# Backyard Rental Property Homes The Koto x Abodu Modular Houses are Modern and Well-Appointed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-houses References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/koto-x-abodu-modular-houses/) & [kotodesign](https://kotodesign.co.uk) The [Koto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodfired-hot-tub) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Affordable Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxabl-baby-box.md) - [Backyard-Transformed Dwelling Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adu-carpinteria.md) - [Spacious Backyard Studio Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-park-studio.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Modular Living Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-bv-system.md) - [Economical Modular Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-house.md)