Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Chico, CA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your address, then choose the fit that makes sense for your site. Eveon shows container and delivery costs before checkout, with purchase and rental paths for Chico buyers. Every used unit is backed by a 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
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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 Chico?
Eveon Containers sells used Wind & Watertight shipping containers for sale in Chico, CA, served from the Oakland depot roughly 160 miles away. Delivery for this depot market is 3 to 5 business days, and buyers can choose purchase or rental based on how long they need the container.
The ZIP check shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then brings the full delivered total together before anything enters the cart. That makes it easier to compare sizes, delivery needs and rental versus purchase without guessing what freight will add.
Chico 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 rarely tells the whole story. Seeing the regional average beside Eveon's live price helps you judge whether a quote fits the market.
For Chico, the regional figures are on the Oakland market page because this address is served from Oakland. The button just below opens that regional Market Monitor. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your Chico ZIP, which is in the tiles above.
Chico is a small city in Butte County with a university presence, so container demand can come from campus facilities, contractors, farm and ranch work and local stock overflow. The live ZIP check keeps the buying step specific to the delivery address instead of asking you to work from a broad regional guess.
Oakland inventory reaches the market through the Oakland Seaport, according to the Port of Oakland, before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards. Open the regional Market Monitor to see the Oakland average next to the live Eveon price for the sizes you are considering.
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Why Chico Containers Ship From Oakland
Chico is served from the Oakland depot, roughly 160 miles away. 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.
That supply path matters because used containers enter the region through the same Oakland gateway that supports Northern California cargo movement. For a Chico buyer, the important next step is simple: enter the delivery ZIP so Eveon can show the container and delivery cost for the address before checkout.
Local Economic Factors in Chico, CA
- Population and place. Chico sits in Butte County, California, with a population of 102,911, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city with a university presence, it can have storage needs that range from campus facilities to contractors and households preparing for projects.
- Container supply. Oakland supply is tied to the Oakland Seaport. 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, according to the Port of Oakland.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Chico, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, farm and ranch feed, seed and equipment storage, school and campus facilities storage and moving and staging between homes. A storage container gives buyers a secure place to organize materials without building permanent space first.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Chico: How to Choose
A 20ft container is often the access-constrained choice because it needs less straight run for delivery and still gives solid storage capacity. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide and uses the standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. It is a practical used conex container when the site is tighter.
A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site has the room. It weighs 8,159 lbs and needs a longer straight run. The 40ft High Cube keeps the same footprint, weighs 8,747 lbs and adds height at 9 feet 6 inches. These container sizes follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Chico: 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. The delivery path needs enough straight room for the truck and container. Plan on 80 to 100 feet 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. Good surfaces are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Surfaces that do not work are mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground.
A level site matters because an uneven container can twist enough for the doors to bind. If the access path or placement spot is hard to judge, Eveon can review photographs before you order and help confirm whether delivery is practical.
Compare Container Sizes for Chico
Open any size to review its specification, 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 Chico?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, and the rules that matter are usually zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Chico, start with the City of Chico Building Division. For property outside city limits or county questions, contact the Butte County Department of Development Services.
If a container or delivery truck needs to occupy a public right of way, ask the same local authority which office handles that use before scheduling delivery. Rules can vary by parcel and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Chico: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Chico to Durham, Paradise, Magalia, Orland, Thermalito, Corning, Oroville, South Oroville, Oroville East, Willows, Palermo, Gridley, Live Oak, Red Bluff and Colusa. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the exact location.
Chico Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Chico storage container rental makes sense when the need has a clear end date. Eveon rentals have a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase, and the monthly rate for the address appears when you enter the ZIP code. Keep rental and purchase separate while comparing, because they solve different planning problems.
Purchase fits better when the need has no end date and you want an asset that can be moved or sold on later. Eveon sells used Wind & Watertight containers in honest used condition. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in Chico
Construction and renovation site storage works well when crews need materials, fixtures and tools close to the work area without crowding the building.
Farm and ranch feed, seed and equipment storage fits the broader Chico area because a storage container can keep supplies together on a prepared site.
School and campus facilities storage helps teams stage furniture, maintenance items and event materials near where they are used.
Moving and staging between homes gives households a secure place to sort belongings while the schedule changes.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Chico From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel clear, not complicated. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and great communication. You can price every size by ZIP, compare purchase with rental and talk to an agent when the delivery path needs a second look.
The warranty is a major reason buyers trust Eveon. 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. Eveon also offers 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, so every figure a buyer acts on comes from the live pricing components tied to the delivery ZIP.
The regional averages in the Market Monitor come from Eveon's own daily price observations. Delivery clearances and warranty terms come from Eveon's published operating requirements. The Oakland supply fact is attributed to the Port of Oakland, which describes the Oakland Seaport gateway serving Northern California container flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Container cost depends on size, delivery address and whether you buy or rent. Eveon shows the live price for each size after you enter your ZIP code, with delivery shown alongside the container cost. The Oakland Market Monitor adds regional context without replacing the address-specific price. Enter your ZIP at the top to compare every size.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight shipping container in Chico through Eveon Containers online or by phone. Chico, CA is served from the Oakland depot, roughly 160 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days for this depot market. Start with the ZIP check to price delivery for your address.
- For tilt bed delivery, plan for 80 to 100 feet of 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. Review your site, then use the ZIP check to move toward ordering.
- Yes. Eveon supports storage container rental in Chico with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental is useful when the storage need has an end date, while purchase fits longer-term use. The ZIP check shows the rental rate for your address so you can compare options before you choose.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Chico, ask the City of Chico Building Division. For county property questions, ask the Butte County Department of Development Services. If the container affects a public right of way, confirm that too, and 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 an extra foot of exterior height. Those weights matter for planning placement and delivery access. Confirm your delivery path, then enter your ZIP to price the right size.
- Chico is served from the Oakland depot, roughly 160 miles away. Oakland inventory reaches the market through the Oakland Seaport before equipment moves into Bay Area depot yards. The distance matters because delivery is priced for the actual address. Use the ZIP check to see the delivered total for your location.
- Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then presents the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That keeps the purchase path clear for Chico buyers and helps rental customers see the address-specific cost as well. Enter your ZIP at the top to review container and delivery together.
Get Your Chico Container Price
Enter the ZIP at the top of the page to price every size for buy or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside the container. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is warrantied.
Container Specifications for Chico Buyers
Review the size details before choosing a container, then use the ZIP check when you are ready to match the right unit to your delivery address.