Property Types & Measurements
What Is Apateu (아파트) — apartment?
Definition
A unit in a large managed apartment complex — Korea's most common family home.
Apateu (아파트) are units in dedicated high-rise complexes with shared grounds, parking and management. They are the mainstream family home in Korea and the most heavily traded property type, with the deepest price data by district.
Why it matters
When foreigners search for 'houses in Korea,' they almost always mean apartments. Apartments suit families wanting space, schools and parks, at higher prices than officetels.