Backyard Rental Property Homes

The Koto x Abodu Modular Houses are Modern and Well-Appointed

The Koto x Abodu modular houses have been created in collaboration between UK-based Koto and US-based Abodu as apartments for the Bay Area to increase the availability of rental units for San Jose professionals.

The buildings are positioned as pre-approved apartments that offer 500 square feet of living space that could be erected in backyards and offer property owners with a way to maximize their available land. The dwellings themselves feature a one-bedroom design along with a kitchen, living area and bathroom along with premium finishes throughout to make them a highly desirable space for living.

The Koto x Abodu modular houses are priced at $199,000 and up, and comes as both a housing and rental revenue income solution that shows strong merit for other metropolitan regions as well.

Image Credit: Joe Fletcher / Koto

Modular Backyard Rental Homes
Opportunity for companies to develop modular housing solutions for increasing the availability of rental units in metropolitan areas.
Maximizing Available Land
Potential for businesses to provide property owners with options to maximize their land by offering pre-approved apartments for backyard installation.
Premium Small Living Spaces
Innovation in creating highly desirable living spaces with premium finishes and efficient design for professionals seeking affordable housing options.

Who This Affects Most

Real Estate
Opportunity for real estate companies to expand their offerings by developing and promoting modular rental homes for high-demand areas.
Construction
Potential for construction companies to specialize in the building and installation of pre-approved modular housing units in backyards.
Home Decor
Innovation opportunity for home decor companies to create and market premium finishes and furnishings tailored for small living spaces in modular homes.
SCORE
6.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 98%
Activity 97%
Freshness 9%

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