How Much Does a 20ft Conex Cost?
Pricing a 20 ft conex comes down to one choice first: rent or buy. That alone swings your budget by thousands, and then condition, location, and haul distance move the number from there. This guide gives you real pricing on both paths, so you can compare quotes and know what pushes the cost up or down before you ever call. For pricing and specs on this exact size, see our 20 ft conex rental overview. For the wider view across every size, see Conex Container Rentals.
A 20 ft one-trip rents for $165 per four-week cycle, or sells for $3,389 new and $1,979 used.
Rent or buy: the real numbers
For a rental, a 20 ft one-trip storage container runs $165 per four-week cycle. To buy, it’s $3,389 for a one-trip or $1,979 for a used one. Those numbers move based on a few things: how long you rent, how far we haul it, the condition you pick, and any add-ons like a lock rental. A lot of people pricing a 20 ft box see wildly different quotes, and the gap usually isn’t the container. It’s fees stacked on a low headline rate. Before price matters, make sure the size fits. A 20 ft box is 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches tall on the outside, with about 1,170 cubic feet of usable space inside. That’s standard height. High cube is a 40-foot option, not a 20. The full spec table, with door and interior measurements, is on our 20 ft overview page.
What a used 20 ft is worth
Used value moves with age, condition, and the overall supply of steel boxes, which is why a used unit can swing a few hundred dollars year to year. A one-trip holds its value better because it’s made a single voyage and shows up in like-new shape, while an older used box has the wear you’d expect after years at sea. We sell both, and the price reflects that difference: a used 20 ft is $1,979, and a one-trip costs more for its condition and looks. Because the market shifts, pull a current quote instead of trusting a number you saw six months ago.
What you should pay
A fair price on a used 20 ft usually lands between $1,900 and $2,300, and a new one-trip between $3,300 and $3,700, depending on the market. If a quote comes in well under those, ask what’s missing, because a rock-bottom sticker usually hides delivery charges, fuel surcharges, or invented property fees that show up later. This is where no-fees pricing matters: the number on your quote is the number you pay, with no fuel surcharges, property fees, or excise taxes added after. You also get a low price guarantee, so a lower qualifying rate on the exact same product gets matched. When you compare quotes, add up every line before you decide. The lowest headline rarely wins once the extras land.
What a brand-new 20 ft costs
A brand-new 20 ft one-trip is $3,389 to buy, and at that price the box has basically never held storage. You get corten steel, a hardwood floor, a lock box, and double doors, all in a clean beige finish that looks right on a customer-facing site. One-trip units cost more than used boxes for good reason: better condition, clean look, and years of reliable use. That’s also why every box we rent is one-trip, so you’re always getting a like-new unit, not a weathered one. If you’d rather own than rent, those same new units are for sale.
What it costs to rent
A 20 ft one-trip rents for $165 per four-week cycle. Your final cost depends on how long you keep it, how far it travels, and whether your site is easy to reach. A few things move that rate:
- Term length: there’s no fixed term, and the per-cycle rate holds for the life of the rental. Big or long orders can sometimes earn an informal discount, handled case by case.
- Haul distance: the farther we haul it across Indiana, the more the one-time delivery and pickup charges reflect the miles. Both hit your first invoice only and never recur.
- Condition: simple on rentals, since every unit is one-trip. You always get a like-new box.
- Add-ons: a lock rental, the Loss Damage Waiver, or stepping up to an office with climate control, lighting, outlets, and finished walls.
Site access matters more than people expect: a standard tilt-bed truck needs about 80 feet of straight backing room for a 20, and a tighter site may need a tow truck at higher cost. Rentals are for commercial customers only, and you keep the box as long as the job runs, billed in four-week cycles under no-fees pricing. The Loss Damage Waiver is a service, quoted by size and type, not tacked on as a surprise. The process is simple: same-day quote, you accept, delivery scheduled as soon as possible, usually fast.
Getting a real number takes minutes, not days. When you want straightforward service, quick delivery, and a price that holds from quote to invoice, see 20 ft pricing and order online. For office-ready options, see conex office container.
