The 20 ft shipping container is the workhorse of the container world: small enough to deliver almost anywhere a truck can turn, big enough to swallow the contents of a three-bedroom house. Choose a one-trip unit for near-new condition or a used cargo-worthy box to save money, every container here has a visible price, online checkout, and free delivery with placement across the contiguous US.
Two decisions cover most buyers: condition and configuration. One-trip containers have made a single cargo voyage and arrive close to new, the right call for a home site, business frontage, or conversion project where appearance and maximum remaining life matter. Used cargo-worthy and wind-and-watertight units carry dents and surface rust but keep your gear just as dry for meaningfully less money. On configuration, the standard 8 ft 6 in box suits general storage; a high cube adds a foot of interior height for shelving, workshops, and conversions; an open-side unit swaps a wall for full-length doors so you can reach any item without unloading the rest.
| Type | External dimensions | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft standard | 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H | General storage, jobsites, moving |
| 20 ft high cube | 20' L × 8' W × 9'6" H | Tall racking, workshops, conversions |
| 20 ft open-side | 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H, full side doors | Retail, tool cribs, forklift side-loading |
For current market pricing by grade, see how much a shipping container costs, and check exact internal measurements in the container dimensions and sizes guide. Need double the space for a modest step-up in price? Compare 40 ft shipping containers.
As of 2026, used cargo-worthy 20 ft units typically run in the $1,800-$3,500 range depending on region and grade, while one-trip units typically land around $3,000-$4,500. Every price on this page is the delivered price, delivery and placement are free in the contiguous US.
A tilt-bed truck delivering a 20 ft container needs roughly 60-75 ft of straight clearance to back in and slide the box off, plus firm ground. Tight sites can often still be served, call (509) 575-1198 and we will check access with the regional depot before you order.