--- title: "Cat breeds suited to apartment living: our top 20 | Pedibase" description: "Cat breeds suited to apartment living: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-for-apartments" meta: "og:description": "Cat breeds suited to apartment living: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Cat breeds suited to apartment living: our top 20" "twitter:description": "Cat breeds suited to apartment living: our top 20, based on scores from our breed listings (temperament, size, average price) and verified breeders." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Cat breeds suited to apartment living: our top 20" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Top 20 # Cat breeds suited to apartment living Not all cat breeds adapt equally well to indoor living. These breeds are often recommended for apartments, provided they get outdoor access and stimulation. Open a breed profile for temperament, grooming and breeders. 1. 1 [![Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5733/2609850377_6bfd25e934_b.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) ## [Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) An elegant, affectionate and calm cat, recognizable by its blue eyes and its white gloves. Apartment living: 5/5Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) [ 259 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-birman) 2. 2 [![Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4514/chat_persan_beige.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) ## [Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) The Persian is a calm and very affectionate cat, appreciated for its majestic appearance and its gentleness in everyday life. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Iran [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) [ 198 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-persian) 3. 3 [![Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4532/pexels-photo-37252511.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) ## [Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable. Apartment living: 5/5Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) [ 189 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll) 4. 4 [![British Longhair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4593/british_longhair_-_blue_bicolor.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair) ## [British Longhair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair) A calm, round little cat, close to its family without being intrusive. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair) [ 84 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair) 5. 5 [![Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6571/pexels-photo-31644050.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) ## [Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) A hairless cat, affectionate and very close to its human. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Canada [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) [ 53 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sphynx) 6. 6 [![Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7562/exotic-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) ## [Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) A calm, affectionate and round cat, close to the Persian but easier to live with on a daily basis. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) [ 49 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-exotic) 7. 7 [![Scottish Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6579/pexels-photo-36063193.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) ## [Scottish Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) A tender and peaceful cat, famous for its delicately folded ears. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) [ 33 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold) 8. 8 [![Scottish Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10346/scottish-straight-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) ## [Scottish Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) The round-faced cat of the Scottish Fold, with straight ears and preserved health. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-straight) [ 29 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-straight) 9. 9 [![Highland Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4789/ge0f2af437ae37504fadecfd166b5bf827b14ca80428a2d4b7f10f249f1f9b5ca2e023fe4317f062ad67a421c3656b900f6edc99811fa71ff90bb46b999229c5f_1280.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-fold) ## [Highland Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-fold) The long-haired Scottish Fold: gentle, calm and to be monitored closely in terms of joints. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom / United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-fold) [ 25 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-highland-fold) 10. 10 [![Highland Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9332/highland-straight-1788360993029.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-straight) ## [Highland Straight](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-straight) The straight-eared brother of the Highland Fold: same gentleness, without the folded-ear gene. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom / United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/highland-straight) [ 21 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-highland-straight) 11. 11 [![Selkirk Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6721/selkirk_rex_longhair_finticat_cat_show_helsinki_2013-11-23.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/selkirk-rex) ## [Selkirk Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/selkirk-rex) A curly-haired, affectionate and calm cat that deeply loves family life. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/selkirk-rex) [ 17 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-selkirk-rex) 12. 12 [![Russian Blue](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9537/bleu-russe.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/russian-blue) ## [Russian Blue](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/russian-blue) An elegant, calm and loyal cat, recognizable by its blue coat with silvery highlights. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Russia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/russian-blue) [ 14 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-russian-blue) 13. 13 [![Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9549/thai.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) ## [Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) [ 11 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai) 14. 14 [![Cornish Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5134/abyssinian-cornish_rex_cross_breed.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) ## [Cornish Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) A curly-haired, athletic cat that is very close to its human. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cornish-rex) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cornish-rex) 15. 15 [![Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5065/oriental_shorthair_cat.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) ## [Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) An elegant cat, very talkative and intensely attached to its human. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/oriental-shorthair) [ 10 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-oriental-shorthair) 16. 16 [![American Curl](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/562/american_curl_2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) ## [American Curl](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) A gentle, playful cat that is very attached to its family, recognizable by its curled ears. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/american-curl) [ 7 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-curl) 17. 17 [![Korat](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5063/korat_cat_wikipedia.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/korat) ## [Korat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/korat) A rare Thai cat, affectionate and peaceful with bright green eyes. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/korat) [ 6 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-korat) 18. 18 [![Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5234/pexels-photo-34462779.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) ## [Céleste](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) A calm cat with a semi-long coat and bright blue eyes. Apartment living: 5/5Medium Modern selection [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/celeste) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-celeste) 19. 19 [![Lykoi](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4797/pexels-photo-8727909.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/lykoi) ## [Lykoi](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/lykoi) The werewolf cat: lively, sociable and with a naturally sparse coat. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/lykoi) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lykoi) 20. 20 [![Munchkin](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5211/pexels-photo-13307470.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/munchkin) ## [Munchkin](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/munchkin) A short-legged cat, playful, affectionate and full of curiosity. Apartment living: 5/5Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/munchkin) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-munchkin) This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. 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