Apartment living is convenient and once you find the right space, there is so much you can do to turn it into a warm and comfortable home – installing an electric fireplace is one of the steps you can take.

Many people generally associate electric fireplaces with larger homes, but there are many models that are perfect for smaller spaces too.

In this blog, we have listed five of the best electric fireplaces for apartments.

Top Electric Fireplaces for Apartments & Smaller Spaces

1. Touchstone Chesmont 50" White Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace

This fireplace comes standard with a modern mantel (available in multiple colors), giving you the benefits of an electric fireplace, but some of the features of a traditional fireplace too. Along with enjoying the realistic flames, you can also choose between high and low heat settings, as well as crystal and drift wood hearth options. 

And to help you save even more space, the frontal location of the heating vent makes it possible to mount a TV above your fireplace.

2. Touchstone AudioFlare Black 50" Electric Fireplace

This modern electric fireplace is known for its quality and is ideal for anyone who loves listening to music in front of a fire. Along with the 3 flame colors, this unit also has a Bluetooth speaker, allowing you to play your favorite playlists while you relax. The slim black glass frame gives this fireplace the perfect finishing touch and adds a touch of class to any space.

The Touchstone AudioFlare electric fireplace can be recessed, or wall mounted and is capable of heating a space of up to 400 square feet.

3. Modern Flames Landscape Pro 58'' Electric Fireplace Wall Mounted Suite

If you have a little bit more space to play with, this mounted fireplace suite from Modern Flames is ideal. Crafted from solid birch hardwood, the mantel is paint-ready and can easily be mounted on your apartment wall using top and bottom brackets. Choose from a variety of flame and downlighting colors that you can either sync or enjoy independently. A back screen enhances the flame colors at anytime of the day.

Clear acrylic crystals, grey smoke acrylic crystals, and elegant hand-painted driftwood logs are included with every fireplace.

4. Compton 44'' Electric Fireplace Suite by European Home

This electric fireplace is a fan favorite among apartment and condo owners because it is so versatile. What’s more, it doesn’t require any venting, making it even more convenient. The Evoflame technology helps create realistic visuals while saving energy at the same time. And all functionalities can be controlled using a handy remote.

Choose between a back tile surround motif or a stone finish, depending on your style preferences. No running gas lines required.

5. Touchstone Fury 50" 3-Sided Electric Fireplace

The last mention on our list of the best electric fireplace for apartments comes from Touchstone. This three-sided unit produces life-like flames using LED technology – choose from 9 different color flame and bed options. A mirror panel gives this electric fireplace more depth, while the fully finished mantel design completes the look.

This electric fireplace can be mounted on or recessed in the wall of any room of your apartment.

There you have it – the best electric fireplaces for apartments. But before you decide, you might also want to read this guide on what to consider when choosing an electric fireplace.