A 20ft storage container in Commerce City, CO runs about 100 to 250 dollars a month depending on condition and lead time, with most renters landing near 125 dollars. It gives you roughly 160 square feet of lockable space, enough for a construction crew's tools or a household's overflow during a remodel.
Twenty feet long is the headline number, and most units run about 8 feet wide and just over 8 feet tall inside, giving you space that swallows pallets, tools, furniture or overflow inventory without much thought. That footprint works for a driveway in Commerce City or a tight construction lot where a 40ft storage container would not fit. Weight is the question people forget to ask. An empty 20ft steel container typically falls in the low thousands of pounds, and once you load it with equipment or furniture the combined weight climbs fast, so know what your crew is loading before you set delivery day. If you are still deciding on size, the storage container rental page walks through 20ft versus 40ft side by side, and storage container rental cost breaks down what drives the monthly number up or down. Ground needs to be level and stable, similar to the footing you would want under a temporary fence rental run or a restroom trailer rental on a job site.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| month | 100 | 125 | 250 |
That is the full pricing table for this unit, and there is no daily or weekly rate published for storage containers the way there is for a standard porta potty rental or a roll-off dumpster rental, because containers are a monthly commitment by nature. Delivery is usually a separate line item, and site access matters: a 40ft storage container needs more clearance than a 20ft unit, so tell your provider about gates, overhead wires or tight turns before delivery day. Some renters ask about a 20ft mobile office container with trailer wheels instead of a static box, useful when a project moves across a Commerce City site every few weeks. If you are stacking a container next to a construction dumpster rental or a mobile office trailer rental, coordinate delivery order so trucks are not blocking each other. For refrigerated need, a 20ft cold storage container is a different animal entirely, built for temperature-sensitive goods rather than dry storage, and pricing runs outside this table.
Placement comes down to ground and access more than anything else. A level pad, clear approach for the delivery truck, and enough room to swing the container off the trailer are the basics. Commerce City sits about 9.5 miles south of Brighton and roughly 9 miles northeast of Derby, and job sites across that stretch deal with the same delivery logistics: straight-line clearance behind the truck matters just as it does for a roll-off dumpster rental, which needs about 60 feet of open approach. If your site also needs a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental for crew hygiene, group those near the container rather than scattering equipment across the lot. Construction sites juggling multiple rentals should look at construction site services for how storage, sanitation and waste removal fit together on one schedule.
Empty steel units generally weigh in the low thousands of pounds before anything is loaded inside. Once you add tools, furniture or inventory, the combined weight depends entirely on what goes in, so check your loaded weight against site access limits before delivery, especially on soft ground.
Twenty feet long, about 8 feet wide, and just over 8 feet tall inside is the standard footprint. That gives you around 160 square feet of floor space, comparable to a small garage, which is why it is a common size for both construction site services and residential moves.
Depends on volume. A 20ft unit fits tighter lots and shorter projects, while a 40ft storage container suits larger crews with more equipment. Compare both on the storage container rental page before booking, since swapping sizes mid-rental usually costs more than choosing right the first time.
Yes, some providers offer container units built with trailer axles for mobility between sites, distinct from static storage boxes. It is worth asking directly when you request a quote, since not every container in inventory is trailer-equipped.
Placement in the right of way or on certain lots may need confirming with the city directly. Commerce City Porta Pros can advise based on your address, but check with local permitting before delivery day to avoid a mid-project relocation.
Yes. Commerce City Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Commerce City and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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