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Price List for Buying Container Houses
Admin September 17, 2026
The prices of container houses vary significantly depending on their type, region, configuration, and customization requirements, ranging from a few hundred yuan per month to several hundred thousand yuan. Here are specific classifications and price references:

I. Classification by Rental or Purchase
Rental Prices:
- Shanghai Region: Assembled container offices (4 square meters) cost approximately ¥450.0/month, movable folding container houses in Suzhou (with multiple uses) cost about ¥171.0/month, and modular container houses in Suzhou (1 square meter) cost around ¥500.0/month.
- Suzhou Region: Gable-roofed container villas (8 square meters) cost approximately ¥178.0/month, 20-foot folding container houses (1 square meter) cost about ¥330.0/month, and integrated modular container houses (2 square meters) cost around ¥247.0/month.
- Rental prices are usually related to area and configuration (such as decoration and glass curtain walls), with lower costs for short-term use.
Purchase Prices:
- Basic Models: A brand-new standard container house measuring 6 meters long and 3 meters wide costs approximately ¥10,000.0, while a used container house (with a service life of ≤8 years) has a minimum price of ¥6,000.0 (chemical residue inspection required).
- Function-Upgraded Models: Container houses with folding or packing functions are priced between ¥8,000.0 and 12,000.0, suitable for scenarios requiring frequent relocation.
- High-End Custom Models: Popular B&B-style container houses (with large glass windows and solar panels) cost between ¥20,000.0 and 30,000.0, while custom space capsule container houses can reach ¥160,000.0, often used for unique accommodations or commercial displays.
II. Classification by Regional Differences
- Shanghai Region: Prices are generally higher, such as tempered glass container mobile houses at ¥12,800.0, export folding container houses for living at ¥6,900.0, and custom double-story simple houses at ¥5,000.0.
- Suzhou Region: Some products are priced lower, such as custom modular container offices/dormitories (2 square meters) at approximately ¥95.0/month, but high-end products like glass curtain wall integrated container offices can reach ¥10,800.0.
III. Classification by Use and Configuration
- Simple Temporary Housing: Such as small container storage rooms at ¥6,500.0, and construction site color-steel temporary houses at ¥2,375.0/month (for 2 units), which are cost-effective and quick to assemble.
- Commercial and Residential Uses: Popular camping site supporting houses at ¥239.4 (possibly a short-term event price), cross-border exclusive container mobile houses at ¥280.0 (confirmation of monthly rental required), and living container mobile houses (with decoration) ranging from ¥950.0 to 4,800.0.
- High-End Custom Scenarios: Outdoor warm-hearted station Apple Pods at ¥190.0 (possibly a specific event price), export project department offices at ¥5,300.0, with configurations selected based on functional requirements.
Purchase Recommendations:
- Clearly define the purpose (residential, office, commercial) and usage period (short-term rental or long-term purchase).
- Prioritize inspecting chemical residues and structural safety of used container houses.
- For custom requirements, communicate design, materials, and transportation costs in advance to avoid budget overruns.




