Mini Design House

Mini Design House is a micro-apartment building on Calle 57 Este, within the Obarrio district of Panama City. The project stands out for its compact-living concept: modern units of 32 to 51 square meters with a fixed one-bedroom, two-bathroom layout, geared toward professionals and urban residents who prioritize a central location over generous floor area.

Obarrio is one of the seven premium districts along Panama City's banking corridor. The district blends mid-rise residential towers, corporate offices, restaurants and walkable retail along Calles 50, 53 and 57 — a mixed-use profile that justifies the project's bet on compact units: residents can reach daily services on foot and reduce their reliance on a car. That same proximity to the financial corridor (Avenida Balboa, Calle 50) sustains demand for short-term and medium-stay rentals.

The typical Mini Design House resident spans several segments. Young professionals who work in the corridor's corporate offices and prefer to cut commute time find the compact units a functional alternative to larger towers. Couples without children or single occupants who value modern design over floor area also consider the building. Investors seeking low-ticket units to rent to executives working in the district's corporate projects round out the observable demand base in the active listings.

The building's verifiable data is as follows. The units observed on the rental market have one bedroom, two bathrooms and one parking space. Reported floor area in active listings ranges from 32 to 51 square meters, with most between 43 and 51 sqm in the most recently rented units. Monthly rent observed across four listings (two on inmopanama, two on encuentra24) falls between $1,000 and $1,100, for furnished units. Number of floors, total units and year of completion are not publicly confirmed; ask about specific units for detailed data.

Amenities reported by brokerages for Mini Design House mention a rooftop pool, a gym, common areas, valet parking and 24/7 security. PanamaProp does not replicate these amenities without independent verification — confirm availability before scheduling a visit.

How Mini Design House compares to other options in the district. Against classic Obarrio towers with two- and three-bedroom units of 90 to 160 square meters, Mini Design House offers a differentiated proposition: a lower entry ticket, a more compact floor area and an explicit focus on the single-occupant or couple urban resident. Against pre-construction buildings in Costa del Este or Punta Pacifica with larger floor areas, the project competes on proximity to the banking corridor and an accessible rental price.

Risks to weigh before buying or renting. The compact floor area sets a clear ceiling for resale and rent — the one-bedroom segment works well with stable corporate demand, but limits repositioning to families or larger layouts. Unit density per floor tends to be high in compact-living buildings, which affects privacy and puts pressure on amenities at peak hours. Check the building's internal rules on short-term rentals if your intent is short-stay tourism.

Ask our team for current availability and price ranges before you visit — the mix of furnished and unfurnished units varies month to month.