Yes, at the very least in Apartments in the US. Every apartment I've lived in (in several states/both coasts) has had the simple style keys. IANAL (i am not a l

Yes, at the very least in Apartments in the US. Every apartment I've lived in (in several states/both coasts) has had the simple style keys. IANAL (i am not a locksmith), however. Homeowners obviously have more choice in the locks they use, though.