The cost to rent a shipping container in 2025 generally ranges from about $75 to $250 per month, depending on the size and rental duration. Here are typical rental price ranges by container size per month:
- 10-foot container: $50 to $125
- 20-foot container: $100 to $150
- 40-foot container: $150 to $250
Rental prices vary with factors such as special features (like refrigeration or insulation), rental length (longer rentals often get discounts), delivery and pickup fees, and local permitting costs which can range from $15 to $500 depending on regulations. Labor costs for moving items into the container may be additional, typically $25 to $50 per hour per mover.
These figures make renting a shipping container a cost-effective solution for short-term storage or transport needs compared to purchasing a container, which usually costs thousands of dollars depending on size and condition.