Fit guide / updated August 26, 2026

Apartment Beds: 10 Frames With Real Footprints and Storage Options

A queen mattress is standardized; a queen bed frame is not. Headboards, rails, drawers, and upholstery can add meaningful inches. Use the full frame footprint and include the space required to open storage.

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Before you buy

Four fit checks that matter

  1. Measure the complete frame, not the mattress size.
  2. Preserve a usable route from the door to the closet and both sides where possible.
  3. Add drawer-pull clearance for storage beds.
  4. Confirm elevator, stair, and package dimensions before delivery day.

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10 apartment beds to compare

Prices are merchandise-only snapshots from official product references. Availability, tax, and delivery must be rechecked for your address before checkout.

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value · IKEA

SLATTUM upholstered bed frame, dark gray, Queen

61.38" W × 81.88" D × 33.5" H

$149.004.2 rating · 540 reviews
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02
smart · IKEA

MALM high bed frame with 2 storage boxes, Queen

66.13" W × 83.13" D × 39.38" H

$399.004.1 rating · 984 reviews
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03
value · IKEA

MELLGRUND bed frame, off-white, Queen

63" W × 82.63" D × 57.5" H

$199.005.0 rating · 5 reviews
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04
smart · IKEA

MALM bed frame, dark-brown veneer, King

82.25" W × 83.13" D × 39.38" H

$399.004.0 rating · 1,458 reviews
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smart · IKEA

TONSTAD bed frame, brown stained oak veneer, King

79.5" W × 83.13" D × 45.63" H

$489.004.6 rating · 30 reviews
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06
design · IKEA

BRIMNES bed frame with storage and headboard, Queen

62.25" W × 95.25" D × 43.75" H

$549.004.2 rating · 1,201 reviews
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value · IKEA

STJÄRNÖ bed frame, white, Queen

63.38" W × 83.13" D × 53.13" H

$229.004.6 rating · 119 reviews
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design · IKEA

IDANÄS upholstered storage bed, Naggen beige, Queen

64" W × 88.63" D × 47.63" H

$849.004.5 rating · 381 reviews
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design · IKEA

MANDAL bed frame with headboard, birch/white

63" W × 79.5" D

$799.004.5 rating · 73 reviews
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smart · IKEA

RAMNEFJÄLL upholstered bed frame, gray/white, Queen

63.75" W × 83.5" D × 39.38" H

$299.004.2 rating · 213 reviews
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Straight answers

Common bed questions

Will a queen bed fit in a 10 × 11-foot bedroom?

Often, but the specific frame, door swing, closet access, and desired side clearance matter. A low-profile or storage frame can reduce the need for extra furniture.

Are storage beds good for apartments?

They can replace a dresser or bins, but only if drawers or lift-up storage can open without hitting a wall or nearby furniture.