13 Tiny Homes You Can Buy at Walmart (Starting at $2,500)

If you're interested in homeownership, an additional office space, or ADU, but aren't keen on investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into a property, a tiny home could be an affordable alternative. 

Not sure where to start your search? You might be able to find one somewhere you already shop, such as a big box store like Walmart.

Whether you're used to saving money with popular Walmart hacks or you're simply looking for an easy, cheap route to homeownership or to add extra space to your property, check out these 13 tiny house kits available on Walmart's website.

Price: $25,895

This 12-by-16-foot steel-framed, two-story tiny home includes a roof deck with a view. Whether you want to look out over the ocean or set up shop in a woodsy backyard is up to you, as is the color you paint your one-of-a-kind house: the siding panels come textured and primed for paint.

Price: $18,999

At just under 300 square feet with a nearly 85-square-foot balcony, this cozy studio house is perfect for anyone interested in low-cost minimalist living.

Inside, you'll find a bathroom, kitchen, and living room, all made from cozy, sturdy Russian pine.

Price: $18,690

This 96-square-foot house has a lightweight steel frame with a 50-year warranty. The fiberglass door is lockable and insulated, and the two sliding vinyl windows are energy-efficient and already installed with mesh screens.

You'll need to anchor the cottage to either a solid wood foundation or a four-inch concrete slab. While the anchors are included with the kit, the foundation is not.

Price: $5,999

Technically, this 12-by-24-foot structure is intended to be used as a shed or garage, but the side entry door and windows give it the potential for a comfortable living space for yourself or guests.

The handcrafted shed is made entirely out of wood and can be installed on a concrete slab or finished with your own wooden flooring.

Price: $5,620

This 12-by-16-foot shed includes 144 square feet of loft storage that can be accessed from within the structure itself. While you'll need ample time to set up the shed, you shouldn't need any special tools or construction expertise to fit the pieces together, and hardware like door hinges and nails are included in the kit.

Price: $2,499

This 8-by-12-foot mini wooden shed features extra-wide, 64-inch doors and a screened, lockable window that lets in natural light.

The siding comes with a 15-year warranty, and you should be able to assemble the shed using only typical household tools, such as hammers and screwdrivers.

Price: $8,397

This well-lit barn with a second-story loft comes with multiple windows, including a gable window and two windows with raised shutters. The loft area has between four and six feet of headroom, making it a fun area for kids, or to be used for extra storage.

The structure is also sturdier than a typical shed: it can withstand 40 pounds of snow and winds of up to 130 miles per hour.

Price: $8,834

This rustic cottage-style shed has extra tall 16-foot side walls to ensure you can walk around with ease. If you live in a place with extreme weather, this could be the right structure for you: it's built to withstand strong winds of up to 160 miles per hour and a snow load of up to 60 pounds per square foot.

The second-floor loft space has over six feet of headroom.

Price: $4,310

This charming wooden shed has an optional window, barn-style door, and an 80-square-foot loft with up to three feet of headroom, which makes it an ideal storage space.

Everything in the kit is pre-cut and requires minimal construction for assembly, including the siding, wall framing, roof trusses, and roof sheathing.

Price: $7,852

At 9-by-12 feet, this shed is smaller than some others on our list, but the full second-story loft significantly increases its storage and space potential.

Plus, the attractive gable sunburst window lets in plenty of natural light for the loft while the two shuttered windows on the main floor make the space homier.

Price: $3,950

This 10-by-14-foot shed comes with just one optional window, so if you're looking for a sunny space, this might not be the structure for you.

However, with 54 additional square feet of loft space and a 21-inch overhang, it's both an attractive and relatively spacious option.

Price: $6,165

The 51-inch loft height for this particular shed means it isn't ideal as a bedroom, but it can work as a storage space so you can make the most of the airy main floor.

Since this shed is mainly intended for use as a garage, it comes with a pre-cut opening for a garage door — so if you aren't comfortable with a door that large opening into a living space, cross this model off your list.

Price: $6,760

This barn-style shed has elegant carriage doors, multiple transom windows, and a sunburst gable window for the second-story loft. The pre-built doors are included with the shed-building kit as are all the hardware you need to complete the build over a DIY-centric weekend.

If you're looking to save money, one of the best homeownership moves you can make might be to avoid purchasing a traditional home altogether.

Instead, investing in a one-of-a-kind tiny home can help you save money on monthly housing costs (or earn extra income from rent), building up your savings and freeing up your budget so you can invest in things like food, travel, and experiences.