Modular Buildings for Rent, Lease or Sale
Modular buildings are factory-built structures delivered to your site ready to use — offices, classrooms, container offices, storage and full complexes — with power, lighting, climate control and finished interiors already in place. Nadler rents, leases and sells modular buildings across most of the eastern United States, from a brand-new fleet, typically set up within one to four weeks of your order.
Whether you need temporary buildings for a renovation, swing space for a school, a jobsite office for a two-year project or a permanent addition on a foundation, the building types below cover it. Each one has its own page with sizes, options and photos; this page explains how modular building rental works and which type fits.
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Mobile Office Trailers
Wheeled, jobsite-ready offices from single-wide units to multi-unit complexes. The fastest building to deploy and relocate; the standard choice for construction sites and short projects.
See sizes & options →Portable Office Buildings
Set-down modular offices in five sizes from 480 to 2,880 square feet, on a temporary or permanent foundation. For teams that need finished office space for a season or for years.
See sizes & options →Portable Classrooms
Single classrooms, double classrooms and full classroom complexes for schools, colleges and training programs, with restroom and furnishing options.
See sizes & options →Shipping Container Offices
Steel container offices for sites where security and a small footprint matter more than square footage.
See sizes & options →Portable Storage Containers
Ground-level storage for tools, materials and equipment, delivered alongside your office or on its own.
See sizes & options →Modular Retail Buildings
Sales offices, showrooms and pop-up retail space with customer-facing finishes.
See sizes & options →Permanent Modular Buildings and Complexes
Multi-unit offices, schools, medical and retail buildings built to stay: set on permanent foundations and finished to match site-built construction.
See sizes & options →Modular Buildings for Sale
New and pre-owned buildings to purchase outright when the need is long-term.
See sizes & options →Modular Building Sizes, Delivery Times and Terms at a Glance
Nadler Modular's standard sizes, typical delivery windows and whether each building type can be rented, leased or purchased. Every product page linked below carries floor plans, cut sheets and options.
| Building type | Standard sizes | Floor area | Typical delivery* | Rent / lease / buy | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile office trailers | 12 × 44, 12 × 60, 24 × 60, 36 × 60 and 48 × 60 ft | 480 to 2,880 sq ft | 1 to 4 weeks | Rent, lease or buy | Mobile office trailers |
| Portable office buildings | Five sizes, 12 × 44 ft to 48 × 60 ft | 480 to 2,880 sq ft | 1 to 4 weeks | Rent, lease or buy | Portable office buildings |
| Portable classrooms | Single 24 × 36 ft; double 24 × 64 ft; complexes sized to enrollment | 960 sq ft (single); 1,536 sq ft (double) | 1 to 4 weeks | Rent, lease or buy | Portable classrooms |
| Shipping container offices | 8 × 20 ft and 8 × 40 ft, ground level | 160 sq ft; 320 sq ft | 1 to 4 weeks | Lease or buy | Container offices |
| Portable storage containers | 8 × 20 ft and 8 × 40 ft | 160 sq ft; 320 sq ft | Quoted with the order | Lease or buy | Storage containers |
| Modular retail buildings | Sized to the project, portable or permanent | By design | Quoted per project | Lease or buy | Retail buildings |
| Permanent modular buildings and complexes | Multi-unit, sized to the project | By design | Quoted per project | Buy, or lease long-term | Permanent buildings |
| Modular buildings for sale | New and pre-owned units and complexes | By unit | Quoted with the order | Buy | Buildings for sale |
Temporary Buildings for Rent
Most modular building rentals are temporary buildings: space you need for a defined period, delivered finished and removed when the period ends. Common uses include renovation and construction swing space, enrollment or headcount spikes, seasonal operations, disaster recovery and project field offices. Because the buildings are relocatable, a temporary building can move to your next site or convert to a longer lease if the need lasts. Typical setup is one to four weeks from order; removal is quoted up front so there are no end-of-lease surprises.
How Modular Building Rental Works
- Tell us the need. Building type, size, location, dates and what has to happen inside — offices, restrooms, a classroom, a break room.
- We quote it complete. Rental, delivery, installation, furnishing and removal in one number, billed monthly.
- Site preparation. A reasonably level, accessible surface — an existing pad lowers setup cost. If the ground needs grading, we tell you before you sign.
- Delivery and installation. Typically one to four weeks from order. The building is set, leveled and tied down; electrical, plumbing, HVAC and internet are connected according to your lease and local codes.
- Use it, then decide. At the end of the term Nadler handles teardown and removal — or the lease extends, converts to a lease with buyout, or becomes a purchase.
Rent, Lease or Buy?
Renting fits short timelines and uncertain durations: fastest setup, least commitment. Leasing fits multi-year needs with predictable monthly costs and more customization; many leases include a buyout. Buying fits permanent space or buildings you will reuse across sites. The trade-offs are the same for every building type; the renting vs. buying vs. leasing guide walks through them with numbers.
What Does a Modular Building Rental Cost?
Cost depends on the building type and size, whether you rent, lease or buy, the lease length, delivery distance and site preparation. New buildings cost more per month than pre-owned; longer leases lower the monthly rate. For typical monthly ranges and the factors that move them, read the beginner's guide to renting modular buildings, or request a quote for a number specific to your site.
Furnishing and Site Services with NadlerPlus™
Every building can be delivered ready to occupy. Through NadlerPlus™ we supply desks, chairs and workstations, break-room appliances, Wi-Fi, ADA- and OSHA-compliant ramps and steps with canopies, security screens and bars, handwashing stations, holding tanks and sanitation service — on the same invoice as the building.
Modular Buildings by Industry
- Construction Jobsite offices, break rooms and storage that move with the project. Construction modular buildings
- Education Classrooms, administration and swing space for districts, private schools and colleges. Modular school buildings
- Commercial & industrial Sales offices, showrooms, plant offices and training rooms. Commercial · Industrial
- Government & military Field offices, secure facilities and rapid-deployment buildings; GSA-certified. Modular buildings for military bases
- Healthcare & nonprofits Clinics, screening space and program offices on short notice. Healthcare modular buildings
Where We Deliver
Nadler serves most of the eastern half of the United States, including Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charlotte, Nashville, Kansas City and New Orleans, with local pages for each state and city we cover. View all service areas.
Why Rent Modular Buildings from Nadler
Nadler has supplied modular buildings to schools, contractors, government agencies and businesses since 1977. The fleet is brand new, so you lease buildings that have not been used before. You get a single point of contact from quote to removal, one complete number instead of a chain of surprises, and transparent monthly billing.
Modular Building Rental Questions
Answers to the most common questions about renting, leasing and buying modular buildings.1) What is a modular building?
2) Can I rent a modular building short-term?
3) How fast can a modular building be delivered?
4) What is the difference between a modular building and an office trailer?
5) Do modular buildings have bathrooms?
6) What site preparation is needed?
7) Should I rent, lease or buy a modular building?
8) How much does it cost to rent a modular building?
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