6.2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, easy to work with and friendly staff.
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Altoona, IA Prices checked Oct 29, 2026
Shipping containers in Altoona, IA
11 local companies near Altoona; the closest is SOS Portable Solutions, 5.2 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Altoona, so the price shown is the US typical from 102 companies across the US.
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20 ft container, to buy
Middle 80% of US prices
US typical $2,750
$1,550
$5,325
$0
$8,000
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11 companies near Altoona
6.1 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and easy to work with.
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10.3 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, on-time delivery and good condition.
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6 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
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6.2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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10.3 miles south of the Altoona center, based in Carlisle
Reviewers mention: fair prices.
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8.4 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
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5.7 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and reliable service.
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8.5 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
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6.3 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with.
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Altoona prices
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20 ft, to buyUS range$1,550 to $5,325
$1,550$5,325
$0$2,000$4,000$6,000$8,000
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| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft, to buy | $1,550 | $2,750 | $5,325 | 352 |
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20 ft container, to buy, Altoona
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What we see in Altoona
- SOS Portable Solutions is the closest, 5.2 miles from the Altoona center. None is within 5 miles of the center; 9 are within 10. The farthest we list is 10.3 miles out.
- None of the 11 has an address in Altoona itself. They are based in Des Moines (9), Ankeny (1) and Carlisle (1).
- 11 of the 11 are also near Des Moines, 8.6 miles southwest; 2 of those are closer to Altoona. 10 are also near Ankeny, 8.3 miles northwest.
- None of the 11 publishes prices on its website. For the others, ask for a quote. A price on a website is often a starting price.
- Best reviewed near Altoona: PODS Moving & Storage, 4.3 out of 5 from 206 Google reviews. Next is Three Rivers RV Storage at 4.4 from 11 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 1 company near Altoona publishes on its website. Altoona has too few prices for a range of its own, so the range is for all of the US. We drop far-out prices, show the middle 80% and call the middle price typical. Companies cannot pay to change a price. Read the method.
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What Altoona customers say
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In short
Customers of these companies most often praise the friendly staff and how easy they are to reach. A few mention rude staff.
Average Google rating across Altoona companies: 4.3 out of 5, from 257 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
14
on-time delivery
3
easy to reach
3
easy to work with
3
rude staff
2
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Shipping container in Altoona
How much does a shipping container cost in Altoona?
Altoona has too few published prices for a range of its own, so here is the US range. 20 ft container, to buy: $1,550 to $5,325 in the US, and $2,750 is typical. That is the middle 80% of 352 prices published by 102 companies. Ask local companies for a quote to get a price in Altoona.
Which shipping container sellers and rental yards are closest to Altoona?
Closest to the Altoona center: SOS Portable Solutions (5.2 miles), Custom Made Boxes Inc (5.7 miles) and WillScot (6 miles). None of the 11 companies we list has an address in Altoona itself. Distances run from the city center to each company's address, so ask whether they come to yours.
How many shipping container sellers and rental yards are near Altoona?
We list 11 companies within 15 miles of Altoona, 9 of them within 10 miles of the center. None of them publishes prices on its website, so ask for a quote. Most are based in Des Moines (9), Ankeny (1) and Carlisle (1).
Do Altoona shipping container sellers and rental yards also serve Des Moines?
Des Moines is 8.6 miles southwest of Altoona. 11 companies we list are near both. 2 of them are closer to the Altoona center, including PODS Moving & Storage and 1-800-PACK-RAT. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which shipping container sellers and rental yards near Altoona have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: PODS Moving & Storage (4.3 out of 5, 206 reviews) and Three Rivers RV Storage (4.4 out of 5, 11 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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