To truly maximize rents in a micro unit, the developer needs to be as clever as possible with the layout, focusing on livability and functionality.

Seattle has the smallest apartments in the country at an average of 711 SF, according to RentCafé. Jim Potter, founder of Footprint Investment LLC, was a pioneer in the micro-unit trend.

Seattle-based Eagle Rock Ventures LLC has built several micro-unit projects, with residences averaging 200 square feet each, across the U.S.

The 21-story Derby is made up of micro units that are designed for tenants seeking minimalist layouts. The community offers studio, one- and two-bed units ranging from 328 to 834 square feet.

The last time that we checked in on the under-construction micro-units at the Panoramic, the 11-story building taking shape in SoMa, they were just starting to come together. In December, as you ...

Here's One Brilliant Interior Design Plan For NYC's New 'Micro Apartments' By Megan Willett-Wei Jan 22, 2013, 2:50 PM PT Photography by John Halpern, Courtesy of the Museum of the City of New York ...

Express Micro-units help D.C. renters live to the max July 18, 2014 More than 11 years ago Summary ...

Ecocapsule announced a new, off-grid smart micro-unit called Space. With a minimalist design and solar panels, Space could be an office, guest room, or extra space. The 68-square-foot micro-unit ...

For the 99 others units, rent would be about $1,000 a month. "Market rents were running close to $1,300 and we know some other projects that are coming online are proposing rents in the $1,800 to ...