Buy or Rent a Storage Container
Flexible7.com is the best place to buy and rent shipping containers for storage. Whether you want to buy a 40 ft shipping container to store equipment and supplies on a farm or you want to rent a storage container for a construction site, Flexible7.com has the solutions for your needs. Flexible 7 helps customers find low cost 10', 20', 40', 40' High Cube, 40' reefers, 48', and 54' steel shipping containers for sale, rent and lease. Every steel storage container is guaranteed wind and water tight (WWT), making them perfect for convenient and affordable on site storage. If you need a new one trip container or a cargo worthy container, we've got you covered. No matter what kind of shipping container you are looking for, Flexible7.com makes it easy to find. We source shipping containers from intermodal transport pools, which means you have access to the largest selection of cargo containers, at the lowest prices. Whether you want permanent storage, or just need a secure, short term solution, you won't find a better deal on new and used shipping containers anywhere else.
Steel Shipping Container Sizes
10 Ft Container
20 Ft Container
40 Ft Container
Entry
Width
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft
Height
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft 5.75 in.
Exterior
Length
10 Ft
20 Ft
40 Foot
Width
8 Ft
8 Ft
8 Ft.
Height
8 Ft
8 Ft
8 Ft 6 in.
Interior
Length
9 Ft 3 in.
18 Ft
39 Ft
Width
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft 8.59 in.
Height
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft
Size
Cubic Volume
563 cu. ft.
1,169 cu. ft.
2,385 cu. ft.
Empty Weight
2,870 lbs.
4,800 lbs.
8,400 lbs.
Load Capacity
22,040 lbs.
61,300 lbs.
57,750 lbs.
Max Gross
24,910 lbs.
67,200 lbs.
67,200 lbs.
New & Used Shipping Containers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Steel storage container rentals cost between $90 and $185 depending on exactly what you want. Rental/lease duration and size of the container are the two main factors that determine the monthly rate.
You should expect to pay around $2,000 to $4,500 to buy a used shipping container. Pricing depends on container grade/condition (more on that below), size of the container and any features or customizations.
You should expect to pay around $100 to $150 for delivery. Some price quotes bundle in delivery charges, while some break it out. If it's not broken out, make sure to ask whether it includes delivery or if it's an additional charge.
Metal storage containers are very secure. They are built with very high strength, durable 12 gauge steel and can be equipped with advanced locking systems as well. Your things will be kept safe from weather and climate as well as all containers are wind and waterproof. Containers are built to withstand freight shipping across oceans, with corrosive salt water and rough storms.
No, we offer ocean shipping containers for storage. Some companies like PODS offer portable storage containers and moving services where you load a container and then they move it to another location. If you want to move an empty container, your local supplier can coordinate that.
If you are purchasing a steel container then you can add many customizations and modifications including:
- Windows and skylights
- Electrical lighting
- HVAC / air conditioning
- Advanced locking systems
- Paint
- Interior shelves and racks and organization
- Different door types (roll up, swinging)
- Flooring
- Additional doors
- Ventilation
If you are renting, you will most likely not be able to make any modifications, but you may be able to rent a modified storage container.
It's usually recommended that you are there for delivery so that the conex container can be placed exactly where you want it. You also need to make sure the ground is flat and firm where you want to put your container. Most people put containers on pavement, gravel, dirt or grass. You also need to make sure that there's enough clearance for the delivery truck to access the location.
One trip containers (commonly referred to as new), cargo worthy (active CSC plate), WWT wind and water tight, as is, Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. Grade B are the same as WWT which aree guaranteed to be wind and water tight. WWT containers will keep out water, dust, rodents and everything else, ensuring that your items are stored safely. Almost all used shipping containers will have some rust and dents, this is completely normal and doesn't negatively affect secure storage. You can repaint your container with high quality marine paint if you'd like it to look better.
There are tons of different ways that customers use steel storage containers, here's just a few:
- Agriculture / Farming
- Auto Storage
- Cargo Storage
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Training Facilities
- Firework Stands
- Freight Shipping / Storage
- Guard Shacks
- Inventory Storage
- Jobsite/Construction Site Storage
- Medical Records Storage
- Ranch/Farm Equipment & Supplies Storage
- Record Storage
- Residential Moving & Storage
- Sports Equipment Storage
- Ticket Stands
- Tool Storage
Steel Storage Containers by Top Cities
Albuquerque, NM
Anaheim, CA
Anchorage, AK
Arlington, TX
Atlanta, GA
Aurora, CO
Austin, TX
Bakersfield, CA
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Brooklyn, NY
Buffalo, NY
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Chula Vista, CA
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Colorado Springs, CO
Columbus, OH
Corpus Christi, TX
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
El Paso, TX
Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Worth, TX
Fresno, CA
Greensboro, NC
Henderson, NV
Honolulu, HI
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville, FL
Jersey City, NJ
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Lexington, KY
Lincoln, NE
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles, CA
10 Ft Container |
20 Ft Container |
40 Ft Container |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | Width | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft |
| Height | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft 5.75 in. | |
| Exterior | Length | 10 Ft | 20 Ft | 40 Foot |
| Width | 8 Ft | 8 Ft | 8 Ft. | |
| Height | 8 Ft | 8 Ft | 8 Ft 6 in. | |
| Interior | Length | 9 Ft 3 in. | 18 Ft | 39 Ft |
| Width | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft 8.59 in. | |
| Height | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | |
| Size | Cubic Volume | 563 cu. ft. | 1,169 cu. ft. | 2,385 cu. ft. |
| Empty Weight | 2,870 lbs. | 4,800 lbs. | 8,400 lbs. | |
| Load Capacity | 22,040 lbs. | 61,300 lbs. | 57,750 lbs. | |
| Max Gross | 24,910 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. |
New & Used Shipping Containers:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Windows and skylights
- Electrical lighting
- HVAC / air conditioning
- Advanced locking systems
- Paint
- Interior shelves and racks and organization
- Different door types (roll up, swinging)
- Flooring
- Additional doors
- Ventilation
If you are renting, you will most likely not be able to make any modifications, but you may be able to rent a modified storage container.
- Agriculture / Farming
- Auto Storage
- Cargo Storage
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Training Facilities
- Firework Stands
- Freight Shipping / Storage
- Guard Shacks
- Inventory Storage
- Jobsite/Construction Site Storage
- Medical Records Storage
- Ranch/Farm Equipment & Supplies Storage
- Record Storage
- Residential Moving & Storage
- Sports Equipment Storage
- Ticket Stands
- Tool Storage
Steel Storage Containers by Top Cities
Anaheim, CA
Anchorage, AK
Arlington, TX
Atlanta, GA
Aurora, CO
Austin, TX
Bakersfield, CA
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Brooklyn, NY
Buffalo, NY
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Chula Vista, CA
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Colorado Springs, CO
Columbus, OH
Corpus Christi, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
El Paso, TX
Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Worth, TX
Fresno, CA
Greensboro, NC
Henderson, NV
Honolulu, HI
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville, FL
Jersey City, NJ
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Lexington, KY
Lincoln, NE
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles, CA