Rentals — Indianapolis, IN
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 Indianapolis 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.
Indianapolis, the 'Crossroads of America' at the junction of I-65, I-70 and I-465, is a major inland logistics hub with no seaport — supply moves by rail and truck from coastal ports into Indianapolis intermodal depots, and sellers hold stock locally for statewide delivery. That hub position keeps delivered prices in the middle-to-lower half of the national range: an October 2026 price index put Indianapolis's median used 20ft Cargo Worthy box at $1,548, below the $1,672 national median, with a median used 40ft at $2,120. US Conex listed Indianapolis used Wind & Watertight prices at $1,550 for a 20ft, $1,975 for a 40ft and $1,980 for a 40ft high cube before delivery, and a local seller put typical used 20ft prices in Indianapolis at $1,400 to $1,800.
Rental Dealers — Indianapolis
These dealers' own listings mention rentals. Confirm the monthly rate, minimum term, and delivery/pickup fees in writing.
📍 7019 S Brookville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239
Indianapolis storage yard on Brookville Road — renting, leasing, buying and selling storage containers and trailers, with quick delivery and pickup service.
📍 1850 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Indianapolis branch for storage container and mobile office rentals — 20ft and 40ft standard storage containers, custom containers and ground-level offices.
📍 Serves Indianapolis from its Indianapolis depot
Online seller with transparent listed pricing — buy or rent used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers in Indianapolis, delivered in days and guaranteed Wind & Watertight.
📍 Stock in three major intermodal depots in Indianapolis (no street address published)
New and used units inspected and backed by a 25-year warranty, with a pay-after-delivery option and rentals from 1 to 24 months; its Indianapolis page listed a used 20ft Wind & Watertight at $1,550, a used 40ft at $1,975 and a used 40ft high cube at $1,980 before delivery, with delivery in about 10 to 12 business days statewide.
Delivery in Indianapolis
Most Indianapolis deliveries are tilt-bed drops that need a long, straight, level run — 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. Indiana weather swings matter: freezing winters, heavy snow, summer storms and humidity punish bad door seals and low, wet sites, so inspect gaskets and pick a spot that drains. Confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day, because moving a set container takes another truck. Check Indianapolis / Marion County zoning and any HOA rules before you order, especially for a long-term or permanent placement.
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