Studio Apartment Inspection Checklist, Printable PDF

Studio units compress living and sleeping into one space, so a generic multi-bedroom form wastes lines. This studio apartment inspection checklist uses a combined living area / bedroom block plus kitchen and bathroom — with the standard move-in and move-out columns and notes.

Document the open floor plan, closet, and kitchen appliances on move-in day. Controls below add exterior or garage if your studio includes a patio or parking spot.

One-bedroom and larger layouts are on this tool when you inspect bigger units.

Studios hide wear behind murphy beds and fold-down tables—extend each piece fully before photographing surfaces. Sound matters: run water and listen for neighbor pipes through shared walls. Measure fridge clearance if the unit is galley style; note gaps on the appliance row for airflow. Closet rod height should be checked with a tape measure when you plan to bring a wardrobe box. Because one room serves triple duty, mark zones on the sketch area in the margin (sleep, work, cook) for your own planning even though the landlord only needs condition notes.

A condition record, not a legal form. Security deposit rules and inspection requirements vary by state and by lease.