Does Beyonce's Apartment Hunt Mean She's Looking To Move Out?

 They're battling rumours of a marriage breakdown amid their On The Run world tour.

And adding fuel to fire, Beyonce allegedly went apartment hunting in New York without husband
Jay Z.

According to the New York Post, the 32-year-old toured a $21.5 million penthouse in Chelsea last month 'on the sly.'

Going solo? Beyonce allegedly went apartment hunting 'on the sly' without husband Jay Z amid reports of a marriage breakdown, pictured here in New York last month

Money to burn: According to the New York Post, the 32-year-old toured a $21.5 million penthouse in Chelsea last month

Room with a view: Panoramic views from the living room, with floor-length windows allowing for natural light

'She was very quiet, as if she was looking on the sly,' a source told the publication.

Insiders told the paper that Jay Z's alleged absence is telling because he has always played a strong role in their real estate searches.

The West 19th Street apartment that Beyonce reportedly looked at is less than half the size of their current 8,309-square-foot apartment in Tribeca.

 

Beyonce shares On The Run tour teaser with her fans

'I can say with certainty that Jay is not downsizing,' a source said.

Sources speculated the penthouse is for the star and her and Jay Z's two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.

'There’s no way a $20 million apartment is for her mother or her sister. That would be wildly unlikely,’ the source said.

Spacious: A view of a bedroom in the sprawling penthouse, complete with a huge bed

Walk in wardrobe: There will be plenty of space for Beyonce's outfits in here

Fancy a soak? Adjacent to the walk in wardrobe is a bathroom with luxury fittings

Take in the view: A balcony area provides a perfect place to sit and perch with unrivalled views of the city

It comes amid reports in The New York Post that their relationship is rocks, with a source claiming to Page Six: 'There’s still something there, even though it’s not going to last.

'Business is always part of the equation. They know they’re the king and queen of hip-hop — and really, all of music. Neither wants to lose that.'

The insider also alleged: 'Knowing them as I do, obviously there’s a little something to certain rumors. When your man or your woman isn’t getting it done for you, and I’m talking emotionally, not necessarily sexually… they keep things quiet.'

Around the world: They performed on July 22 in Dallas, Texas as part of their jaunt across the globe to perform for thousands of fans

Working: Beyonce shared this image of her and Jay Z during their Chicago show, featuring her sitting on a higher platform than him

Bonnie & Clyde: Beyonce and Jay Z were every bit the power couple as they performed in Chicago on Thursday night for their joint On The Run tour

The stars seem unruffled by rumours their marriage is in trouble.

They put on a solid display of unity at Thursday night's concert in Chicago with the rapper embracing his wife as per usual, and the songstress later posted an image of the two of them in action on stage to Instagram.

The New York Post reported last week that the couple plan to split once their tour comes to an end in September.