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How much does a shipping container cost?
We do not have enough published prices yet to give a fair US range. We show a range only when it comes from real company prices.
Prices from company websites and customer reviews. Taxes not included.
By type
Shipping container prices by type
US prices. Your city may be lower or higher.
Typical price by month
20 ft container, to buy, United States
How we get these prices
- Company websites. We read the prices 0 companies publish on their own sites.
- Customer reviews. Prices customers say they paid, kept only when the review names the item, the amount and the period.
- No outliers, no paid prices. We drop far-out prices and show the middle 80%. Companies cannot pay to change a price.
- Checked again and again. Every page shows when its prices were last checked.
Price factors
What changes the price
Ask about each of these when you compare quotes.
Is delivery included in the price?
Often not. Many sellers add a delivery fee that grows with distance from their yard. Ask for the delivered price when you compare quotes.
Do I need a permit for a shipping container?
Many cities and HOAs have rules for containers on a driveway or in a yard, and some need a permit for a container that stays longer than a few weeks. Check with your city before delivery.
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Shipping container prices by state
States with at least one published city are colored.
Typical price by state
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Questions
Shipping container cost: common questions
Is delivery included in the price?
Often not. Many sellers add a delivery fee that grows with distance from their yard. Ask for the delivered price when you compare quotes.
What size container do I need?
A 10 ft container holds tools and equipment for a small jobsite. A 20 ft container holds the furniture of a 1 to 2 bedroom home. A 40 ft container holds a 3 to 4 bedroom home or farm equipment. Measure what you need to store and add some room to walk.
Should I buy or rent a container?
Renting usually makes sense for a few months. Over a year or more, buying a used container often costs less than the rent. The size calculator shows both prices where we have them.