Micro-Apartments Urban 2026 — Why Compact Living Dominates City Centers
Micro-apartments under 500 square feet now command rental premiums of 18–22% above standard compact units in major U.S. cities, according to Q1 2026 CoStar Group data. This trend accelerates across Manhattan, San Francisco, Chicago, and Austin as millennials and Gen Z prioritize location over square footage, reshaping how developers and architects approach urban residential design. … Read more