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Construction Cost Estimates for an Apartment, 8-24 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build an 8-24 Story Apartment?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an Apartment, 8-24 Story using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 145,000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of Apartment, 8-24 Story models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.

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Apartment, 8-24 Story Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  15
Story Height (L.F.):  10
Floor Area (S.F.):  145,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Apartment, 8-24 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $171.32 $24,841,749.58
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $42.83 $6,210,437.40
Architectural Fees 6% $12.85 $1,863,131.22
Total Building Cost $227.00 $32,915,318.19
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $154.78 $22,442,398.94
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $38.69 $5,610,599.74
Architectural Fees 6% $11.61 $1,683,179.92
Total Building Cost $205.08 $29,736,178.60
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Apartment, 8-24 Story with Brick Veneer / Rigid Steel

Apartment, 8-24 Story with Curtain Wall / Rigid Steel

Apartment, 8-24 Story with E.I.F.S. / Rigid Steel

Apartment, 8-24 Story with Precast Concrete / Reinforced Concrete

Apartment, 8-24 Story with Stucco / Reinforced Concrete

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