Cabin StyleAverage Price Range (per square foot)A-frame$125 – $175Custom$300 – $500Prefab$80 – $230DIY kit$50 – $80 (for just the basics)

Is it cheaper to buy or build a cabin?

While log cabins are not cheap to build, it is significantly cheaper to build a cabin than to buy one. If you want to save tens of thousands of dollars, you should consider building a log cabin yourself and not paying someone to build it all for you.

How much does it cost to build a 700 square foot cabin?

How much are modular guest houses? A 600- to 700-square foot modular guest house costs between $45,000 and $65,000 on average. If you up the square footage to 1,000 to 1,200 you can expect to pay between $70,000 and $80,000.