4.3 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Grimes
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to work with and professional service.
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Johnston, IA Prices checked Oct 23, 2026
Shipping containers in Johnston, IA
12 local companies near Johnston; the closest is UNITS of Central Iowa, 4.3 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Johnston, 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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12 companies near Johnston
7.3 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, easy to work with and friendly staff.
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7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and easy to work with.
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13.6 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, on-time delivery and good condition.
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13.2 miles southwest of the Johnston center, based in Adel
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7.3 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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8.4 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
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12.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
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8.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and reliable service.
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6.1 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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6.7 miles east of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with.
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8.2 miles southeast of the Johnston center, based in Des Moines
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Johnston 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
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, Johnston
Prices by monthThis chart shows once there are 12 months of price checks for Johnston.
What we see in Johnston
- UNITS of Central Iowa is the closest, 4.3 miles from the Johnston center. 1 company is within 5 miles of the center and 9 within 10. The farthest we list is 13.6 miles out.
- None of the 12 has an address in Johnston itself. They are based in Des Moines (9), Grimes (1), Ankeny (1) and Adel (1).
- 12 of the 12 are also near Urbandale, 4.8 miles southwest; 8 of those are closer to Johnston. 12 are also near Clive, 6.6 miles southwest.
- None of the 12 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 Johnston: 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
No company near Johnston publishes prices on its website. Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston companies: 4.3 out of 5, from 280 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 Johnston
How much does a shipping container cost in Johnston?
Johnston 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 Johnston.
Which shipping container sellers and rental yards are closest to Johnston?
Closest to the Johnston center: UNITS of Central Iowa (4.3 miles), United Rentals - Storage Containers and Mobile Offices (6.1 miles) and 1-800-PACK-RAT (6.7 miles). None of the 12 companies we list has an address in Johnston 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 Johnston?
We list 12 companies within 15 miles of Johnston, 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), Grimes (1) and Ankeny (1).
Do Johnston shipping container sellers and rental yards also serve Urbandale?
Urbandale is 4.8 miles southwest of Johnston. 12 companies we list are near both. 8 of them are closer to the Johnston center, including United Rentals - Storage Containers and Mobile Offices, 1-800-PACK-RAT and PODS Moving & Storage. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which shipping container sellers and rental yards near Johnston have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: UNITS of Central Iowa (4.7 out of 5, 31 reviews) and PODS Moving & Storage (4.3 out of 5, 206 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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Outside the Johnston search area, in towns without a page of their own. Ask whether they serve your address.
- SILGAN CONTAINERS LLCFort Dodge, IA, 60 miles from Johnston
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