How to Buy a House in Starfield (All Home Options)

Anastasios Antoniadis

All the different ways you can get a house in Starfield (Purchase, UC Questline, Trait). All house locations.

So, you’ve been exploring the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda’s Starfield. Between battling space pirates and discovering new planets, you’re ready to put down roots or at least park your spaceship for a while. In this highly detailed guide, we’re diving deep into how to get a house in Starfield, the different types of homes available, and the alternative methods to gain that coveted space property.

All Home Types, Prices, and Requirements in Starfield

Before you start imagining yourself in a space penthouse, you’ll want to know what’s available and how much it will cost. Here’s a breakdown of all nine home options in Starfield.

HomeLocationPrice (Credits)Note
Room in The LodgeNew AtlantisFreeGive to you after completing One Small Step.
SleepcrateNeon6,500Can be purchased in Neon’s Ebbside.
Mercury Tower PenthouseNew AtlantisFreeMust be a UC Class A citizen
(Join the UC Vanguard and finish the all nine missions in the questline)
Well ApartmentNew Atlantis30,000Must be a UC citizen
(Join UC Vanguard and progress through the questline until you complete “Friends Like These“)
The Stretch ApartmentAkila City45,000Purchase from Ngodup Tate in Akila City.
Core ManorAkila City78,000Purchase from Ngodup Tate in Akila City.
Sky SuiteNeon235,000Purchase from Boone Morgan, the bartender of the Astral Lounge in Neon.
Dream HomeNesoi125,000Dream Home Trait
Must pay off mortgage at GalBank.
Parents’ HouseNew AtlantisFreeKid Stuff Trait reward

How to Buy a House in Starfield

  1. Accumulate Credits: First, make sure you have enough credits. Perform quests, trade, or invest to gather the necessary funds.
  2. Find the Property Agent: Each location has a specific NPC who handles real estate.
  3. Complete Prerequisites: Some properties have extra conditions. In New Atlantis, you must become a UC Citizen and a UC Class A Citizen by completing missions for the United Colonies Vanguard faction.
  4. Seal the Deal: Once all prerequisites are met, talk to the property agent and confirm your purchase.

Where to Find Property Agents in Starfield

  • Speak to Boone Morgan, the bartender at the Astral Lounge in Neon, for the Sky Suite.
  • Speak to Isna at the Ebbside of Neon at the Sleep Crate Headquarters about renting a Sleepcrate.
  • Speak to Ngodup Tate beside the Core Manor in Akila City to get the Core Manor.
  • Speak to Ngodup Tate beside the Core Manor in Akila City about getting the Strech Apartment.
  • Speak to Zora at Alphion Reality near the MAST HQ once you complete Friends Like These for the UC Vanguard and get UC citizenship to get the Well Apartment in New Atlantis.
  • Speak to Zora at Alphion Reality near the MAST HQ once you complete A Legacy Forged and get UC Class A citizenship for the Mercury Tower Penthouse in New Atlantis.

How to Get a Free House in Starfield

There are three options for those looking to get a completely free house in the game without spending any Credit. The first place you can call home is The Lodge in New Atlantis; the second method requires you to complete all nine missions in the UC Vanguard questline, while the final option requires you to pick the Kid Stuff trait during character creation.

Room at the Lodge (Complete One Small Step)

The lodge room is free, and you will find everything you need for crafting around the Lodge’s facility.

  • How to Acquire: Complete the first Starfield main mission, One Small Step, and it will be yours once you join the Constellation.

Parents’ House (Kid Stuff Trait)

Your Parents’ House comes with little room for customization, but it’s free and brings back memories:

  • How to Acquire: Select “Kid Stuff” as one of your character traits during the character creation process. Progress through the main questline to acquire it.

Mercury Tower Penthouse

The largest and arguably the best home in Starfield.

  • How to Acquire: Complete the United Colonies questline.

FAQs

  1. Can I own multiple homes?
    • Yes, if you have the credits and meet any other prerequisites.
  2. Can I customize my home?
    • Absolutely. Starfield allows full customization of your homes, from furniture to lighting.
  3. Is it worth completing the United Colonies questline for the Mercury Tower Penthouse?
    • This is the best option if you’re looking for luxury without the price tag.

Starfield offers a variety of options for players looking to make their mark on the galaxy or at least secure a comfy bed for the night. Whether you’re pinching credits or rolling in space riches, this guide has covered you on getting a house in this expansive space-faring game.

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