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Compact Microwaves For Apartments

Compact microwaves for apartments are designed to fit seamlessly into smaller kitchens, making them an ideal choice for maximizing space without sacrificing convenience. Whether you're living in a studio, dorm, or urban apartment, these microwaves offer the practicality and efficiency needed for busy lifestyles. Explore a wide selection of compact options that blend easily with modern décor while providing reliable performance for everyday cooking needs. Find the perfect solution to help streamline your meal prep and enjoy more flexibility in your kitchen setup.

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  1. Insignia™ - .7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKSY3Q

    Love it...I’ve always love Best Buy products. Been with them for years....Great Purchase at Best Buy! Excellent customer service

    Product Description

    A compact black microwave with 700 watts, nine presets, LED display, child lock, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99
    Save $30
    The previous price was $89.99

  2. Insignia™ - .7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - White

    SKU: J2FPJKSY8R

    Great little microwave...The guys at work think I'm the best cause I brought it in. It has changed my work-life completely....I love this thing....The best...I gave this review it was a gift for my daughter...

    Product Description

    A compact white countertop microwave with 700 watts, nine presets, LED display, and integrated child lock.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99
    Save $30
    The previous price was $89.99

  3. Insignia™ - .9 Cu. Ft. Compact Countertop Microwave - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J2FPJKSGKP

    I love this new microwave. Got this for my nail salon . Great deal from Best Buy....Best valuable item for home use and nice design love it

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave with 900W power, nine presets, LED display, and removable glass turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
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    The previous price was $119.99

  4. GE - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - Black

    SKU: J7645SPJ4W

    Love...We love this Little microwave....We love the numbers on there. We tried another one and we’re giving it away....Love GE!...Love GE products! Seems to be well built and offers a child lock for safety....

    Product Description

    A black countertop microwave featuring touchpad controls, defrost, timer, and a removable turntable for convenience.
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    Your price for this item is $164.99

  5. GE - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J7645SPJ4S

    Love Best Buy. Great selection....I really love this GE microwave. I love the price and it get your food hot....I think I made a great choice purchasing this microwave. Thanks Best Buy

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave featuring 950 watts, touchpad controls, defrost, timer, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $114.99
    Save $61
    The previous price was $175.99

  6. GE - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - White

    SKU: J7645SPJ5Y

    Great product - Love GE...Finally found just the right one at Best Buy. They even price matched another store....Love the size.

    Product Description

    A white countertop microwave featuring 950 watts, touchpad controls, defrost, timer, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $164.99

  7. GE - 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - Black

    SKU: J7645SPJKF

    Very efficient, great size outside and inside. We always buy GE products.

    Product Description

    A black countertop microwave featuring 900 watts, touchpad controls, defrost, timer, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $114.99
    Save $25
    The previous price was $139.99

  8. GE - 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - White

    SKU: J7645SPJK8

    Great features...Love my new GE MICROWAVE Replacing my previous long lived GE MICROWAVE 1997...Easy to use and performs great! This is a great addition to our kitchen and looks great as well!

    Product Description

    A white countertop microwave featuring 900 watts, touchpad controls, defrost, timer, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $118.99
    Save $21
    The previous price was $139.99

  9. GE - 0.7 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J7645SPJZ3

    Absolutely love it. Doesnt take up a lot of room. And does everything....Best thing i did was buy thos....It’s great the best thing I’ve ever bought, it’s the perfect size for a round trip.

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave featuring 700 watts, defrost, removable turntable, timer, and touchscreen controls.
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    Your price for this item is $109.99
    Save $30
    The previous price was $139.99

  10. GE - 0.7 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - Black

    SKU: J7645SPJ4X

    Great Microwave...Great Microwave. Good looking and efficient....I love the fast minute buttons that keep you from punching in a specific time....I've only used it for a week, but so far it has been a...

    Product Description

    A black countertop microwave featuring 700 watts, touchscreen controls, defrost, timer, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $110.99
    Save $19
    The previous price was $129.99

  11. GE - 0.7 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - White

    SKU: J7645SPJZ9

    Great compact design...This product fit my very short cabinet space and works great when it reheats items....The controls are user friendly and love the design. Thanks GE!!!...Love my GE microwave...My...

    Product Description

    A white countertop microwave featuring 700 watts, touchscreen controls, defrost, timer, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $106.99
    Save $23
    The previous price was $129.99

  12. GE - 0.7 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Convenience Cooking Controls - Black

    SKU: J7645SPJWT

    PERFECT/GREAT...GREAT PRICE. FITS THE SPACE ON MY COUNTERTOP.

    Product Description

    A compact black countertop microwave featuring touchpad controls, defrost function, removable turntable, and timer.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99

  13. Insignia™ - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave - Black

    SKU: J2FPJKSGZY

    Great microwave works well. Reasonable price can’t beat it I love Best Buy brands...Best ever for my heating and defrosting. Love it. Mahalo

    Product Description

    A black countertop microwave with 1000 watts, nine presets, LED display, and integrated child lock for safety.
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    Your price for this item is $103.99
    Save $26
    The previous price was $129.99

  14. Insignia™ - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J2FPJK9K39

    This product works great and i love the safety handle it has .this is a great product...Insignia Microwave: The Best of the Best!

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave with 1,000W power, nine presets, defrost function, and removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
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    The previous price was $129.99

  15. Samsung - 1.1 cu. ft. Smart SLIM Over-the-Range Microwave with 400 CFM Hood Ventilation - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J3ZYGCVGGV

    Love Best Buy...Great buy...This is the best and styles microwave ever love the look a must buy.

    Product Description

    A slim stainless steel microwave with 400 CFM ventilation, sensor cook, Wi-Fi, and fingerprint resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99
    Save $80
    The previous price was $479.99

  16. Breville - the Compact Wave Soft Close 0.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave - Silver

    SKU: J7266L5L9K

    it is great...it is a great micro wave love it .best buy I made delighted with it...Best microwave ever...Defrost is great . Love it . Go get yourself one

    Product Description

    A compact silver microwave featuring a soft-close door, preset options, mute button, and child lock.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99

  17. Sharp - 1.1 cu ft Countertop Microwave With Sensor Cooking - White

    SKU: J792CHRZ57

    Great buy! Local Best Buy delivered it the next day!...This was a great item to purchase from Best BUY and i would recommend.

    Product Description

    A white countertop microwave with 1000W power, touchpad controls, preset buttons, and easy-clean interior.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99

  18. LG - 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Sensor Cooking and Smart Inverter - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J7G56583H3

    Best Microwave...Great Microwave. It's attractive and I love the childproof button....It heats/cooks food evenly, the best microwave I've had. Recommend!!!...Great microwave!...Love this microwave! Very...

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave featuring sensor cooking, Smart Inverter technology, and an easy-to-clean interior.
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    Your price for this item is $159.99
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    The previous price was $199.99

  19. Samsung - 1.1 cu. ft. Smart SLIM Over-the-Range Microwave with 550 CFM Hood Ventilation - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J3ZYGCVGL8

    Great space saver...Love this microwave!! It takes up no space!...The exhaust fan is the best I’ve had and love the light! Cooks perfectly!...love it great price very good performance love how quiet it...

    Product Description

    A slim stainless steel over-the-range microwave with smart features, sensor cook, and powerful 550 CFM ventilation.
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    Your price for this item is $499.99
    Save $70
    The previous price was $569.99

  20. Panasonic - 1.2 Cu. Ft. 1200 Watt SN68KS Microwave with Inverter and Genius Sensor - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J3Z7HS2JHK

    Love it. Gotta learn to adjust the sensor reheat, but very easy to use and very user friendly....Panasonic Inverter Technology is best in class

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave featuring 1200 watts, inverter technology, and a genius sensor for even cooking.
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    Your price for this item is $369.99

  21. Samsung - BESPOKE 1.1 cu. ft SLIM Over-the-Range Microwave with 400 CFM Hood Ventilation, Wi-Fi and Voice Control - White Glass

    SKU: J3ZYG29HFG

    It is the best microwave I have ever had!...It’s higher above my stove than previous ones, it looks great, has plenty of room inside, great fan speeds...Great Microwave...Looks great and works great!

    Product Description

    A slim white glass over-the-range microwave featuring Wi-Fi, voice control, sensor cook, and 400 CFM ventilation.
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    Your price for this item is $449.99
    Save $90
    The previous price was $539.99

  22. Curtis - 0.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - Black

    SKU: J7YRS5Y46P

    Product Description

    A compact black countertop microwave with 700 watts, glass turntable, touchpad controls, and six one-touch menus.
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    Your price for this item is $113.89

  23. KitchenAid - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Built-In Low Profile Microwave with Slim Trim Kit - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J3KHV8VJ42

    Great sleek microwave...This little microwave is great! Years ago I had a KitchenAid and loved it!...When I got this one I was quickly reminded how much I love KitchenAid microwaves....It looks great...

    Product Description

    A sleek stainless steel built-in microwave with sensor cooking, trim kit, and convenient preset functions.
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    Your price for this item is $1,129.99

  24. GE - 0.9 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave with Scan-to-Cook Technology - Stainless Steel

    SKU: J7645SPJ5F

    I love, love, love this purchase!!!...Love it and the sleek look and functionality! Would purchase again

    Product Description

    A stainless steel countertop microwave featuring Scan-to-Cook technology, app compatibility, and a removable turntable.
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    Your price for this item is $176.99
    Save $13
    The previous price was $189.99
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Compact microwaves for apartments provide an ideal solution for maximizing kitchen space without sacrificing convenience or cooking power. Designed with small living areas in mind, these microwaves feature streamlined dimensions that fit on countertops or appropriately ventilated shelves, while select over-the-range models can help free up counter space. For apartment dwellers who need efficient meal prep options, a compact microwave oven offers versatile functions such as reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen foods, and preparing quick meals—all within a minimal footprint. Best Buy’s selection of compact microwaves includes options with modern features, including sensor cooking, preset programs, and energy-saving modes.

Choosing the right compact microwave for your apartment involves considering both size and performance. Compact models commonly offer capacities around 0.7 to 1.2 cubic feet—ideal for single servings or smaller dishes—while still offering features like easy-to-clean interiors, digital controls, and multi-stage cooking options. If energy use or noise level is a concern, compare wattage, eco-mode features, and customer reviews—a plus for shared spaces or studio apartments. With sleek finishes such as stainless steel or black-on-black designs, these appliances easily complement contemporary apartment decor while delivering the speed and versatility busy urban lifestyles demand. Browse Best Buy’s curated lineup to find the best compact microwave to suit your apartment’s style and everyday needs.

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When choosing a compact microwave for your apartment, consider features like preset cooking programs, easy-to-use controls, defrost options, and a turntable for even heating. Some models also offer sensor cooking and child lock functions for added convenience.

Compact microwaves can use less total power than larger models because of their smaller size, but energy use varies by wattage, settings, and cooking time. Compare product specifications and look for features such as eco mode or standby power-saving settings.

Absolutely! Compact microwaves can be used for various tasks such as cooking simple meals, defrosting frozen foods, making popcorn, and even baking mug cakes. Check the manufacturer's instructions for recommended uses.

Many compact microwaves include preset buttons for popular foods like popcorn, pizza, beverages, and vegetables. These presets make it easy to cook or reheat common items with just one touch.

To clean your compact microwave, wipe the interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent after each use. Remove the turntable and wash it separately if needed. Regular cleaning helps prevent odors and buildup inside the appliance.