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Planning 2027 Multifamily Kitchen Renovation Costs

Written by Jennifer M. | Nov 5, 2026, 4:12:52 PM

Building material prices are still climbing, and rent growth is expected to stay modest. When you plan 2027 multifamily kitchen renovation costs, every dollar needs to go further.

Two numbers shaping 2027 renovation budgets

  • Rent growth near 2.4% into 2027: RealPage expects effective rents to rise about 2.4% nationally from late 2026 through the third quarter of 2027.
  • Material prices up 5.5%: residential building materials (excluding energy) cost 5.5% more in September 2026 than a year earlier, per the National Association of Home Builders.

Material price is only part of your kitchen renovation cost

Labor, install time and demolition all add to the total. Products that go in simply, skip demolition and arrive when promised keep your budget steady.

Refacing costs less when the cabinet boxes are sound

When existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound, refacing updates kitchens and baths without a full replacement. It typically costs about 1/3 as much as replacing the cabinets. And the savings go past the price tag. With Qwikkit:

  • About 2 days for your crew or contractor to install a typical kitchen
  • As fast as 5 business days for standard product lead times
  • Less demolition and a smaller project scope than full replacement

Not sure refacing is the right fit? Compare refacing, refinishing and replacement before you set your budget.

Choose the look for each property

The DuraBuild™ and DuraFuse™ collections come in a range of cabinet profiles, colors and finishes, so you can match each property's design and budget. Or lock one look across every property and reorder the same spec each turn.

Where Qwikkit fits

Qwikkit makes complete cabinet refacing kits for property owners, managers and contractors. Each kit keeps the existing boxes and ships sorted by apartment.

Doors, drawer fronts, hinges, pulls, paint, screws, locator jigs and QR-coded video instructions arrive in one kit per apartment. Qwikkit has renovated more than 150,000 kitchens since 2017.

Qwikkit does not measure or install. It makes and ships the kits. The install stays with your crew or contractor. If you need an installer, Qwikkit can point you to contractors in your area.

Planning 2027 multifamily kitchen renovations?

Contact a Qwikkit representative to talk through your upcoming projects.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cabinet refacing cost compared to replacement?

Refacing typically costs about 1/3 as much as full cabinet replacement. Your exact cost depends on the door style, color and size of each kitchen.

How do rising material prices affect multifamily kitchen renovation cost in 2027?

Look at total project cost, not just material price. Labor, install time and demolition add to the total too. Options that skip demolition and go in fast help keep each kitchen on budget.

How fast do Qwikkit kits ship?

Most kits ship in 5 to 8 business days. There is no minimum order, so you can order one kitchen or hundreds.

Who installs the kits, and how long does it take?

Qwikkit does not measure or install. Your crew or contractor does the install. Plan on about 2 days for a typical kitchen.

When is refacing not the right choice?

Refacing is not a fit when the cabinet boxes are not structurally sound, when you need a unique woodgrain or style, or when the layout is changing. In those cases, full replacement makes more sense.