{"id":16200,"date":"2025-03-27T14:43:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T21:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=16200"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:28:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T20:28:46","slug":"types-of-garage-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/types-of-garage-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Garage Apartments: Coach Houses vs. Garage Suites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Housing costs are continuing to rise. Today, home prices are 47% higher than they were in 2020<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In turn, many homeowners are struggling to accommodate growing families, aging parents, or the need for extra rental income. The expense of major renovations or moving to a larger property is simply too much to shoulder. Sure, they can afford the home they own now (especially if they purchased pre-2020), but buying a new home at escalated interest rates may be out of the question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Converting or adding a garage apartment<\/strong> is one more affordable alternative to buying a bigger home. As far as garage apartments go, there are a few routes you can take. You can build a coach house or a garage suite, <\/strong>or invest in a garage conversion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to choose the right accessory dwelling unit (ADU)<\/a> <\/em>for your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Garage Apartment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A garage apartment is a self-contained<\/em> residential unit that is usually built above, alongside, or within a garage. These structures typically have an open floor plan and include a bedroom, full bath, kitchen, and living space, making them ideal for rental income<\/strong>, in-law suites<\/strong>, or guest accommodations<\/strong>. Garage apartments have all (if not most) of the amenities of a full-sized home packed into a smaller space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garage apartments have recently gained popularity due to their versatility, affordability, and space-saving designs<\/strong>. Turn your garage apartment into a long-term rental<\/a>, short-term Airbnb, or even a secluded office space.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n

People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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