In The Sims 2 Apartment Life, are you able to build your own apartments?

Question

Because every time i try to build one, it keeps on thinking that it's a house! someone please help!

Answer 1

There's only a cheat i'm afraid.

Answer 2

Wait! I found the cheat! OK, so first, build your apartment [make sure you make all the walls and floor plan]. Once you're completely satisfied with everything, press

1.  Ctrl + Shift + C.

2.  Type in     changeLotZoning apartmentbase    .

Answer 3

When you've built it press Ctrl + Alt + C and type in-

changeLotZoning apartmentbase ,then press enter. When you leave there will be separate rent-able apartments.

Make sure there's only one entrance to each apartment (with the proper door) and it has the basics- kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe etc because these will be included when you rent it- beds won't. Also once you've changed it to apartments you can't build except floors and wallpaper.

I think there's a guide on the sims 2 website too