Best Small Electric Treadmills for Apartments

A treadmill can make walking or running at home more convenient, but choosing one for an apartment starts with measuring your space.

Compare the space needed during use with the folded storage size. Allow the clear area specified in the manual, check ceiling clearance and plan how you will move the machine through doors or around furniture.

Speed, belt size, user-weight limits and incline vary between models. A small walking pad and a full-size running treadmill serve different needs; neither is automatically a good fit for every apartment.

But let’s face it:

Many treadmills are large and heavy even when they fold. Transport wheels help with repositioning, but do not make a 95- or 155-pound machine easy to carry upstairs.

Motor noise and footfalls can travel through floors. A suitable equipment mat may protect the floor, but should not be treated as a guarantee that neighbors will not hear or feel the treadmill.

For small electric treadmills for apartments, consider both storage access and the usable workout area. Use the manufacturer’s folding and locking procedure rather than improvising a wall hook or leaning position.

The four options below include slim-fold machines, a small two-mode walking pad and a larger folding treadmill. The Schwinn is included for readers who can give up more floor space for a longer belt and powered incline.

4 Electric Treadmills to Compare for Apartments

1. Sunny Health & Fitness Strider SF-T7718 Classic

The Strider SF-T7718 Classic pairs a 20-inch-wide belt with a frame that folds flat. It suits readers who want a wider belt and have room to store a substantial machine; it weighs 117.9 lb.

The assembled dimensions are 63 L × 29.25 W × 49 H inches. The 47-inch belt length may limit longer running strides even though its width is generous compared with the smaller walking pad below.

Its console offers nine built-in programs and displays workout readings. This recommendation is for the Classic SF-T7718; do not assume an optional SMART variant’s app features are included.

Unplug before folding and follow the SF-T7718 manual for its frame-lock and storage procedure. Measure the full opening before planning under-furniture storage; 10.5 inches is the folded machine height, not a promise that it will fit every bed or sofa.

Check the selected seller’s delivery estimate: an available third-party offer can differ from an Amazon-sold offer that is awaiting stock.

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Pros

• 20-inch-wide belt
• Flat-fold frame and transport wheels
• Nine built-in workout programs

Cons

• About 118 lb makes frequent moving difficult
• No adjustable incline
• 47-inch belt may not suit every running stride

2. Sunny Health & Fitness ASUNA 8730G Space Saving Treadmill

The light-gold ASUNA 8730G is the slimmer-folding Sunny option here. Its low storage height is useful only if the full folded length and width also fit your available space.

Sunny lists the assembled size as 59 L × 30.5 W × 40 H inches and the machine weight as 95 lb. Leave room to maneuver it as well as clearance above it; it cannot be assumed to slide under any furniture.

Use the supplied folding tool to fold and lock the frame as described in the 8730G instructions. The transport wheels help when it is folded flat. Do not substitute an improvised wall hook for the manufacturer’s storage procedure.

The display shows time, distance, speed, calories and steps. A device holder and speakers provide convenience, but cushioning and a low-profile frame do not establish medical suitability or guarantee pain-free exercise.

Pros

• 5.25-inch manufacturer-listed folded height
• Step display and device holder
• Transport wheels for moving the folded machine

Cons

• 220 lb user-weight limit
• No adjustable incline
• 95 lb machine still requires a practical moving and storage plan

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3. UREVO Strol 2E Pro Two-Mode Treadmill

For a small apartment, the Strol 2E Pro provides handrail-down walking and handrail-up jogging in a shorter machine. Under-desk walking requires a separate desk with suitable height and clearance.

The manufacturer lists an assembled size of 42.5 L × 21.9 W × 38.6 H inches and a weight of about 44 lb. Its short, narrow belt favors walking and controlled jogging over fast or long-stride running.

UREVO’s product page advertises 300 lb, but its linked US manual for model URTM059 limits users to 265 lb (120 kg). Follow the lower limit unless UREVO confirms otherwise for the supplied unit.

Unplug before folding. Raise and secure the handrail with both folding knobs before using running mode. The remote increases speed only to 4 mph; the console controls the higher running speeds.

The 12% incline is manual, not motorized. Follow the manual to lock the front support legs and install the center support feet before inclined use. The center supports must be reinstalled and locked whenever you return to the incline position.

Pros

• Handrail-down walking and handrail-up jogging
• Smaller footprint and lighter weight than the other three machines
• Manual incline option

Cons

• Short 36.2-inch belt limits stride space
• Manual and advertised user-weight ratings conflict; use 265 lb unless clarified
• Incline changes require stopping and changing the support setup

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4. Schwinn 810 Treadmill

The Schwinn 810 is the larger alternative in this comparison. It may suit an apartment with a dedicated exercise area, but it is not an under-bed treadmill or the smallest option.

Its assembled footprint is 69.1 L × 35.6 W inches, with a height of 56.7 inches. The SoftDrop deck folds upward to a stowed size of 39.5 L × 35.6 W × 60.2 H inches; it does not fold flat under furniture.

The longer belt offers more stride space than the other models here, but fit still depends on your stride and intended speed. Check ceiling clearance as well: Schwinn specifies the user’s height plus 12.2 inches.

A backlit LCD, device holder and USB charging provide conveniences alongside the 16 programs. Softrak cushioning does not guarantee freedom from joint pain or injury. Check current app compatibility and subscription requirements before relying on connected features.

Follow the Schwinn 810 manual for assembly, the locking mechanism and moving the machine. Its 155 lb weight and required operating clearances make it a poor choice for a room where only the folded footprint fits.

Pros

• 55-inch belt and powered incline
• 16 programs and backlit display
• Upward-folding deck reduces the storage footprint

Cons

• Large, heavy machine at 155 lb
• Not suitable for under-bed storage
• Needs substantial clear space during use

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Choose the ASUNA when low flat-storage height matters most, the Strider for a wider belt with flat folding, or the UREVO for a small walking-and-jogging setup within its manual’s limits. Consider the Schwinn only if you have room for the larger operating area. Measure first, check the exact model’s manual and choose for your intended pace and stride.