Our shipping container homes for sale are prefab, factory-finished dwellings, plumbing, electrical, insulation, kitchen, and bathroom completed before the unit ever leaves the factory. The lineup runs from 20 ft studios to multi-container two-story three-bedroom layouts, all with visible pricing and a real online checkout, and all delivered and placed free across the contiguous US.
How to Choose Shipping Container Homes for Sale
Buy for the way you will live in it, then check the site. A 20 ft studio suits a guest house, rental unit, or minimalist living on a small pad. A 40 ft one-bedroom is the most common starting point for full-time living. Couples and families should look at multi-container layouts, where two or more joined units create real bedrooms and open living space, including two-story designs where the lot is narrow. Before ordering, confirm three things locally: zoning (is a container dwelling or ADU permitted), foundation requirements, and utility connections. Factory-finished homes remove the construction phase, but placement, hookups, and permits remain your side of the project.
| Home size | Sleeps | Typical range (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft studio | 1-2 | Typically $25,000-$50,000 |
| 40 ft one-bedroom | 2 | Typically $50,000-$90,000 |
| Two-container 2-bedroom | 3-4 | Typically $90,000-$160,000 |
| Multi-container / two-story 3-bedroom | 4-6 | Typically $150,000-$250,000 |
For the full cost picture, foundations, utilities, permits, and delivery, read the container home cost guide. If you are still comparing layouts, the container home plans guide walks through floor plans by size and bedroom count.
Are container homes legal to live in?
In most of the US, yes, but it is governed locally. Many jurisdictions treat a container home like any other dwelling or ADU, requiring a permit, a foundation, and inspected utility connections. Check with your local planning and building departments before you buy; rural land is generally the simplest path.
What do I need ready before delivery?
A level foundation (piers or a slab per your local code), clear access for the delivery truck and crane, and utility stubs where the home will sit. Delivery and placement are free in the contiguous US; report any transit damage within the 48-hour window.