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Best Shipping Container Homes for Sale in Iowa

Because of the wide variety of benefits of buying a shipping container home, researching container homes for sale in Iowa can be a worthwhile choice. The advantages of building a shipping container house include contemporary aesthetics, quicker construction tines, and less material waste. While we have yet to cover a container home builder based in Iowa, residents of the Hawkeye State still have access to a number of quality shipping container home builders.

Should you find yourself wanting to buy a shipping container home but are not sure of the best options for your project, you are in the right place. To simplify the process of finding container homes for sale, we have created a list of Iowa's best shipping container home builders. The companies and homes featured in our article are available throughout Iowa including in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport.

In addition to helping you find possible companies for your situation, our article can be helpful in covering key questions that you may have. Including: How much does a container home in Iowa cost? Which shipping container homes are for sale in Des Moines? And which companies are the best shipping container home builders in Iowa?

Continue reading below for a list of some of Iowa's best shipping container home builders and container homes for sale in Iowa. Should you have any specific questions about your project, contact our prefab concierge team.  for help with your own shipping container home build. Or, see our full list of prefab homes for sale in Iowa and modular homes for sale in Iowa.


Shipping Container Homes for Sale in Iowa

Container Homes USA - 2 Bedroom 2 Level Duplex

Container Homes USA - Cleveland, OH

Container Homes USA is a shipping container home builder that serves customers across the U.S. In addition to ADUs and single family homes, Container Homes USA, also can work on larger, commercial projects. Their current portfolio includes 6 pre-designed models though they can also work on custom projects..

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Container Homes USA: $255 - $365+ per square foot

Example of Work: 2 Bedroom / 2 Level Duplex

Tomecek Studio Architecture - Canyon City Container Cabin

Tomecek Studio Architecture - Denver, CO

Tomecek Studio Architecture is a custom home designer. They typically design homes in a hybrid style that incorporates a variety of construction methods, which depending on buyer preference, can include shipping containers. Their homes largely feature mixed contemporary, Scandinavian aesthetics.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Tomecek Studio Architecture: $250 - $400+ per square foot

Example of Work: Canyon City Container Cabin

 

Bob’s Containers - The Magnolia Model

Bob's Containers - Del Valle, TX

Bob's Containers, based in Del Valle, Texas, builds turnkey container homes. They currently have 18 pre-designed container apartment units (ADUs) and container homes available for purchase, in addition to a variety of home offices and business spaces. They can also collaborate with potential customers to develop one-of-a-kind custom projects. The majority of their house plans feature sophisticated country architecture.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Bob's Containers: $238 - $640+ per square foot

Example of Work: "The Magnolia" Model

 

Luckdrops - Studio+

Luckdrops - Albuquerque, NM

Luckdrops sells a modern, turn-key container home solution. Their smaller model can be used as a tiny home or accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Their "Studio+" model has a contemporary design, a fully finished kitchen and bathroom, and 287 square feet of living space. The container home can be delivered to any location in the world with the appropriate access for delivery.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Luckdrops: $170 - $170+ per square foot

Example of Work: Studio+ Upgraded Living

 

Shipping Container Home Alternatives in Iowa

If, for some reason, the homes or builders  on our list do not seem like good fits for your project, there may be alternative options in Iowa that you may want to consider.

If you would like to build a different type of home (ADU, custom home, small square footage home) in Iowa, you can find builders & homes that match these profiles in our articles:

If you like the modern, industrial style of container home architecture you can find prefab home builders that match this profile in our articles for:

If you are a shipping container home builder that serves buyers in Iowa or, if you have worked with a company that is not included on our list, we'd love to hear from you.

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