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How Much Do Prefabricated Houses Cost?

Admin September 18, 2026

The prices of prefabricated houses vary depending on their type and configuration, with prices per square meter ranging from over 300 yuan to 1,500 yuan, and there are also clear cases of total prices for some special types of houses.

I. Prices of Container Houses
Expandable container houses are a special type of prefabricated house. Taking a 70-square-meter fully furnished house as an example, its total landed cost is approximately $28,689, which is less than 200,000 yuan in Chinese currency. These houses typically feature rapid deployment and mobility, making them suitable for temporary residence or specific scenarios. The price is influenced by factors such as the house area, decoration standards, and transportation costs.

II. Prices of Cement Prefabricated Houses
Cement prefabricated houses are a relatively common type of prefabricated house. Their basic price per square meter ranges from 220 to 250 yuan, which represents the basic cost of the house's main structure. When transported to the construction site and installed on scaffolding, an additional 50 yuan per square meter is required. In the Henan region, the all-inclusive price for ordinary residential houses is approximately over 300 yuan per square meter. However, it should be noted that the 300 yuan quoted by many merchants is only for the rough finish. When actual costs such as water and electricity installation and decoration are added, the price per square meter can reach 800 to 1,000 yuan. If high-end configurations are chosen, an additional 50 to 100 yuan per square meter is required.

III. Prices of Other Types of Prefabricated Houses
The price range for prefabricated houses is wide, with prices per square meter ranging from over 300 yuan to 1,500 yuan. Rural cement prefabricated panel houses are relatively inexpensive, costing just over 300 yuan per square meter. Light steel villas are another common form of prefabricated house, with prices per square meter ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 yuan for standard models. If light steel villas are equipped with comfortable features such as underfloor heating and thermal-break aluminum windows, the price per square meter needs to be increased by two to three hundred yuan. The price of luxury light steel villas can directly reach 1,500 yuan per square meter, as these houses typically have higher requirements in terms of decoration standards and material quality.