The Best Small Multifamily Prefab and Modular Homes Companies
Prefab building techniques such as modular, kit and panelized construction lend itself quite well for small, multi family homes like duplexes, triplexes, and other multi-unit designs. When we write “small” multifamily, we mean 1-4 unit homes. This distinction is important, because homes that are 4 units or less can be financed with typical consumer mortgages and be listed on the MLS alongside typical single family homes. These multi-unit homes are quick to build, aesthetically pleasing and importantly, cost competitive with traditional site-built homes.
As population density continues to increase in the United States, there is a need for greater attention on affordable, sustainable, dense housing solutions. These homes are manufactured off-site, shipped and quickly assembled at the desired building location. Because this process takes place in a highly-controlled factory setting, homes can often be built quicker, cheaper, and more sustainable than traditional building methods. So if you are looking for a multi-unit home of your own or simply looking to invest in a multi-unit project we’ve done some of the leg work for you in picking the best small, multi-family prefab builders that operate in the United States. Keep in mind that unlike in the single family space, very few companies offer off the shelf plans for multifamily.
Here are our picks for the best small multifamily prefab manufacturers companies:
Offers a duplex model - each unit is 1,361 square feet with 3 beds and 3 baths
Homes cost about $150-$250 per sq ft finished - $150 per sq ft for the home with nice finishes plus an additional $40 to $50 per sq ft for on-site costs, though it depends on your area
Ships and builds homes in the Western United States
Takes 1-4 months to receive the home from the time it is ordered
Example of work: Bridger Duplex
Has 8 series, its term for different collections of predesigned residential plans, varying from standard looking cabins to ultra modern looking contemporary houses
Sizes range from small 600+ sf studios to 3,500+ square foot luxury houses
Also creates custom designs
Serves the Western US and Canada including Hawaii
Base prices for their homes is generally $145 and $200+ per square foot for the modular portion of the home, with all-in costs typically in the $300-$400+ per square foot range
Example of work: Seattle Townhomes
Designs custom homes and uses a nationwide network of builders to manufacture and install homes
Because all designs are fully custom, there are no limitations on either minimum or maximum size
Buildings are designed to utilize green construction techniques, have energy efficient features, and are LEED certifiable
Homes cost about $350-$500 per square foot - this figure includes finishing costs such as landscaping and sitework. Areas with expensive land prices might cause this figure to be higher in reality
Example of work: Custom Multi-family Designs
Designs multi-unit prefab homes that can serve as either residential or mixed use housing
Uses a regional network of builders to manufacture their home designs.
Homes can be delivered throughout parts of the Western U.S., Mid- Atlantic, Texas, and Louisiana
Home designs are significantly cheaper than competitors with costs between $160-$250 per square foot
Example of work: Quintero
Designs and manufactures environmentally friendly, multi-unit prefab homes
Homes are available for delivery throughout the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The intended delivery area for their multi-family homes is densely populated, urban areas
Homes can be customized and can also be built in stages without compromising the livability of existing units
Uses environmentally friendly construction practices and energy efficient appliances to create net-zero homes
Homes cost between $180-$290+ per square foot
Example of Work: Multifamily Residential Complex
