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
Sphynx CatTalkativeness 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
Exotic Longhair CatTalkativeness 1.5Energy 2.0Independence 2.55.011
Persian CatTalkativeness 1.5Energy 1.5Independence 3.05.012
Scottish FoldTalkativeness 2.0Energy 2.5Independence 3.05.013
ChartreuxTalkativeness 1.5Energy 3.0Independence 3.55.014
Thai CatTalkativeness 4.0Energy 4.0Independence 2.05.015
Exotic ShorthairTalkativeness 1.5Energy 2.0Independence 2.55.016
Tonkinese CatTalkativeness 4.0Energy 4.5Independence 2.05.017
Snowshoe CatTalkativeness 3.5Energy 4.0Independence 2.05.018
Singapura CatTalkativeness 2.5Energy 4.0Independence 2.05.019
Japanese BobtailTalkativeness 3.5Energy 4.5Independence 2.55.020
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.