As of Jul 23, 2025,The Sims 4base game is free to download on every available platform. New Simmers might be confused by the different mechanics betweenThe Sims 4andThe Sims 3, as the former made building much easier and categorized every room in the house according to its items.
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It’s a bit overwhelming to start building immediately as there are a ton of new mechanics and cheats to learn. Luckily, it’s possible to head to the Gallery and pick a furnished house to download. Additionally, players can set the price range while searching for a house to either pick the cheapest or the most expensive.
7$10,000 Modern Starter - $9,996
The$10,000 Modern Starteris a small cozy build that has everything a Sims might need. Of course, it has the obvious rooms which are the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Additionally, there’s a TV that increases the Fun Need and a small space in the backyard that can be filled with various activities.
Although the bed is pushed to the wall, two Sims can easily fit into the double bed. The colorful build is created byOrangeYourSweetfor $9,996 on a 20x15Lot inThe Sims 4.
6Premier Refuge 669 (10k) - $9,991
Although it may look small and cramped, thePremier Refuge 669 (10k)is a spacious build that contains the necessary utilities to survive. The creator,OldDarkdan, uses a variety of Tiles inside the house to create new forms inside the house. The kitchen, dining room, and living room are all found in an open space area, while the bedroom and bathroom are in separate rooms.
As for the outside, the landscaping takes a good portion of the 20x15 Lot so that players can enjoy the scenery and fresh air. Besides the warp-around porch outside, it’s possible to sit under the shade of the umbrella using the round table across the front door. The Premier Refuge 669 (10k)costs $9,991 Simoleons on the Gallery.
5Forty Winks 10k - $9,986
Although the build on the inside is pretty basic and possesses the necessary items to function properly, the outside is built with modern vibes that will certainly please various Simmers. If players prefer the outside more than the inside, then theForty Winks 10kis a perfect build.
The house is made byHugglemonstafor $9,986. Considering most Households start with $20,000 Simoleons funds,sometimes more if the family is large, the Forty Winks 10k is a perfect starter home for a small family.
4Starter Base Game House - $9,500
TheStarter Base Game Housebyhajaazicosts $9,500 Simoleons and contains one bedroom and one bathroom. The two-story build is very cozy, and the Sims will have to live in a very tight space.
The first floor has a small bathroom, living room, and kitchen. As for the second floor, a small bedroom with a double bed can be found.The Gardening Skill inThe Sims 4can be easily leveled up in this build thanks to the pots found outside the house. While it is possible to live as a married couple in this house, it will be extremely difficult to have children due to the tight space.
3First House-Family - $8,986
If players decide to create a big family in CAS (Create A Sim), then theFirst House-Familybypersonality_geekwill surely help. It’s possible to find an open room merging the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Additionally, the bathroom is very spacious and can help parents train their Toddlers to potty. As for the rooms, one is the master bedroom with a double bed while the second is a kids or teens' bedroom which contains two single beds.
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The house itself cost $8,986 and can only be placed ona 30x20 Lot or larger inThe Sims 4. Besides the amazing interior, there’s also an outside patio where the Sims can plant crops or eat outside for a change of scenery.
2Starter Cottage - $6,421
For players who prefer a normal-sized house with the necessary items as well as some complimentary objects, theStarter Cottagebyvongatkais perfect. The build is very spacious, offering Simmers an open space that connects the office corner, the living room, and the kitchen together. There’s one bedroom and of course a bathroom.
The FunNeed inThe Sims 4can be easily filled by either watching the TV, using the PC or painting on the easel. There is also a small balcony that’s found between the bedroom and the kitchen. All of this cost a mere $6,421 Simoleons and requires a 20x15 Lot.
15k Runaway Teen Shack - $5,534
Although most of the pieces of furniture that exist in this build are very cheap and are destined to break immediately,5k Runaway Teen ShackbySugarLemonhas all the necessary utilities to survive. The build’s name suggests that itcould be part of challenges inThe Sims 4like the Runaway Teen or the Homeless challenge.
This small $5,534 Simoleons build requires a 20x15 Lot and is split into two rooms. One possesses both the bedroom and the kitchen, whereas the other is obviously the bathroom. As for where to eat, it’s possible to sit on the bed or on the floor.
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.
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