How Much Does a 20ft Storage Container Cost to Rent in Seattle?
Pricing runs by the month, and duration changes the math fast. Check storage container rental cost for the full breakdown before you commit to a term. Delivery is a separate line item, and a straight 60 feet of clearance behind the truck makes placement go quicker, per our standard delivery spec. If your lot is tight, tell us before delivery day so we can plan the drop.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| storage | month | 100 | 125 | 250 |
| delivery_fee | month | 120 | 172 | 420 |
Renting for a full remodel or a longer build? Compare against a 40ft storage container if you need double the space, or look at a mobile office trailer rental if you need a workspace instead of just storage. Most Seattle renters keep the unit 30 to 90 days, then either extend or schedule pickup.
What Are 20ft Storage Container Dimensions and Weight?
A 20ft storage container weighs several thousand pounds empty, and the trailer used to deliver it needs a straight shot of about 60 feet behind the truck to back in safely. That clearance rule matters everywhere in Seattle, whether you're in a driveway near Mercer Island, 8.9 miles southeast of downtown, or working a tighter lot closer to the core. Steep driveways and street parking both change what's possible, so tell your Seattle Porta Pros contact about grade and width before delivery.
If you're placing the container in the public right-of-way rather than on private property, Seattle requires a Street Use permit issued by the Seattle Department of Transportation before delivery, per SMC 15.04.010 and SDOT's Storage Container and Residential Dumpster Permit process. Containers placed under that permit must sit in a legal parking space, stay at least 30 feet from intersections, 10 feet from driveways and 15 feet from fire hydrants. Full detail lives on our storage container rental page and our general dumpster permit requirements guide, since SDOT treats containers and residential dumpsters under the same permit category.
Can I Get a 20ft Cold Storage Container or a Mobile Office Setup?
Standard dry units are what we stock most, and they're what most Seattle renters ask for. If you need temperature control for perishable goods or job materials, ask us directly, since cold storage availability depends on current inventory. A 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup is a different product than a plain storage box; see mobile office trailer rental for that option, which suits crews that need a desk and lockable file storage on site rather than just bulk space.
Construction crews running a container alongside a dumpster and portable toilets often bundle all three. See construction site services for how that works, or start with roll-off dumpster rental if debris removal is the bigger need this month. Renovation projects lean on a home renovation porta potty plus a container for tools and materials kept out of the weather, which matters given Seattle sees roughly 91 days a year with measurable precipitation, per NOAA climate normals for Sea-Tac.
Do I need a permit for a 20ft container in my driveway?
Usually not if it sits fully on private property. Permits apply when the container sits in the public right-of-way, per SMC 15.04.010. Check our porta potty permit requirements page for the broader permit logic that applies across container and toilet placements citywide.
How long can I rent a 20ft storage container?
As long as you need. Most Seattle jobs run 30 to 90 days, billed monthly, and you can extend week to week near the end of a project without restarting the paperwork.
What fits inside a 20ft container?
Tools, furniture, appliances, pallets, boxed inventory. It won't fit a full vehicle comfortably; for that, ask about a 40ft storage container instead, which gives you double the floor length.
Does Seattle Porta Pros deliver outside Seattle proper?
Yes. We've delivered as far as Federal Way, 26.1 miles south, and Sammamish, 21.3 miles east. Check service areas for your specific location and drive distance.
Can I combine a container with a dumpster rental?
Yes, and many renovation and construction jobs do exactly that. Pair it with 10 yard dumpster rental for smaller cleanouts or a larger 30 yard dumpster rental for bigger tear-outs, and request both through request a quote.
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