“If you live in an apartment with all hard-surface flooring, you could get one of the stick vacuums that are very compact,” says Frank Spinelli, who oversees CR’s vacuum testing.
“If you have a lot of carpeting, then you’re going to need a vacuum that can deep-clean, but you could get by with a bagless upright, which tends to be smaller and lighter than a bagged model,” he says.
Here are some of the best small-space choices from our vacuum cleaner ratings, listed by vacuum type. We spotlighted highly rated, compact vacuums that are convenient to use in small spaces. We’ve included several types of vacuums here; you can find the pros and cons of each in our vacuum cleaner buying guide.
