How Much Does Solid Hardwood Cost for a Apartment?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A typical apartment runs about 850 square feet. Installed hardwood flooring for that space costs $6,323 to $18,223 in 2026 depending on product tier, with the middle of the market near $10,148.
Apartment cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $6,323–$11,211 | $8,533 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $7,258–$12,146 | $9,468 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $6,408–$12,146 | $9,043 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $7,917–$13,314 | $10,148 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $7,917–$14,249 | $10,616 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $9,978–$18,223 | $13,166 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $10,913–$18,223 | $14,101 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Choosing hardwood for a apartment
Sound transmission matters — many buildings require underlayment with a minimum IIC rating.
Measure your actual room — apartments vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your apartment is bigger or smaller than 850 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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How big is an average apartment?
A typical apartment in a US home measures around 850 sq ft average — about 850 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best hardwood tier for a apartment?
Sound transmission matters — many buildings require underlayment with a minimum IIC rating.
What does labor cost for a apartment?
Professional hardwood installation for a 850 sq ft apartment runs roughly $3,612 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.