Rentals — Denver, CO
Quick answer: renting a 20ft container typically runs $95–$200 a month and a 40ft $130–$300 a month, plus delivery and pickup. Below: the rates, the rent-vs-buy math, and the Denver dealers to call.
Typical U.S. monthly rates and median published rates from national rental companies, October 2026 research. Month-to-month usually runs 15–25% above 12-month contract rates; delivery and pickup are extra (often $150–$400 each way).
Under ~6 months: rent. A season of jobsite storage or a renovation costs a few hundred dollars in rent, with no resale hassle at the end.
Past ~12 months: buy. A year of 20ft rent ($1,140–$2,400, plus delivery and pickup) roughly equals the delivered price of a used wind & watertight 20ft ($1,400–$3,200) — and with a purchase, you keep the box.
Denver is a landlocked inland market with no seaport — almost all container supply for Colorado runs through depots in and around Denver, fed by rail and truck from West Coast and Gulf ports via I-70 and I-25, the BNSF and Union Pacific yards, and the Port Colorado inland port development. Buyers in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo and the Western Slope are usually quoted from that same Denver stock plus a longer delivery. That long haul makes Denver one of the pricier major markets in the country: an October 2026 price index put Denver's median used 20ft Cargo Worthy box at $2,700 before delivery, versus a $1,672 national median, and Western Container Sales listed a used 20ft Wind & Watertight box at $2,354 in Denver, versus $945 in Los Angeles and $1,004 in Houston. Inside the metro, delivery typically adds about $350 to $750 on top of the depot price.
Rental Dealers — Denver
These dealers' own listings mention rentals. Confirm the monthly rate, minimum term, and delivery/pickup fees in writing.
📍 6515 Delaware Street, Denver, CO 80221
Full-service Denver depot — 20ft and 40ft rentals, used and new sales, custom modifications, and shelving and supplies on site, with same-day quotes and loaded-lift delivery across the Denver metro.
📍 3801 East 64th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022
Denver-area yard in Commerce City that buyers can visit to see containers in person — sales and rentals in multiple sizes, customization such as roll-up and personnel doors, delivery typically within 3 business days, and rental rates locked for the contract term.
📍 9595 Brighton Rd, Henderson, CO 80640
Denver branch in Henderson, just northeast of the city — shipping container rentals for Denver, Aurora and Littleton, with buying and modification help available nationwide.
📍 Serves Denver from its Denver depot
Online seller with transparent pricing by ZIP code — its Denver region table listed a used 20ft at $2,660, a used 40ft at $2,718 and a used 40ft high cube at $2,829 — with a watertight guarantee, rent or buy options, and delivery typically in 3 to 5 business days.
Delivery in Denver
Most Denver deliveries are tilt-bed drops that need a long, straight, level run — Eveon cites a 120 ft by 12 ft placement area for Denver, and sellers generally need about 80 to 100 ft for a 20ft and about 120 ft for a 40ft, plus 12 to 14 ft of width and 14 to 16 ft of overhead clearance. Set the box on level, firm ground — concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel or blocking under the corners. Colorado specifics matter: mountain deliveries can be blocked by grade, tight switchbacks, weight-restricted bridges and winter conditions, and a 20ft can sometimes reach a site a 40ft cannot — discuss access before ordering and aim for summer or early fall for mountain sites; at altitude, stronger UV degrades exterior paint faster, so plan touch-ups, and snow and freeze-thaw punish bad door seals. For temporary storage on private property or a job site, permits are often not required, but permanent placements typically do require them and Denver-area zoning, setback and HOA rules vary — check with the city or county before you order, and confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day.
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