There’s big demand for a very tiny home in Nevada.
In the Las Vegas Valley, a 160-square-foot residence listed for $950 a month has received hundreds of inquiries from prospective tenants — something the landlord wasn’t anticipating, .
“I’ve literally [had] 113 and counting people,” the landlord, who asked for anonymity, told the outlet. “[My phone] keeps ringing on wanting to rent it. It’s definitely in people’s heart to want to save some money right now.”
The micro-home stands on the landlord’s own property; he built it himself for $22,000.
Despite its size, the rental packs quite a punch. A lucky tenant can get a small backyard space. Inside, there’s a small pull-down table for dining, a kitchen with a cooktop and a washer/dryer, a bathroom and a lofted bedroom that overlooks the main floor.
The monthly $950 expense also includes water, electricity, internet, trash and൲ plumbing.
Interested parties have included a family of four — and three individuals who each have two children and a dog.
What they all have in common: a desire for affordability, and they’re willing to sacrifice some space for it.
The average rent in Las Vegas is $1,745 and residents must make $70,000 annually to affor꧅d a rental. Overall, the US has seen rents rise nearly 30% since 2020.
Even Nevada itself allows for this type of small-unit housing. In 2021, the state legis𝔍lature passed a law requiring cities with populations north of 150,000 to create zoning laws for tiny homes for💜 compliance by 2024.
This isn’t the only small space under the landlord’s belt. He’s built a dozen others — and for him, it’s a gesture of help.
“The economy’s tough, and just doing my share on trying to help someone out,” he said.
