A storage container rental in Coon Rapids runs from about 100 dollars a month on the low end to 250 dollars a month for larger boxes, based on 7 measured data points. Monthly rental is the standard term. Delivery is billed separately and depends on distance and site access.
Most jobs in Coon Rapids land in the 100 to 250 dollar a month range, and that band covers both a compact unit for a home remodel and a bigger box for a contractor staging materials. There isn't a day rate for storage containers the way there is for a portable toilet rental or a roll-off dumpster; these are month-to-month by nature, so budget for at least one full month even on a short job. Delivery adds cost on top of the monthly figure, and it typically falls between 120 and 420 dollars depending on how far the truck has to travel and how tight the drop site is. If you're comparing a 20ft storage container against a 40ft storage container, the size difference matters less to price than site access does. A driveway that's hard to back into, or a lot with overhead lines, can push delivery toward the high end regardless of container size. For side-by-side cost comparisons against other site equipment, the general storage container rental page and the construction site services overview both break down what else typically shares a jobsite budget.
Three things move the number: container size, rental length, and delivery distance. A 20 foot box costs less per month than a 40 foot box, and both cost less than a mobile office setup like a mobile office trailer rental, which carries HVAC and furnishings on top of the shell. Rental length matters too. A single month costs more per month than a six month commitment on most quotes, because the delivery and pickup trip gets spread across fewer or more billing cycles. Distance is the wildcard. Coon Rapids sits close to several communities we already serve. Anoka is 5.8 miles northwest, Andover is 6.9 miles north, and Fridley is 8.6 miles south, so a delivery inside that radius usually stays near the low end of the delivery fee band, while a longer haul out toward Ramsey at 11.6 miles northwest or Brooklyn Center at 10.9 miles south can add to the total. If your project also needs waste removal alongside storage, pairing a 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental with the container delivery in one trip often saves a second delivery fee.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| storage | month | 100 | 125 | 250 |
| delivery_fee | month | 120 | 172 | 420 |
The table above reflects storage container and delivery figures only; dumpster, restroom, and fence pricing live on their own pages, including dumpster rental cost, restroom trailer rental cost, and temporary fence cost. Storage pricing does not include a weekly rate because containers are almost never rented by the week; the industry works in months. If a vendor quotes a refrigerated storage container, expect a premium above these figures since a reefer unit needs power and ongoing temperature monitoring that a standard dry box doesn't. We don't have measured pricing for refrigerated units specifically, so ask for a written quote if that's what your job needs. For a broader comparison of what a full month of any rental equipment costs, the monthly porta potty rental page and porta potty rental cost hub are useful companions if storage is only part of your site plan.
For a project under a year, renting almost always wins on cash flow, since a monthly rate in the 100 to 250 dollar range beats tying up capital in a purchased container that then needs a resale plan when the job wraps. Buying makes more sense only for permanent, long-term storage needs. If you're unsure how long you'll need the unit, start with a month-to-month rental and reassess; Coon Rapids jobsites tend to run shorter than owners expect at the outset. Anyone weighing a container against pod-style portable storage should know that pricing structures differ between traditional roll-in containers and the pods style of service, so get quotes for both before committing. For jobsite security paired with storage, some contractors add temporary fence rental or chain link temporary fence around the container footprint, which is worth pricing at the same time as the box itself.
A 20 foot unit typically falls in the 100 to 250 dollar a month range, based on measured local data. Exact pricing depends on availability and delivery distance. Get a written quote through request a quote for your specific site and timeline before budgeting a final number.
No. Delivery is billed separately from the monthly rental fee and generally runs 120 to 420 dollars a month depending on distance and site access. Ask upfront whether pickup at the end of the rental is included in that delivery charge or billed again.
Yes, generally. A standard storage container costs less per month than a mobile office trailer rental, which includes climate control and interior finish. If you just need dry storage for tools and materials, a container is the cheaper option.
Book as early as you can once you know your delivery date, especially during busy construction seasons. Availability tightens fastest for larger units. Contact us through contact to check current lead times for your project window.
Storage containers are priced by the month, not the day or week, so even a two week job typically gets billed for a full month. If your need is truly short-term, ask whether a 10 yard dumpster rental or a temporary fence setup fits your timeline better.
Yes. Coon Rapids Porta Pros delivers storage container rental cost across Coon Rapids and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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