Buy & Rent Steel Storage Containers in Tacoma, WA
Flexible7.com is the best place to buy and rent shipping containers in Tacoma for storage. Whether you want to buy a 40 ft shipping container in Tacoma to store equipment and supplies on a farm or you want to rent a storage container in Tacoma for a construction site, Flexible7.com has the solutions for your needs. Flexible 7 helps customers find low cost 10', 20', 40', 40' High Cube, 40' reefers, 48', and 54' steel shipping containers for sale, rent and lease in Tacoma. Every steel storage container in Tacoma is guaranteed wind and water tight (WWT), making them perfect for convenient and affordable on site storage. If you need a new one trip container or a cargo worthy container in Tacoma, we've got you covered. No matter what kind of Tacoma shipping container you are looking for, Flexible7.com makes it easy to find. We source shipping containers from intermodal transport pools, which means you have access to the largest selection of cargo containers in Tacoma, at the lowest prices. Whether you want permanent storage, or just need a secure, short term solution, you won't find a better deal on new and used shipping containers in Tacoma anywhere else.
Tacoma Steel Shipping Container Sizes
10 Ft Container
20 Ft Container
40 Ft Container
Entry
Width
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft
Height
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft 5.75 in.
Exterior
Length
10 Ft
20 Ft
40 Foot
Width
8 Ft
8 Ft
8 Ft.
Height
8 Ft
8 Ft
8 Ft 6 in.
Interior
Length
9 Ft 3 in.
18 Ft
39 Ft
Width
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft 8.59 in.
Height
7 Ft
7 Ft
7 Ft
Size
Cubic Volume
563 cu. ft.
1,169 cu. ft.
2,385 cu. ft.
Empty Weight
2,870 lbs.
4,800 lbs.
8,400 lbs.
Load Capacity
22,040 lbs.
61,300 lbs.
57,750 lbs.
Max Gross
24,910 lbs.
67,200 lbs.
67,200 lbs.
New & Used Shipping Containers in Tacoma:
Frequently Asked Questions
Tacoma steel storage container rentals cost between $90 and $185 depending on exactly what you want. Rental/lease duration and size of the container are the two main factors that determine the monthly rate.
You should expect to pay around $2,000 to $4,500 to buy a used shipping container in Tacoma. Pricing depends on container grade/condition (more on that below), size of the container and any features or customizations.
You should expect to pay around $100 to $150 for delivery in the Tacoma area. Some price quotes bundle in delivery charges, while some break it out. If it's not broken out, make sure to ask whether it includes delivery or if it's an additional charge. Schedule a delivery to one of the local neighborhoods, including:
Central |
Eastside-Enact |
Newtacoma |
North End |
Northeast Tacoma |
Ruston |
South End |
South Tacoma |
West End |
Metal storage containers are very secure. They are built with very high strength, durable 12 gauge steel and can be equipped with advanced locking systems as well. Your things will be kept safe from weather and climate as well as all containers are wind and waterproof. Containers are built to withstand freight shipping across oceans, with corrosive salt water and rough storms.
No, we offer ocean shipping containers for storage. Some companies like PODS offer portable storage containers and moving services where you load a container and then they move it to another location. If you want to move an empty container, your local supplier can coordinate that.
If you are purchasing a steel container in Tacoma then you can add many customizations and modifications including:
- Windows and skylights
- Electrical lighting
- HVAC / air conditioning
- Advanced locking systems
- Paint
- Interior shelves and racks and organization
- Different door types (roll up, swinging)
- Flooring
- Additional doors
- Ventilation
If you are renting, you will most likely not be able to make any modifications, but you may be able to rent a modified storage container in Tacoma.
It's usually recommended that you are there for delivery so that the conex container can be placed exactly where you want it. You also need to make sure the ground is flat and firm where you want to put your container. Most people put containers on pavement, gravel, dirt or grass. You also need to make sure that there's enough clearance for the delivery truck to access the location.
One trip containers (commonly referred to as new), cargo worthy (active CSC plate), WWT wind and water tight, as is, Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. Grade B are the same as WWT which aree guaranteed to be wind and water tight. WWT containers will keep out water, dust, rodents and everything else, ensuring that your items are stored safely. Almost all used shipping containers will have some rust and dents, this is completely normal and doesn't negatively affect secure storage. You can repaint your container with high quality marine paint if you'd like it to look better.
There are tons of different ways that customers use steel storage containers in Tacoma, here's just a few:
- Agriculture / Farming
- Auto Storage
- Cargo Storage
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Training Facilities
- Firework Stands
- Freight Shipping / Storage
- Guard Shacks
- Inventory Storage
- Jobsite/Construction Site Storage
- Medical Records Storage
- Ranch/Farm Equipment & Supplies Storage
- Record Storage
- Residential Moving & Storage
- Sports Equipment Storage
- Ticket Stands
- Tool Storage
No, they are both referring to the same thing. Large metal containers that are used for outdoor storage go by many different names, including:
- Shipping Containers
- Conex Boxes / Conex Containers
- Sea Containers / Ocean Containers
- Freight Containers
- Portable Storage Containers / Portable Storage Units
- Cargo Containers
- Steel Storage Containers
- On Site Storage Containers
- ISO Containers
- Mobile Storage Containers
10 Ft Container |
20 Ft Container |
40 Ft Container |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | Width | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft |
| Height | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft 5.75 in. | |
| Exterior | Length | 10 Ft | 20 Ft | 40 Foot |
| Width | 8 Ft | 8 Ft | 8 Ft. | |
| Height | 8 Ft | 8 Ft | 8 Ft 6 in. | |
| Interior | Length | 9 Ft 3 in. | 18 Ft | 39 Ft |
| Width | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft 8.59 in. | |
| Height | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | |
| Size | Cubic Volume | 563 cu. ft. | 1,169 cu. ft. | 2,385 cu. ft. |
| Empty Weight | 2,870 lbs. | 4,800 lbs. | 8,400 lbs. | |
| Load Capacity | 22,040 lbs. | 61,300 lbs. | 57,750 lbs. | |
| Max Gross | 24,910 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. |
New & Used Shipping Containers in Tacoma:
Frequently Asked Questions
Tacoma steel storage container rentals cost between $90 and $185 depending on exactly what you want. Rental/lease duration and size of the container are the two main factors that determine the monthly rate.
Central | Eastside-Enact | Newtacoma | North End | Northeast Tacoma | Ruston | South End | South Tacoma | West End |
- Windows and skylights
- Electrical lighting
- HVAC / air conditioning
- Advanced locking systems
- Paint
- Interior shelves and racks and organization
- Different door types (roll up, swinging)
- Flooring
- Additional doors
- Ventilation
If you are renting, you will most likely not be able to make any modifications, but you may be able to rent a modified storage container in Tacoma.
- Agriculture / Farming
- Auto Storage
- Cargo Storage
- Emergency Shelters
- Fire Training Facilities
- Firework Stands
- Freight Shipping / Storage
- Guard Shacks
- Inventory Storage
- Jobsite/Construction Site Storage
- Medical Records Storage
- Ranch/Farm Equipment & Supplies Storage
- Record Storage
- Residential Moving & Storage
- Sports Equipment Storage
- Ticket Stands
- Tool Storage
- Shipping Containers
- Conex Boxes / Conex Containers
- Sea Containers / Ocean Containers
- Freight Containers
- Portable Storage Containers / Portable Storage Units
- Cargo Containers
- Steel Storage Containers
- On Site Storage Containers
- ISO Containers
- Mobile Storage Containers