Rentals — Salt Lake City, UT
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 Salt Lake City 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.
Salt Lake City is an inland intermodal hub at the crossroads of I-15 and I-80, with no seaport — supply is railed and trucked in from West Coast ports by BNSF, Union Pacific and Utah Railway, and held in depots around the valley. Its intermodal market became more competitive in 2025 when BNSF opened a new 43-acre intermodal facility in partnership with Patriot Rail and the Utah Inland Port Authority. Even so, that long haul from the coast pushes Salt Lake City delivered prices into the upper half of the national range: an October 2026 price index noted buyers in metros far from the main import routes, such as Salt Lake City, Denver and Las Vegas, pay the most, and Western Container Sales listed a used 20ft Wind & Watertight box in Salt Lake City at $2,054 before delivery, versus a $1,672 national median for a used 20ft Cargo Worthy box.
Rental Dealers — Salt Lake City
These dealers' own listings mention rentals. Confirm the monthly rate, minimum term, and delivery/pickup fees in writing.
📍 147 E. Union Ave, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Salt Lake City branch in North Salt Lake — rent, lease or purchase storage containers and office containers, with local delivery across the Salt Lake City area and customization options.
📍 835 North 300 West, Suite C430, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Salt Lake City location for portable storage containers, Conex boxes and mobile offices for rent and sale, serving Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah communities including Provo, Ogden and Park City.
📍 Serves Salt Lake City from its Salt Lake City depot
Online seller that publishes live Salt Lake City depot pricing — fall 2026 listings showed $2,054 for a used 20ft Wind & Watertight, $2,135 for a 40ft Wind & Watertight and $2,554 for a 40ft high cube Wind & Watertight, all plus delivery, with rentals from $145/mo for a 20ft — sources used containers directly from cargo circulation and backs units with a 3-year watertight warranty.
Delivery in Salt Lake City
Most Salt Lake City 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 — in a spot that drains. Utah specifics matter: winter snow, freeze-thaw and road salt punish bad door seals, canyon and mountain deliveries can be blocked by grade and winter conditions, and strong high-altitude sun degrades exterior paint faster. Confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day, and check Salt Lake City, county and HOA rules before you order, especially for a permanent placement.
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