Nicole Jones lives in the tiny space with her 18-month-old daughter and she also has a son on the way . The converted home in suburban San Mateo includes a central space which is utilized as a living room , kitchen , bedroom and dining room . In the back , there is a toilet and stand-up shower . A few years ago when they first moved into their home, it was just an old house that had been torn down to make way for new construction. Although she has found work , she is going to stay put for now . The average property rent in San Mateo is $ 3,608 , according to the real estate firm Zillow.com .
Nicole Jones lives in the tiny space with her 18-month-old daughter and she also has a son on the way . The converted home in suburban San Mateo includes a central space which is utilized as a living room , kitchen , bedroom and dining room . In the back , there is a toilet and stand-up shower . Jones says she used to live in a normal apartment but was forced to downgrade after losing her job . Although she has found work , she is going to stay put for now . The average property rent in San Mateo is $ 3,608 , according to the real estate firm Zillow.com .