Admit it: When rent prices soar and neighbors are noisy, the thought of a tiny stand-alone home of your own sounds pretty appealing.

Sure, a McMansion is also tempting, but just think of the expenses, upkeep, and taxes that come with an oversized residence. A low-maintenance tiny home under 500 square feet could be the ticket to a higher quality of life.

Although they’ve been around for decades, these diminutive dwellings started rising in popularity over the past decade. Some see these pared-down properties as a way to help the environment by reducing their carbon footprint. For others, it’s a great investment to rent out for the short or long term.

If you’re ready to investigate, you can now find them in every state. We’ve found five of the finest from coast to coast, with tiny prices to match.

Why not take a gander at this quintet of low-priced little properties listed below?

497 Remington Rd, Spring Branch, TX

Price: $225,000
Tiny home, big lot: You could build your own tiny compound on this half-acre lot. For starters, there’s a fully furnished, 420-square-foot home already on the property.

Built in 2020, the small home has been immaculately maintained. The kitchen includes a dining peninsula and stainless-steel appliances. There’s also a washer/dryer alcove and a bath with a pedestal sink and shower. A wood porch runs the length of the house.

There are also bunks and clever storage in the small bedroom. It’s already serving as a successful short-term rental. It’s located between San Antonio and Austin, close to the Twin Sisters motorcycle trail, the Potters Creek boat ramp, and Canyon Lake Park.

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1307 Granger St, Mount Pleasant, MI

Price: $95,000
Oldie but a goodie: Two bedrooms in just 496 square feet? Amazingly enough, resourceful builders in 1938 figured out how to pull off this feat.

The interior was recently remodeled, with new stainless-steel appliances, stylish flooring and lighting, an updated bathroom, and a new furnace and water heater.

And even though the price is just five figures, the home has a new roof.

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2916 Jessie Rd Unit 4, Sevierville, TN

Price: $299,000
Country cabin: This 400-square-foot abode is nestled in the Smoky Mountains, in the middle of a tiny-home community known as Cozy Creek Village.

Visitors to nearby Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge often stop and stay a spell in a short-term rental, which means this property could generate revenue.

The HOA takes care of the utilities and landscaping, so this fully furnished, one-bedroom, one-bath cabin is totally low maintenance.

Built in 2021, the home has durable yet stylish metal siding and roofing. There’s pine paneling throughout the interior, along with an electric fireplace and a fully stocked kitchen.

Out on the deck, there’s a hot tub for relaxing after a day full of sightseeing.

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122 Mountain Meadows Dr, Morganton, GA

Price: $267,000
Brand-new abode: This brand-new, 395-square-foot home sits on a creek full of trout, so you can step right off your deck and catch dinner. You can cook it up in the little kitchen with stainless-steel appliances.

The home feels roomy thanks to the high ceiling and an abundance of windows. The layout features a bedroom as well as a sleeping loft, dining and living room space, and a washer/dryer nook.

The home is part of a gated community, which offers residents a pool, a clubhouse, pizza ovens, a hot tub, a playground, a dog park, and other amenities.

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1421 W Herron Pl NW, Lakebay, WA

Price: $199,900
Island paradise: A quick ferry ride delivers you to Herron Island, where this one-bedroom charmer is located. The house with the loft bedroom sits on a grassy, tree-filled lot.

The 354 square feet of living space is expanded by a separate, ready-to-finish bunkhouse and a wraparound deck. There’s also an outhouse bathroom with a sink, shower, tankless water heater, and composting toilet.

The best way to get around on this island is with a golf cart, which is included in the sale price. (The furniture and appliances are included, too.) It comes with a garage.

The property includes access to the community clubhouse, beach, and boat launch.

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