# Minimalist Millionaire Apartments World's Smallest Compact Apartment Sells for £43,000 By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-s-smallest-compact-apartment References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/worlds-smallest-apartment-goes-on-the-market-for-43000/) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/propertynews/8041309/Worlds-smallest-apartment-on-sale-in-Rome.html) The world's smallest compact apartment located in Central Rome is now selling for £43,000 (approximately $68,490). Noted as being a former porter's closet, this mini apartment is only 55 square feet. Located on the Piazza di Sant' Ignazio, Italy, the world's smallest compact apartment only features a sink, lavatory and shower, with a ladder that will lead up to a single-bedded bedroom. Check out the featured gallery to get a glimpse of this [super small apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house). **Implications** - This apartment is proof that size does not in fact matter. Though the world's smallest apartment has been described as little bigger than a wigwam, the exceptionally high price point showcases the value in a [homey charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann). The apartment is catered to the Italian lifestyle, which values quality over unnecessary extravagance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Small Living Spaces:** The trend of compact and minimalist living spaces is growing, as demonstrated by the popularity and high price point of the world's smallest compact apartment. - **Value in Simplicity:** This apartment highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating homes that prioritize quality and charm over size and extravagance. - **Italian Lifestyle Influence:** The Italian lifestyle's emphasis on quality and appreciation for the simple things in life can inspire innovative designs and layouts for small living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry could explore the demand for small living spaces and invest in developing compact and well-designed apartments. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry has an opportunity to create innovative solutions for maximizing space and functionality in small living spaces. - **Home Construction:** Home construction companies can tap into the trend of compact living and develop affordable, yet well-designed small homes that cater to the minimalist lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet.md) - [Rainbow Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-little-living.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md)