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How Much Does a Modular Container House Cost?
Admin September 17, 2026
The price of modular container houses varies depending on factors such as size, configuration, purchase or rental method, and regional differences, with a wide price range from a few yuan to several hundred yuan per square meter or per day.

I. Rental Prices
- Small Container: Taking a 9-square-meter small container as an example, its daily rental is 3 yuan. This type of container usually has a simple structure and basic functions, suitable for short-term, small-area temporary use scenarios, such as temporary warehouses on construction sites and simple rest areas.
- Standard 6-Meter-Long Container: The daily rental for a standard 6-meter-long, 18-square-meter model is 6 yuan. If equipped with additional facilities such as air conditioners or glass windows, an extra 2 yuan per day is charged. This type of container offers improved functionality and comfort, making it suitable for use as construction site offices and temporary dormitories. The addition of extra facilities meets the diverse needs of different scenarios.
II. Purchase Prices
- Light Steel Modular Integrated House: The wholesale price of a light steel modular integrated house container mobile home is 80 yuan. However, it is not clear whether this is per square meter or for the whole unit, but based on industry conventions and price levels, it is likely to be per square meter. Light steel structures have advantages such as high strength, light weight, and fast construction. This type of house is suitable for projects that are sensitive to cost and have certain requirements for the house structure, such as some long-term construction site dormitories and small commercial buildings.
- Customized Packing-Box Office: The price of a customized packing-box office construction site container house is 330 yuan per square meter. Customized products can be designed and produced according to the specific needs of customers, offering higher flexibility in terms of size, layout, and functions. Therefore, the price is relatively high. They are commonly used in construction site offices and temporary commercial venues that have certain requirements for the office environment and need personalized design.
- Internet-Famous Container Mobile Shop: The price of an internet-famous container mobile shop is 284.5 yuan, also presumed to be per square meter. These types of container houses usually have a more distinctive design and a fashionable appearance, which can attract customers. They are suitable for use as mobile shops in commercial streets and scenic spots.




