Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Alameda, CA
Enter one ZIP code first to price every container size for your Alameda address, then choose the size that fits your space and project. Eveon shows purchase and rental paths in one flow, with delivery separated before checkout. Every used container is backed by Eveon’s Wind & Watertight guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,449
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$1,449
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,799
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$1,799
+ Delivery
As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
Container Price
$1,899
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$1,899
+ Delivery
As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Alameda?
You can buy or rent used shipping containers for sale in Alameda through Eveon Containers, with delivery to Alameda, CA from the Oakland depot about 10 miles away. Eveon serves buyers with Wind & Watertight containers, purchase and rental options, and a 3 to 5 business days lead time for this depot market.
The ZIP check shows the container price and the delivery cost separately, then gives the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That keeps the decision simple, because the number you review is tied to the address where the container is going.
Alameda Container Prices: What the Market Monitor Shows
The Market Monitor is Eveon’s index of used container prices built from daily retail price observations in every region it serves. It is useful before buying because one quote can feel complete, but a regional view gives you a better read on how the market is behaving around the depot that serves your address.
For Alameda, the Oakland regional figures are on the Oakland Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that regional view. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon’s price, which appears in the tiles above after you enter the buyer’s ZIP code.
Alameda, CA is a small city in Alameda County, served from the nearby Oakland depot. That matters because Oakland’s used container inventory reaches the market directly through Oakland Seaport marine terminals, where ocean containers are handled for Northern California before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards, according to the Port of Oakland.
The Market Monitor button opens the Oakland regional page so you can see the regional context before you choose a used conex container for purchase or rent with 3 to 5 business days delivery.
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Why Alameda Containers Ship From Oakland
Alameda containers ship from Oakland because the Oakland depot sits close to the supply path that serves this part of the Bay Area. The Port of Oakland describes used container inventory for Oakland as reaching the market directly through Oakland Seaport marine terminals, where ocean containers are handled for Northern California before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards.
For an Alameda buyer, about 10 miles is close enough to make the depot choice straightforward. Units arrive at the gateway locally rather than being railed across the country, and the ZIP check shows the delivery cost for the exact address before checkout.
Local Economic Factors in Alameda, CA
- Population and place. Alameda sits in Alameda County, California, with a population of 78,795 according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city, Alameda has container needs that can range from short project storage to longer term space for businesses and property owners.
- Container supply. Oakland is the supply point for this page. The Port of Oakland says used container inventory for Oakland reaches the market directly through Oakland Seaport marine terminals, where ocean containers are handled for Northern California before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Alameda, buyers often need construction and renovation site storage, retail and restaurant stock overflow, contractor tool and equipment security, or moving and staging between homes. A storage container keeps those needs organized without asking the buyer to commit to permanent space.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Alameda: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the better fit when access is tight or the drop area is limited. It has a tare weight of 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and is 8 feet 6 inches high in standard height. It gives practical storage without needing the longer straight delivery run of a larger unit.
A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site has room. It has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and needs more run-out space. A 40ft High Cube keeps the same footprint, weighs 8,747 lbs, and adds height at 9 feet 6 inches high. These sizes follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Alameda: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivers by tilt bed, so the container slides off the back of the truck onto your prepared spot; flatbed costs less but you offload it yourself. For tilt-bed delivery, plan for 80 to 100 feet of straight run-out space for a 20ft container and about 120 feet for a 40ft container. The truck also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance.
The surface matters as much as the space. Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete work. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not. An unlevel site can make container doors bind, which turns a simple storage plan into a daily problem. If you are unsure, Eveon can confirm delivery from photographs before you order.
Compare Container Sizes for Alameda
Open any size to review its specifications, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you are ready to see the delivered total for your address.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Alameda?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are usually zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Alameda, start with the City of Alameda Planning Division. For county questions, contact the Alameda County CDA Planning Department.
If a container or delivery occupies a public right of way, ask the same local authorities what applies before scheduling the drop. Rules can depend on the exact address and how long the container will stay, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Alameda: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Alameda to Oakland, Piedmont, San Leandro, Emeryville, San Lorenzo, Ashland, South San Francisco, Berkeley, Cherryland, Moraga, Albany, Orinda, Castro Valley, Kensington and Daly City. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the address you enter.
Alameda Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Choose Alameda storage container rental when the need has an end date. Rental has a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for the address appears with the ZIP check. Rental is priced separately from purchase, so you can compare the two paths without mixing the costs.
Choose purchase when the need has no end date, or when you want an asset you can move, keep or sell later. Eveon Containers sells used Wind & Watertight containers only. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in Alameda
Construction and renovation site storage gives crews a secure place for materials and tools while work is active.
Retail and restaurant stock overflow helps keep extra goods close to the operation without crowding the working space.
Contractor tool and equipment security is a practical fit for a used conex container when gear needs to stay organized between jobs.
Moving and staging between homes gives Alameda buyers a storage container option when timing does not line up neatly.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Alameda From Eveon
Eveon makes the process easy by showing the buyer the container price, delivery cost and purchase or rental path before checkout. The delivery is planned, the communication is clear, and the product is honestly described as used Wind & Watertight condition. That matters when the item is a commodity and the experience around it is what reduces risk.
Eveon Containers also backs the container after delivery. In the first 365 days Eveon covers repair costs, supplies repair patches, or replaces the container. After that, repair patches are supplied at no cost for as long as you own it. Buyers ordering two or more containers receive 2.5 percent off two or more containers. Eveon holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from more than 1,500 Trustpilot reviews as of September 2026.
Who Maintains This Page
This page is maintained by the Eveon Containers market team and reviewed by Aad Storm, founder and CEO. Prices are deliberately not written into the page because the figures a buyer acts on should come from the live pricing components, not static copy.
The regional averages in the Market Monitor come from Eveon’s own daily price observations. Delivery clearances and warranty terms are Eveon’s published operating requirements. The Oakland depot supply fact is attributed to the Port of Oakland, which is why the page ties Alameda delivery to the Oakland regional market.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Use the ZIP check at the top of the page to price containers for your Alameda address. It shows Eveon’s live container price and delivery cost separately, while the Market Monitor button opens the Oakland regional view for broader context. Enter your ZIP code to compare sizes.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight shipping container in Alameda through Eveon Containers. Alameda, CA is served from the Oakland depot, about 10 miles away, with purchase and rental paths shown online. Enter your ZIP code to see the delivered options.
- For tilt-bed delivery, plan for 80 to 100 feet of straight run-out space for a 20ft container and about 120 feet for a 40ft container. The truck also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet overhead. Check your site and upload photos before ordering.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental for Alameda buyers who have an end date for the need. Rental has a three month minimum and is priced separately from purchase, so the ZIP check will show the rental path for the address. Enter your ZIP code to review rental choices.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Alameda, start with the City of Alameda Planning Division, and ask the Alameda County CDA Planning Department for county questions. Before placing a container, check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
- A standard 40ft container has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of 8,747 lbs and adds one extra foot of height while keeping the same footprint. Use those figures when checking site access, then enter your ZIP code to price delivery.
- The nearest Eveon depot market for this page is Oakland, CA, about 10 miles from Alameda. That depot connects Alameda buyers to the Oakland regional container market, with delivery cost shown for the exact address during the ZIP check. Enter your ZIP code to confirm delivery.
- Delivery is shown separately from the container price so you can see the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That matters because the final delivery cost depends on the address and site details. Enter your ZIP code at the top of the page to see the total.
Get Your Alameda Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to see every size for buy or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside the container price. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery from this depot market is 3 to 5 business days, and every Wind & Watertight container is warrantied.
Container Specifications for Alameda Buyers
Review each size for dimensions, weight and fit before choosing the container that works best for your address, access and storage plan.