How much does a container home cost?

A container home is a unique and affordable alternative to a traditionally built home. Customers will typically pay between $25,000 and $250,000 on container home costs, depending on size, style, and building materials. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›

How much does a shipping container home foundation cost?

Typically, a shipping container home foundation costs between $3,000 to $19,350 on average, though this depends on the size and material used to make the foundation. The most commonly used material and the most affordable is a concrete slab foundation, which generally costs between $5.75 and $13.50 per square foot.

How big is a shipping container home?

They are typically 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet high, though there are also high-cube containers, which, at a foot taller than standard shipping containers, will offer the homeowner a little extra headroom inside the shipping container home. By cutting and welding the shipping containers, builders can use multiple containers to make larger homes.

How much does a prefabricated container house cost?

Typically, prefabricated container houses cost between $150 and $300 per square foot, though this depends on the size, features, number of shipping containers, number of stories, and any additional costs, such as grading, land clearing, or landscaping.

How much does it cost to drywall a container home?

After the framework and insulation are in place, the next step is to put in the drywall. Drywall installation for a container home will generally cost about $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot of wall or ceiling. Taping, mudding, and painting the drywall will cost about $1 to $4 per square foot, or about $20 to $50 per hour.

How much does a high cube container cost?

The foundation of your project starts with the container itself. A one-trip High Cube container (9'6" tall) costs around $3,000 for a 20ft unit and $4,300 for a 40ft unit from major ports like Long Beach. Transportation adds another $1,000-1,100, bringing total costs to approximately $4,000 for a 20ft container and $5,300 for a 40ft container.