Rentals — Jacksonville, FL
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 Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville is a true port market — JAXPORT is Florida's No. 1 container port, handling nearly 1.39 million TEUs in fiscal 2025 across the Blount Island, Dames Point and Talleyrand terminals on the St. Johns River, with two intermodal container transfer facilities and about 40 trains a day on CSX, Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway. Jacksonville is also the leading U.S. mainland gateway for Puerto Rico trade. That steady flow keeps empty boxes collecting locally and delivered prices at the low end of the national range: Western Container Sales listed fall 2026 Jacksonville depot prices at $1,320 for a used 20ft Wind & Watertight box before delivery, US Conex listed a used 20ft at $1,742, and a local price index showed a used 20ft Cargo Worthy starting at $1,295 at Jacksonville depots, with delivery inside Duval County typically adding $350 to $750.
Rental Dealers — Jacksonville
These dealers' own listings mention rentals. Confirm the monthly rate, minimum term, and delivery/pickup fees in writing.
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Online seller that publishes live Jacksonville depot pricing — fall 2026 listings showed $1,320 for a used 20ft Wind & Watertight, $1,880 for a 40ft Wind & Watertight and $1,915 for a 40ft high cube Wind & Watertight, all plus delivery, with rentals from $145/mo — sources used containers directly from cargo circulation, delivers by CDL drivers, and backs units with a 3-year watertight warranty.
Delivery in Jacksonville
Most 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. Confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day, because moving a set container takes another truck. Florida specifics matter: Jacksonville's humid subtropical climate, heavy rain and hurricane season punish bad door seals and rust low, wet sites fast, so pick a spot that drains and inspect gaskets closely. Jacksonville's zoning does not address containers directly — accessory structures in most residential districts sit in the rear or side yard at least 5 ft from side and rear lines — and any container used as an office, workshop or home falls under the Florida Building Code, so check before you order.
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