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How Much Does a Modular Home Cost?

Worker applying adhesive to ceiling panels during modular cabin production

ReachTop’s standard house configurations listed below range from US$1,100 to US$28,301.89 per unit, from foldable container houses to space capsule houses. Trailer packages are listed at starting prices, and custom projects require a separate quotation.

These prices cover ReachTop’s factory-made modular housing products manufactured in China. The table specifies the models and configurations included.

ReachTop Modular Home Prices

All prices are in US dollars per unit.

Home typeReference price (USD/unit)Models and configurations covered
Detachable Container House$1,240–1,5006 × 3 m; listed frame and wall-panel options
Flat Pack Container House$1,180–1,6005850 × 2460 mm; listed frame and wall-panel options
Foldable Container House$1,100–2,480Standard folding and folding flat pack models
Expandable Container House$5,052.86–10,650Single-side, 20ft, 30ft and 40ft listed configurations
Apple Cabin House$7,190–17,80020ft and 40ft; four exterior cladding options
Space Capsule House$18,867.92–28,301.898.5 m and 11.5 m base configurations
Expandable Home with Trailer20ft: from $13,000
40ft: from $21,000
House and trailer packages
Customized Modular HomeProject quotationSize, structure, layout and specification agreed per project

* The detachable, flat pack, foldable and expandable house prices are FOB Qingdao. Confirm delivery terms for apple cabins, space capsules and trailer packages in your quotation.

* International shipping, import charges and site work vary by location; buyers should obtain project-specific costs from their freight forwarder and local contractors.

What Does “Modular Home” Cover Here?

Prefabricated building is the broad category: building components or units are made in a factory for assembly on site. Modular construction is one approach within that category, using building units that can stand alone or be combined.

For the container-style products discussed here, the relationship is: prefabricated buildings → modular buildings → container-style modular houses.

In China’s prefab housing market, “container house” often refers to a purpose-built, container-shaped modular building. Its frame and enclosure are manufactured for use as a building, rather than adapted from a freight container.

Container-style houses are one branch of modular housing. This article also includes ReachTop’s apple cabins and space capsule houses as factory-built accommodation units.

Why Country and House Type Matter

Manufacturing costs vary by country. Suppliers such as Karmod in Turkey, Algeco in the UK and BOXABL in the US operate in different markets from Chinese manufacturers, with different products and specifications.

House type matters just as much. At ReachTop, a flat pack container house starts at $1,180 per unit, while an 8.5 m space capsule house starts at $18,867.92. Both are part of our modular housing range, but their construction and specifications are very different.

Once you choose the manufacturing region and type of home, you can compare relevant configurations and prices.

How to Get a Price for Your Project

You do not need a complete specification to get an initial estimate. Tell the supplier the size, quantity and trade terms you need. An experienced sales representative can usually give you a preliminary price range.

If you prefer to check prices before making an enquiry, see our container house price list for the listed configurations and prices.

A detailed, transparent quotation from a specialist supplier will usually give you a clearer answer than an AI estimate or a general pricing article.

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