Appearing on video for the Howie Mandell Does Stuff podcast, Donaldson showed off his humble abode, which is part of his North Carolina production facility.
As can be seen on the footage, his living room is a glorified office with a TV on the wall, a couch facing it, and a single bed in the corner of the room.
A doorway leads to a closet and a bathroom area.
Donaldson appears to have taken other entrepreneurs as inspiration for the decor, as photos of Apple founder Steve Jobs can be seen on the walls.
It may be humble, but Donaldson says he has played host to countless high-profile celebrities, from Tom Brady to Justin Timberlake, in the apartment.
He told the podcast host, “Sometimes when my girlfriend’s in town, I’ll go to a house. But, it’s much easier to stay here because I don’t have to drive a lot.”
It’s believed he is the first-ever YouTuber to become a billionaire through the platform.
James Donaldson, aka Mr Beast, sleeps, works and eats in his studio apartment. Photo / Howie Mandell Does Stuff
Donaldson has previously made headlines with his frequent high-stakes stunts, one of which recently left him in tears and sparked concern for both his mental and physical wellbeing.
He was out to beat the record he set two years ago when he spent 50 hours below ground. Donaldson was equipped with food and water and his custom-made home had enough room for limited movement, but found the greatest challenge was mental.
“Please don’t try this at home lol,” he warned those watching his stunt.
