In short Calm, quiet and easy-going cats that are content indoors suit an apartment best. Topping adaptability are breeds that tolerate limited space well and love comfort.
How we rated
Scored on apartment-adaptability: tolerance of enclosed space, activity level and talkativeness. A high score = the cat is comfortable in an apartment.
Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicНайактивнішіSmartestНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до собак
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Chantilly-TiffanyTalkativeness 2.5Energy 3.0Independence 2.05.02
LaPermTalkativeness 2.0Energy 3.5Independence 3.05.03
NebelungTalkativeness 2.0Energy 3.0Independence 3.55.04
Selkirk RexTalkativeness 2.5Energy 3.5Independence 2.55.05
SphynxTalkativeness 3.5Energy 4.5Independence 1.55.06
Seychellois CatTalkativeness 4.0Energy 4.5Independence 1.55.07
Balinese CatTalkativeness 4.5Energy 4.5Independence 1.55.08
RagdollTalkativeness 2.0Energy 2.5Independence 2.05.09
American CurlTalkativeness 2.5Energy 3.5Independence 2.55.010
Persian CatTalkativeness 1.5Energy 1.5Independence 3.05.011
Exotic Longhair CatTalkativeness 1.5Energy 2.0Independence 2.55.012
SnowshoeTalkativeness 3.5Energy 4.0Independence 2.05.013
Scottish Fold CatTalkativeness 2.0Energy 2.5Independence 3.05.014
Chartreux CatTalkativeness 1.5Energy 3.0Independence 3.55.015
Thai CatTalkativeness 4.0Energy 4.0Independence 2.05.016
Exotic Shorthair CatTalkativeness 1.5Energy 2.0Independence 2.55.017
Tonkinese CatTalkativeness 4.0Energy 4.5Independence 2.05.018
Japanese BobtailTalkativeness 3.5Energy 4.5Independence 2.55.019
Singapura CatTalkativeness 2.5Energy 4.0Independence 2.05.020
Siamese CatTalkativeness 5.0Energy 4.5Independence 1.55.021
MunchkinTalkativeness 2.5Energy 4.0Independence 2.55.022
Oriental ShorthairTalkativeness 5.0Energy 4.5Independence 1.55.023
Russian Blue CatTalkativeness 2.0Energy 3.0Independence 3.55.024
Mekong BobtailTalkativeness 3.0Energy 4.0Independence 2.55.025
Cornish RexTalkativeness 3.0Energy 5.0Independence 2.05.026
Sacred BirmanTalkativeness 2.0Energy 3.0Independence 2.55.027
Devon RexTalkativeness 3.0Energy 4.5Independence 1.55.028
KoratTalkativeness 3.0Energy 3.5Independence 2.55.029
Havana BrownTalkativeness 3.0Energy 4.0Independence 2.55.030
German RexTalkativeness 2.5Energy 3.5Independence 2.05.0FAQ
Can a cat be kept indoors without going outside?
Yes — most breeds live perfectly well strictly indoors, given play, vertical space (shelves, cat trees) and attention.
Which cats suit an apartment best?
Calm, sociable breeds: British Shorthair, Persian, Ragdoll, Scottish Fold — home space is enough for them.
What does a cat need in an apartment?
A scratching post, climbing spots, toys and regular attention — to avoid boredom and damage.