Here's an example of what Barbara was describing -

A curtain across the wall will work nicely as suggested or you could do a treatment like this below.

What is behind it? Do you need to have access regularly? I like the wall hanging and canopy my3dogs posted.

Strange. If you hide door with drapery, how will one know there’s emergency exit? Not to mention that removing bed so you can get out take precious time which you might not have. This doesn’t look like construction “to code”.

but a direct answer to your question is a drapery wall.

Is this the only bed placement you can get in the room? Post full pics, you might be surprised at the advice. Don't forget to tell what size your bed is.

How large is the room? An angled bed placement can sometimes work even though it's rarely attempted. Drop a drapery treatment behind the headboard across the corner and door and you have a place to drop junk as well as access to the exit.

Takes a decent sized space though. And not surrendering to partner on a basic safety issue.

I wouldn't cover my second egress. Maybe if we see the room, we can help.

Check out these simple ideas.

https://www.google.com/search?q=beds+with+quilts+hanging+on+the+wall+behind&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=5DOlJX_QLWQSoM%253A%252Cg1bHVAdp1JWW_M%252C_&usg=__Gp6V_TcNWjenuWnmtNW0-L_nahs%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfidqtkNnaAhUs5oMKHWcsBF4Q9QEIMzAE#imgrc=9I4rZ6J7p3fb5M:

Example

So, do you climb through the window to access the room? Then surely you can use it for emergency egress! How many bedrooms have more than one door for coming in and out? Oh, wait! There was one on here last week that had double doors into the bedroom and a single door into the open concept sitting room. I advised them to close one of the doorways. Same advise stands here. Photos of all 4 walls will get you more ideas than you think.

What about a tall free-standing screen?

If your rental is on the first floor, then the curtain idea is really great. If your rental is higher, don't cover your fire escape. It is there for a reason.

Years ago in my town there were people that had a chair and end table in front of their 2nd escape and that is where they were found. You can't see/think when scared and in smoke.

woodteam5 -- > that is very sad. OP, I agree don't cover up your emergency exit. Safety trumps decor, there must be a safe alternative to blocking it with your bed.

The answer as to whether or not this is a second floor fire exit will help solve your dilemma.

I agree with others that this is a safety problem. But then again, how many two + story apartments have a second emergency exit in a bedroom to begin with? Probably very few. So if this is your only bed position option, I would be placing the bed there, as well.

It also appears that there is a sprinkler head above the bed.

One solution: Is there enough room to pull the bed forward by two feet? If so, put a curtain between the door and headboard. Leave enough room that the door can be opened enough to slip through if you have an emergency. All you would need to do is to move one of the bedside tables aside.

My daughter and husband have a house that has an unused outside entrance to their Master bedroom. It is located in an alcove between their closet and a dressing area. They are hiding it by placing one of those large decorative mirrors in front of the door. The kind that sits on the floor. Perfect! So if you can move the bed to the corner, as suggested, hiding the door that way might work. Plus a mirror could enhance the space.

Not a Pro.

Show the Pros. dimensions of the room.

I would never cover an emergency exit.

Does the exit lead to a fire escape?