Used containers (which can be picked up for $1,500 to $2,000) often have teak floors and sometimes are insulated. The bright orange, blue and rust corrugated boxes may not appeal to everyone.

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"When you're building a $100,000, $200,000 structure, that $1,000 to $2,000 difference between a new container and a used container is not really significant anymore," said Alex Rozkin, the CEO of ...

Used containers are sold in many conditions and may cost as little as $1,500; new ones cost up to $6,000, depending on the type and where they are being sold. Insulating a container may be a ...

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A typical 40-foot container, which has about 320 square feet of space, can be done for about $32,000, including plumbing and electrical work, Rogers said.

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