In Starfield, while less useful than in other games like The Elder Scrolls Skyrim, homes serve more or less as a roleplaying mechanism that enables the crew to lay low and get some shut-eye. There are various homes, each with their associated costs, quality, and space to decorate, located in different cities across the Settled Systems. While later in the game, it’s possible to amass great wealth in Starfield, where credits hardly even matter — during the early to mid-game, intelligent investment is key.
Though the ship and Outposts in Starfield can fulfill the role of a house or apartment and then some, homes aren’t completely useless in the game. For one, they provide a safe place to store goods (better if it’s contraband) or build crafting benches to upgrade gear. They also provide a bed to rest and recuperate after a long night out destroying Terrormorphs. In Starfield, obtaining all home locations in the game makes it possible to transform the character into a real estate mogul in their own right.
9 Sleep Crate (Neon)
The Sleep Crate vendor in Neon sells Sleep Crates for 6,500 credits. This tiny little apartment, as the name would imply, is about the size of a small shipping container, with a simple cot and enough space to walk a few steps. Neon City is known more for debauchery and corruption than class and elegance, and the Sleep Crate perfectly embodies that. The worst part is the window on the front door, completely obliterating any privacy.
8 Parents Apartment (New Atlantis)
While many wouldn’t prefer to live with their parents, at least the Parents Apartment in New Atlantis is free — well, to some extent at least. This tiny bedroom can be obtained by selecting the Kids Stuff trait in the Starfield character creator. While the homestead is technically the character’s parent’s house, the bedroom is free to visit and use at any time. The Kids Stuff trait comes with a weekly fee to help the parents financially but amounts to almost nothing in the grand scheme of things, so it may be worth it for the room alone.
7 The Lodge Bedroom (New Atlantis)
While The Lodge bedroom that’s gained early in the game for completing Constellation quests is nothing too special, it is more spacious than other rooms in the game and provides a decent space to decompress after a long day of space exploration. Best of all, The Lodge apartment is completely free, no strings attached, and almost feels like a dorm room with the different explorers that all reside there. In addition, while the room itself is pretty basic, The Lodge basement is home to different workbenches, making it a convenient location to upgrade gear.
6 Trade Tower Penthouse (Neon)
Those looking to live in style in the hard city of Neon need to look no further than the Penthouse that’s obtainable by speaking with the bartender at the Astral Lounge. Obtainable for 235,000 credits, the apartment is the most stylish home location in Neon but that’s not really saying much, and the hefty price tag accompanied by the purchase makes the studio apartment feel incredibly underwhelming. While the location does have balcony access, the view is anything but pleasant, with the dank streets of Neon and rusted industrial buildings filling the view below.
5 Well Apartment (New Atlantis)
While The Well lurking under the pristine streets of New Atlantis wouldn’t be many people’s first choice for premium real estate, the Well Apartment is not too shabby. Though a bit rough around the edges, the Well Apartment is a two-story apartment with a balcony and only costs 30,000 credits from Alphelion Realty in New Atlantis. There’s plenty of room to decorate the interior of the place, and it even comes accompanied by a balcony, though the views aren’t anything to write home to.
4 Midtown House (Akila City)
The Midtown House in Akila City is one of two places where characters can live in the town. With a price tag of 45,000 credits, the Midtown Home in Akila City is a step up from some of the other one-bedroom residences available elsewhere. More spacious than other spaces across the Settled Systems, the Midtown Home is just one step down from an elite apartment and will be perfect for most people.
3 Core Manor (Akila City)
For those seeking to live in style in the Freestar city of Akila, the Core Manor might be worth the hefty initial investment. The Core Manor is the nicer of the two home locations available in Akila City and provides a more spacious and quiet place for space explorers to lay their heads. With a pretty significant 78,000 credit cost, the exposed stone walls and hardwood floors make up for the price with a more refined aesthetic. Though the dusty locale of Akila City wouldn’t necessarily scream refined, Core Manor proves that one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
2 Dream Home (Nesoi)
For those willing to doll out the 125,000 credits to pay off the GalBank mortgage, the Dream Home in Starfield is a great location and the most spacious house choice in the game. More like a mansion, the home’s immense interior has multiple floors, rooms, and a walkable balcony with enough space to place furniture. Located on the colorful and beautiful planet of Nesoi, the Dream Home can also be rented for 500 credits per week when used, making it a great alternative for renters. The only catch is that it needs to be paid off, and the Dream Home trait must be selected in the character creation menu.
1 Penthouse (New Atlantis)
As the seeming center of the Settled Systems and home base for the United Colonies, the Penthouse in New Atlantis is arguably the best real estate in the game. Not only does New Atlantis offer all the amenities and services one would need to be a successful ship captain, but it’s also one of the most beautiful areas in all of Starfield. Though it doesn’t boast the spaciousness of the Dream Home, location matters, and no city does things bigger or better than New Atlantis.
Best yet, the Penthouse in New Atlantis doesn’t cost a thing and is achievable by completing the main UC questline, with no strings attached. For all those reasons, it’s undeniable that the Penthouse in New Atlantis is the best home in Starfield.
