40 Foot Shipping Container Costs, Sizes & Rentals (2025 Guide)
While a 20 ft container typically rents for $120–$140 per month, most 40 ft containers rent for just $140–$199 per month (as of August 2025). That means you can double
Starting at $4,350 or Purchase for as low as $197.73/month. Our 40-foot shipping containers are tough, sturdy, wind and watertight, and designed to keep contents safe and dry. Their size and availability make them the most cost-effective size, offering the lowest cost per square foot. Finding comparable storage space at this price is hard to find.
Choosing the right size is critical as it impacts both cost and usability. The 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot High Cube containers are the most common sizes for shipping containers that are to be used for export shipment or for storage. Both sizes are large enough to hold a substantial amount of freight and fit into loading slots on container ships.
There are several options available: Cargo-worthy 20ft dry containers. Prices range from $500 to $3,000. Cargo-worthy 40ft dry containers. Expect to pay between $1,000 and $3,500. 40ft high cube (HC) cargo-worthy containers. Shell out between $1,500 and $4,000. The condition of the container greatly influences how much shipping containers cost.
They are graded as Cargo Worthy, Windwater Tight or As Is. As previously mentioned, Container Management, Inc. never sells As-Is condition containers. As a general rule of thumb, a used 40-foot standard container will be priced around 30% more than a used 20-foot container, of the same condition.
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