Saunas for Apartments: Plug-In Cabins and Portable Options

Saunas for Apartments

By Marcus Ellery. Prices checked November 12, 2026.

The short version

In an apartment you want a sauna that runs on a standard 120V outlet, needs no building work and can leave with you. That means a blanket ($399 to $699), a portable dome ($2,099) or a 1 person plug-in cabin (from $999).

Options that fit an apartment

Apartment-friendly saunas

Type	Example	Price	Power	Moves with you
Blanket	MiHIGH or HigherDOSE	$399 to $699	Standard outlet	Yes, folds up
Portable dome	Sunlighten Solo	$2,099	Standard outlet	Yes
1 person cabin, budget	JNH Joyous 1 person	$999	120V, 15 amp	Yes, panels come apart
1 person cabin, full spectrum	Peak Mini	$5,450	120V, 15 amp	Yes, panels come apart

Check these before you order

Your lease. Ask the landlord in writing if you are unsure.
The outlet. A 15 amp cabin suits a standard outlet. A 20 amp cabin needs a 20 amp outlet, which many apartments lack.
The route in. Measure the elevator, stairs and doorways against the box sizes.
The footprint. One 1 person cabin we checked measures about 36 by 36 inches and 75 inches tall. Add the clearance in the manual.
The floor. Put down a mat or towels to catch sweat.

Traditional saunas in apartments

Traditional saunas normally need a 240V circuit and make steam, so they are a poor fit for most rentals. If you own the unit, see indoor saunas.

Running cost

A 1,320 watt cabin costs about $0.24 per hour at full power and an 1,800 watt cabin about $0.33, at the U.S. average rate of 18.2 cents per kWh.

Questions people ask

Can I have a sauna in a rented apartment?

Often yes, if it is a plug-in or portable unit that needs no building work. Check your lease first.

What is the smallest infrared sauna?

A blanket takes no floor space when stored. Among cabins, 1 person models are the smallest. One we checked is about 36 inches square.