20 Foot Shipping Container
Portable Storage for Rent or Sale
20 Foot Shipping Container Details and Benefits
Looking for our best-selling Shipping Container? A 20 foot shipping container is the #1 choice for most people.
Get Simple Box sells and rents 20 foot shipping containers in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Why Get a 20 Foot Shipping Containers?
- Accessibility - 160 foot sq of storage space where you need it most
- Storage - it can fit the contents of most 2-3 bedroom homes
- Size - it can fit in a single parking space
- Reliability - shipping containers are watertight and secure
- Portability - you can have your container moved as needed
What Can 8x20 Containers Be Used For?
- Moving Home or Business
- Custom Office Containers
- Job Site Storage
- Generator Noise Control
- Guard Shack
- Pop-Up Shop or Food Stall
- Workshop
- Greenhouse
- DIY Sauna
- Art Studio
*weights and dimensions are typical; slight variance may occur
**Note that 20 foot shipping containers actually come in two sizes: Standard-height and High Cube (one foot taller). High Cube 20’ containers are much more rare and typically only sold new. Some 20 foot shipping containers also feature cargo doors on both ends of the container (called 20 foot double-door containers).
What are 20 Foot Shipping Container Dimensions?
Simple Box’s 20 foot shipping container dimensions are:
- Length: 20 feet
- Width: 8 feet
- Height: 8 feet 6 inches
- Weight: 4,900 pounds
What Shipping Container Conditions Are Available?
Simple Box offers shipping containers in three conditions: New 20 Foot Container, Used 20 Foot Container and 20 Foot Modified Container.
New 20 Foot Shipping Container
A new 20 foot shipping container provides 160 square feet of secure storage space. Our new 20 foot shipping containers are 20′ long, 8’-6’’ tall, and 8′ wide on the outside. This results in an interior height of 7’8”. New 20 foot containers are often called one-trip or single-use because they’ve made one trip across the ocean.
They typically come in light gray or tan/beige color and feature a built-in lockbox for added security, air vents, and forklift pockets to make moving them around easy. You can expect your shipping container to be rust-free and have minimal (if any) dings or dents.
Each new 20 foot shipping container comes equipped with thick rubber door gaskets, which help keep the container free of wind, water, and rodents.
The majority of our 20 foot shipping containers come with standard cargo doors; some containers feature roll-up doors or cargo doors on both ends.
Our container modification team can also add roll-up doors, lights, etc. to any of our 20 foot shipping containers. The interior of our 20 foot shipping containers are painted light gray or tan and the floor is made of thick plywood or eco-friendly bamboo.
Our new 20 foot shipping containers are our most popular container, by far. They are also the most abundantly-available, meaning they also come with the best overall price and value. New 20 foot shipping container prices can vary depending on the condition of the container and your location (delivery distance). Get the current price of a 20-foot container here. A new 20 foot shipping container typically costs $2000 more than a used container.
Used 20 Foot Container
A used 20 foot shipping container also provides 160 foot sq square of storage space. Our used 20’ used containers are 20′ long, 8’-6″ tall, and 8′ wide on the outside. This results in an interior height of 7’8”. Used 20-foot shipping containers are anywhere from 8-15 year’s old. They’ve had a good life in the shipping industry and are ready to be repurposed for non-cargo uses. However, these containers are still completely wind and water-tight and could still be used to shipped overseas if needed.
Used 20 foot shipping containers can come in a variety of colors, including dark red, dark blue, dark green and occasionally orange or brown. Our expert modification team can modify your used 20’ container by adding a lockbox, custom paint, doors, windows, electrical outlets, overhead lights, or anything else to make your used 20-foot shipping container even more useful.
Each shipping container comes equipped with thick rubber door gaskets, which help keep the container free of wind, water, and rodents. The majority of our 20-foot containers come with standard cargo doors; some containers feature roll-up doors.
Our container customization team can add roll-up doors, lights, etc. to any of our 20 foot shipping containers. The interior of our 20 foot shipping containers are painted light gray and the floor is made of thick plywood or planks. You can expect your used shipping container to have plenty of dings, dents, and scrapes on the inside walls and floor.
Used 20 foot shipping container prices are often $1000-2000 less than the price of a new container. Although the final price will depend on the container’s age, condition, and your location (delivery distance), you can get current price of a used 20-foot container here.
Modified 20 Foo Shipping Container
Our 20 foot custom shipping containers are 20 foot long, 8′-6″ tall, and 8′ wide on the outside and have 160 square feet of customizable space. All of our custom containers include thick rubber door gaskets, which will keep your container free of water, wind, and rodents.
You can choose to start with a new 20 foot shipping container or a used 20 foot shipping container. Then, our expert container modification team will customize your 20 foot shipping container to meet your exact needs. Whether you want windows, lighting, lockboxes, security features, HVAC solutions, finished interiors, etc. Simple Box can add the modifications you need to make your shipping container work for you.
What to expect when buying a 20 foot Container:
When you choose to buy a 20-foot Shipping Container from Simple Box, you can expect:
- Service that is local, professional, and kind
- Expert local Delivery
- Good value for your money
- We give you options to rent or buy a container
- The Box you receive will match the description, or we’ll come pick it up for free
No matter what your shipping container needs are, Simple Box can deliver the quality and service you’re looking for. Call us at 1-855-855-4269 or call the Simple Box location nearest you. We look forward to taking your call and earning your business.
We’ll treat you like we’d want to be treated.
- No pushy sales techniques
- No out-of-state contractors
- No cussing or crudeness
- Helpful service offered with a smile
We focus on being local, professional, and kind. If at any point you have questions or concerns, a local manager is standing by and ready to help within 1 business day.