Let's face it, not everyone can afford a house - and, more importantly, not everyone *wants* to buy a house.
You may be single, not interested in starting a family - or buying a flat might just suit your lifestyle.
And - on the plus side - as well as being less expensive, flats are considered to be safer than a house.
With lower maintenance costs, they often have the advantage of being decorated with better finishes too.
So what's the Bedford market like at the moment?
Well, there's plenty to choose from - and with the help of Zoopla - here's a selection at different prices.
Let's have a nosey.


. Chaucer Road, Bedford - £150,000
This 1-bed flat has a long lease and is chain free Photo: William H Brown - Bedford

. St Michael's Road - £165,000
This 1-bed ground floor flat has communal parking Photo: William H Brown - Bedford

. King Alfred Way - £200,000
This 2-bed ground floor flat has an en suite to the master bedroom Photo: Taylor Made

1. Chaucer Road, Bedford - £150,000
This 1-bed flat has a long lease and is chain free Photo: William H Brown - Bedford

2. St Michael's Road - £165,000
This 1-bed ground floor flat has communal parking Photo: William H Brown - Bedford

3. King Alfred Way - £200,000
This 2-bed ground floor flat has an en suite to the master bedroom Photo: Taylor Made

4. Palgrave Road - £150,000
This 1-bed maisonette has a private entrance and allocated parking at the front Photo: Hollands Smith