The Best TV Apartments Ever, Ranked: 18 Enviable Abodes From Friends, Supergirl, Mad Men, Sherlock And More

The real estate market is blazing hot right now... and if you're searching for a new place to live, you can always look to your favorite TV shows for a little residential inspiration.

City-dwelling TV characters always seem to have much nicer and bigger apartments than they could possibly afford, so when it came time for us here at TVLine to pick our favorite TV apartments ever, we had plenty to choose from. We went back through the decades and combed through the architectural archives to identify the most luxurious, spacious, altogether desirable fictional apartments — and one real one! — that we'd be more than happy to call home. (Note: This list is just for apartments, not houses. That's a whole other list... with plenty of competition.)

Our list includes a ridiculously roomy Friends crash pad, a midcentury marvel from Mad Men, Mary Tyler Moore's classically cute studio, Lucifer's devilishly divine digs and more. And we even ranked them, just to make things more interesting. So read on to see which TV apartments made our list and where they ended up. Got a favorite we missed? Head on down to the comments and share the listing with us.

Dev's one-bedroom flat had it all: natural lighting, exposed brick, a fireplace large enough for Rachel to crawl into, and a kitchen that was perfect for making homemade pasta on the reg. We're not sure how the working actor afforded an Eames lounge chair, but it sure did look comfy — as did that sunken-in leather couch.

Remember this one, '80s kids? We grew up dreaming of living in a place as totally rad as Joey's artist loft, where he took in daughter Nicole (and romantic rival Michael) on the NBC sitcom. It was a veritable playground, with lots of room to run around, funky neon designs on the wall — and a giant plush chair shaped like a classic car, for some reason. Comfortable? Not at all. But fun? You bet!

Studio apartments don't come any more cavernous — or commented-upon — than the one in Minneapolis that WJM news producer Mary Richards occupied on the '70s CBS hitcom. And although the bachelorette pad had its drawbacks — foremost among them, neighbor Phyllis Lindstrom's frequent drop-ins to pass judgment — it boasted an enviable view, a handy BFF in Rhoda Morgenstern and a closet that was so spacious, we'll be damned if we ever saw Mary wear the same outfit twice!

When PR maven Val decided to go into business for herself, she needed a new office space. What she wound up getting was a two-story Manhattan apartment to share with teenage sister Holly, complete with a home office, a sunken kitchen, huge windows and a balcony most New Yorkers could only ever dream of.

Mindy Lahiri's sprawling brownstone apartment looked like a million bucks (literally) with its spacious layout, walk-in closets and spiral staircase. Plus, its eclectic staging mixed splashes of color with varying patterns, showcasing the character's fashion-forward yet accessible sense of style. Good thing she was making that doctor money!

The genius detective's Baker Street flat looks like an extension of his prodigious brain: dark, and stuffed full of information. It may be cozier than other apartments on this list, but it's tailor-made for a lone wolf like Sherlock Holmes to do a little deductive reasoning. The cushy chairs and roaring fireplace, along with an abundance of books, add up to make it an ideal getaway for grumpy introverts.

'Twas a tough debate, which one Arrowverse apartment to single out. And we went with a photo of Mxyztplk here, because frankly it would take some extradimensional magic for Kara, as the cub reporter editorial assistant she started out as in Season 1, to afford this spacious one-bedroom — which has room for not just a breakfast bar but also a proper dining area, as well as a bathroom big enough to fly around in. But she is Supergirl, so it only makes sense that the home she retreats to after a day of crimefighting is pretty super in its own right.

Frequent plumbing issues aside, the loft shared by Jess & Co. was, to quote Schmidt, straight baller. (Yes, we know. Dollar in the Douche Bag Jar.) The open-floor plan was exquisite and gave the roommates more than enough space any time they fancied a game of True American. Did we mention there were four bedrooms, a balcony and easy access to the roof? We were envious of Jess when she found the room for rent — and remained envious for all seven seasons.

The WB's college drama was a goldmine of unrealistic living situations — those dorm rooms! — but two decades later, we're still coveting Sean's stadium-sized loft, with impossibly high ceilings, lots of exposed brick and plenty of space for wayward coeds to crash for the night. (Plus, that see-through refrigerator? A dream.) How did Sean, a failure-prone entrepreneur, manage to swing such a sweet place? We don't know, and we don't care.

The Broome Street penthouse loft that Rick shared with daughter Alexis and, for a time, his mother Martha, had much to covet — from its airy, open-floor plan to its gorgeous kitchen, from the cozy office hideaway to the textured, diamond-patterned wall treatment by the entry.

Who cares if you're having a wine-down by yourself if the place in which you're having it is as ginormous and sleek as Molly's L.A. crib on the HBO dramedy? Forget red or white, a pile of bricks that stunning calls for champagne! The Dwell-cover-ready apartment isn't just gorgeous, though; it's also hella functional, boasting any number of enticing areas on and/or against which Molly and a gentleman of her choosing can get their freak on.

The devil is very much in the details of the LUX owner's penthouse digs, including elevator access, a full bar with seating, a grand piano (when it hasn't been smashed during a scuffle), a ridiculously inviting step-up bedroom, that cool light fixture that hints at Luci's previous subterranean existence, and of course a sweeping view of the L.A. skyline.

It was a dope pad in 1992, and it's still a dope pad today. The original New York cast's SoHo loft sported super-high ceilings, funky furnishings and enough space for seven strangers, plus a camera crew. When the cast reunited for this year's The Real World Homecoming series, the apartment received a hefty upgrade with brighter lights, finer fabrics and state-of-the-art tech, all of which befitted the reality royalty that resided there.  

Carrie's cluttered apartment still has a lot of fans, but we're partial to Trey MacDougal's classically elegant Park Avenue pad, which Charlotte managed to wrangle for herself in their divorce. (Smart girl.) With its dark wood and refined furnishings, the place looks like a Ralph Lauren catalog come to life and stinks of old money. Even if Charlotte didn't end up with the WASP man of her dreams, at least she got a dream apartment out of the deal.

Thank God for Monica's grandmother: Otherwise, a semi-employed chef and a coffee waitress would never be able to afford such a nice apartment. With its funky, eclectic décor, their place was a welcoming (and huge!) crash pad that served as the gang's home base for ten seasons. The giant balcony was a double-edged sword, though: It offered views of a nearly nude George Stephanopoulos... but also of an Ugly Naked Guy.

When Don Draper got remarried, he also locked down a prime piece of Manhattan real estate. His stylish, swanky Park Avenue penthouse was a 1960s dream, with a mod vibe and a sunken conversation pit that's ideal for swinging soirees. (One downside: It did have a door that connected to the apartment next door, making extramarital dalliances way too convenient.)

The perfect bachelor pad for a witty, well-read radio psychiatrist (who also lives with his father, a physical therapist and a scruffy dog), Frasier Crane's Seattle apartment was so plush, nearly everyone who walked in gushed about it. Drink in the breathtaking skyline views from the generously sized balcony, admire the tastefully chosen pieces of art, play a tune on the grand piano... but just ignore the ratty old recliner.

And now for the granddaddy of all TV apartments: Logan Roy is a billionaire media mogul, so we'd expect him to live in luxury, but even that didn't prepare us for the utter decadence of his Fifth Avenue residence. With its cool marble floors and priceless works of art dotted throughout, the place feels like living inside a museum. But what it lacks in warmth, it makes up for in sheer spectacle. They say money can't buy you happiness, and the Roys certainly prove that... but it can buy you a pretty nice place to be unhappy, at least.