Cats in a small appartment?

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I want to get a couple kittens, but my apartment is only a 1 1/2, (livingroom/bedroom combo, tiny kitchen, tiny washroom)
Also how much attention would they need?

I think that if having cats would make you happy, you should get them. I don't really know how much time they'd require, but if you want them, than I encourage you to get them.

Two would be OK as long as you scoop their litter pan every day. With two you will not have to be there all the time because they keep each other company. Cats let you know when they want attention. They come and get on your lap or rub against your leg. The kittens will need some more care at first, and you need to keep them off your curtains, counter tops, etc. After a month or two they are not a lot of work. When you just have one it needs more of your attention usually.

Get one cat, if your in a small apartment its not fair to the cat or neighbors putting up with cat litter smells

Hmm, but in that case, a loner cat is better than a more social one. Would it be better to get an older, assessed cat?

Yeah I wanted one cat but I thought it might be bored.

I have always believed animals need a companion other than a human when I was at work during the day. It is usually true of smaller critters like birds and rodents. I know cats like to have a buddy too. It would be best to get them together-maybe litter mates. That way they don't have issues with domain.
I made the mistake of getting my cat, Dixie, a friend and they hated each other. Dixie was a grown cat I adopted. I felt bad leaving her all alone all day so I adopted another grown cat, and it was not good at all. I have many years experience with cats, and this was the first time it ever happed like that. Most of the time they meet and just get along. I still have both of them and a bunch of others, too, and they all get along OK now.

If you really just want one then you should get only one. They sleep most of that day anyway, so if she gets a little lonely it wont be for very long. Dixie used to meet us at the door, which made me think she was lonely. SHe may have just been happy to see us.

I would get two cats, and get two cat litter boxes. Having more litter boxes means each lasts longer. Also, use quality cat litter. Fresh Step works much much better than all other brands I've tried.

I defiantly agree, getting an older cat, so many older cats are put down at animal shelters, everyone wants a kitty, I am a firm believer in animal rescues