noun
apartment building; apartment block
Refers to the whole building or complex, often a smaller wooden or low-rise structure compared to マンション.
See also: アパートメントハウス
駅の近くに新しいアパートが建った。
A new apartment building was built near the station.
noun
Refers to an individual unit within a building. Abbreviation of アパートメント.
See also: アパートメント
彼はワンルームのアパートに住んでいる。
He lives in a studio apartment.