You can move into a 213-square-foot house in a popular tiny-home community near Tampa for $1,400 a month

Brittany ChangJan 16, 2024, 01:59 IST

The home is located near amenities like offices and pool.Escape Tampa Bay

Tiny-home builder Escape Homes has a popular community of its own units near Tampa, Florida.
There is now one 213-square-foot home available to rent for $1,395 a month.

If your New Year's resolution is to downsize, one of the newest rentals to hit the greater Tampa, Florida market could help you do just that.

Tiny-home builder Escape Homes' Escape Tampa Bay neighborhood has become a warm-weathered haven for lovers of downsized living. Its units, mostly under 400 square feet, are sprawled across a lush, gated property filled with community spaces, front lawns, and neighbors who share the same passion for tiny living.

The only difference between this community and the average American neighborhood is the size of the homes.

The neighborhood has over 30 tiny-homes, most under 400 square-feet.Escape Homes' Escape Tampa Bay

Last year, all six of the neighborhood’s rental-only units were claimed within 36 hours of being listed, Dobrowolski said.

Tiny homes have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years.Escape Homes' Escape Tampa Bay

But tiny-home enthusiasts now have another shot at moving to Escape’s sunny community — so long as they’re ready to pay $1,395 a month for a furnished 213-square-foot box.

The neighborhood has a tree-lined park. Escape Tampa Bay The Oaks

But tiny-home enthusiasts now have another shot at moving to Escape’s sunny community — so long as they’re ready to pay $1,395 a month for a furnished 213-square-foot box.

To compare, the average monthly rent for a Tampa studio apartment — at an average of 503 square feet — is $1,575, according to Apartments.com.

Escape Tampa Bay is located outside Tampa, about 20 miles from Tampa International Airport.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

But before you write it off, let’s look around the recently listed unit — and see why it could still be rented out fast.

The home is located near amenities like offices and pool.Escape Tampa Bay

Unlike the previous six rentals, the original buyers still own this home, opting to rent it out instead.

Every home in this community has a deck and driveway.Escape Tampa Bay

Inside, there are only two rooms: the bathroom and the living room.

Shelves and cabinets were built into the tiny-home.Escape Tampa Bay

The queen bed, kitchen, dining table, closet, and couch all fit in the living room.

The kitchen has a sink, microwave, refrigerator, stovetop, and oven.Escape Tampa Bay

To save space, the table can flip up while the couch can fold flat, according to its builder.

The home has one table.Escape Tampa Bay

Onto the second room: the bathroom.

The bathroom has amenities like a toilet, sink, vanity, and storage.Escape Tampa Bay

And that’s it. As promised, it’s a small home.

Tiny homes have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years.Escape Homes' Escape Tampa Bay

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You can move into a 213-square-foot house in a popular tiny-home community near Tampa for $1,400 a month

The only difference between this community and the average American neighborhood is the size of the homes.

Last year, all six of the neighborhood’s rental-only units were claimed within 36 hours of being listed, Dobrowolski said.

But tiny-home enthusiasts now have another shot at moving to Escape’s sunny community — so long as they’re ready to pay $1,395 a month for a furnished 213-square-foot box.

To compare, the average monthly rent for a Tampa studio apartment — at an average of 503 square feet — is $1,575, according to Apartments.com.

But before you write it off, let’s look around the recently listed unit — and see why it could still be rented out fast.

Unlike the previous six rentals, the original buyers still own this home, opting to rent it out instead.

Inside, there are only two rooms: the bathroom and the living room.

The queen bed, kitchen, dining table, closet, and couch all fit in the living room.

To save space, the table can flip up while the couch can fold flat, according to its builder.

Onto the second room: the bathroom.

And that’s it. As promised, it’s a small home.