Living large is overrated. And I’m not saying that tons of space has stopped being the dream; but for young renters – who want to live in dynamic urban areas without going over budget – smaller is better (and often comes with quite a few fun perks.)That’s how living in apartments as small as 300 square feet has become less of a rarity, especially among Millennials and urban renters who’d rather spend the majority of their time in public spaces and gathering with friends, as opposed to hunting down large private spaces. In fact, living space is now second to location – close to work and, if possible, surrounded by great restaurants, bars, gyms, and entertainment options – and even amenities (that range from your standard pool and gym to dog spas (!) and vitamin C-infused showers.) And while NYC and San Francisco may have been the pacesetters for the micro-housing boom of the past few years, all urban centers have spotted the potential in accommodating the need for tiny rentals set in the center of it all. D.C. too was quick to board the micro-housing trend, with developers even turning luxury historic mansions into micro-unit housing for Millennial one-percenters. And while buildings offering exclusively micro-units have yet to become the norm in the nation’s capital, there’s no lack of options for those looking for efficient and affordable spaces right in the center of it all. Not quite convinced? Here are just a few tiny apartments currently available throughout D.C. for renters that want good location and great amenities, but willing to sacrifice space for it: Downtown living in 396 Sq. Ft. at The Lex at Waterfront Station Atiny place at the Lex will cost you $1,566. But you get much more than the advertised 396 square feet of space; you get to live front and center, catch a show at Arena Stage, stroll to National Park, or watch the sunset from the rooftop pool deck. Moving to 302 Sq. Ft. in Dupont CircleOkay, so 302 square feet doesn’t give you much legroom; but the great location does give you direct access to world-class restaurants and retail (along the P Street and Dupont Circle corridor) and the very best of Georgetown, West End, World Bank, and George Washington University. Price tag: $1,415/month. So make sure you check it out!Living in Foggy Bottom for less than $1,400Sure, it’s just 311 square feet; but you’d basically be surrounded by a panorama of national treasures. The York building is just steps away from the World Bank, the State Department, and George Washington University. And if you’re not that into using Capital Bikeshare to peddle over to all the nearby attractions, you can always walk a few blocks to the Foggy Bottom metro station – that puts the entire DC metro area just a short train trip away. Boutique living: an industrial, yet rustic 400 sq. ft. studio Admittedly, you’ll have to stretch your budget a bit for this one: a 400-square-foot studio at The Mission will make you shed about $2,300/month for rent. But you’d be saving quite a few on cab rides by moving right in the heart of the District’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The Logan Circle apartment would also come with full-size (stacked) washers and dryers, private balconies and decks, and built-in closet systems.
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