11.1 miles northwest of the Des Moines center, based in Grimes
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to work with and professional service.
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Des Moines, IA Prices checked Oct 29, 2026
Shipping containers in Des Moines, IA
13 local companies near Des Moines; the closest is Iowa Storage Trailer Inc, 2 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Des Moines, so the price shown is the US typical from 102 companies across the US.
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Middle 80% of US prices
US typical $2,750
$1,550
$5,325
$0
$8,000
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4.9 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, easy to work with and friendly staff.
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3.6 miles south of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, on-time delivery and good condition.
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7.6 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and easy to work with.
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3.7 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
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4.9 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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8.3 miles southeast of the Des Moines center, based in Carlisle
Reviewers mention: fair prices.
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2 miles southeast of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
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18.4 miles west of the Des Moines center, based in Adel
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4.4 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and reliable service.
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4.2 miles northwest of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.1 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
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7.2 miles north of the Des Moines center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with.
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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
Middle 80% of prices Typical (median)
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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, Des Moines
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What we see in Des Moines
- Iowa Storage Trailer Inc is the closest, 2 miles from the Des Moines center. 7 companies are within 5 miles of the center and 11 within 10. The farthest we list is 18.4 miles out.
- 9 of 13 have an address in Des Moines. The others are based in Ankeny (1), Carlisle (1), Grimes (1) and Adel (1).
- 12 of the 13 are also near West Des Moines, 9 miles west; 10 of those are closer to Des Moines. 12 are also near Urbandale, 9.8 miles northwest.
- None of the 13 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 Des Moines: UNITS of Central Iowa, 4.7 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews. Next is PODS Moving & Storage at 4.3 from 206 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 1 company near Des Moines publishes on its website. Des Moines 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 Des Moines customers say
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In short
Customers of these companies most often praise the friendly staff and how easy they are to work with. A few mention damaged containers.
Average Google rating across Des Moines companies: 4.3 out of 5, from 291 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
18
easy to work with
5
professional service
5
easy to reach
4
rude staff
2
damaged containers
2
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Shipping container in Des Moines
How much does a shipping container cost in Des Moines?
Des Moines 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 Des Moines.
Which shipping container sellers and rental yards are closest to Des Moines?
Closest to the Des Moines center: Iowa Storage Trailer Inc (2 miles), TIG Containers - Storage Containers For Sale, Rent, Rent to Own (3.6 miles) and WillScot (3.7 miles). 9 of the 13 companies we list have an address in Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
We list 13 companies within 20 miles of Des Moines, 11 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 Des Moines shipping container sellers and rental yards also serve West Des Moines?
West Des Moines is 9 miles west of Des Moines. 12 companies we list are near both. 10 of them are closer to the Des Moines center, including Iowa Storage Trailer Inc, TIG Containers - Storage Containers For Sale, Rent, Rent to Own and WillScot. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which shipping container sellers and rental yards near Des Moines have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: UNITS of Central Iowa (4.7 out of 5, 31 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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