I stepped out of my current mindset and back into the shoes of my 19-year-old self,” Kenny said. “What would that version of me need to feel at home here?”
How to Make a Studio Apartment Work for Real Life
Kenny created three simple zones:
- A table near the window for both eating and studying
- A bed placed to face natural light, not a wall
- A rug to anchor the living area and give it breathing room
Each piece had a job. Each zone gave the room structure.
“With intentional zones which support mental clarity… it’s just a layout that really helps you focus.”
How to Furnish a Studio Apartment on a Student Schedule and Budget
Even if you’re furnishing your studio yourself, you can think like Kenny did.
Here’s how to approach it:
1. Don’t just fill the room—divide it.
Ask: Where do I want to study? Eat? Relax? Sleep?
Use furniture and lighting to create zones, even if it’s just one open space.
2. Choose fewer, smarter pieces.
- A small table that doubles as a desk.
- A bed that doesn’t block your light.
- A chair that can move between corners.
3. Let open space do some of the work.
Negative space gives your brain room to reset. Don’t overfill.
Leave a corner open on purpose. You’ll use it more than you think.
4. Start with function. Add comfort next.
The right layout will do more for your mental health than a trendy throw pillow. Make sure your space makes your day easier.
What Makes CORT’s Furniture Rental Different for Students?
Most students try to piece it all together—ordering online, borrowing what they can, trying to make it all work once they’re already moved in.
That’s where CORT can help.
You can:
- Choose a student package or build your own
- Have everything delivered and set up
- Return it when the lease ends
It’s still your apartment. CORT just makes it easier to furnish with intention from day one.
How to Know If a Studio Apartment Will Work for You
Do you see where you’ll study, rest, eat, and reset? Does the space support your day—not just your stuff? If yes, it’s already doing its job. And if you need a partner to help bring that to life?
CORT is ready.
Start with a student furniture rental package or create your own setup. They’ll handle the rest. Because a studio doesn’t have to feel small. It just has to feel like yours.
