Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Merced, CA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Merced address, then compare 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube options before you choose. Eveon shows purchase and rental choices up front, with every Wind & Watertight container backed by the 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 Merced?
You can buy used Wind & Watertight shipping containers for sale in Merced from Eveon Containers, serving Merced, CA from the Oakland depot roughly 130 miles away. Delivery from this depot market is 3 to 5 business days, and both purchase and rental are available for local buyers.
Eveon separates the container price from the delivery cost so you can see what each part of the total covers. Enter your ZIP code first, compare the delivered total for each size, then decide whether buying or renting fits the job.
Merced 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 worth checking before you buy because one quote can feel complete, but the broader regional view helps you understand what the local delivered offer is sitting beside.
For Merced, the regional figures come from Oakland. This FAR page uses a Market Monitor image and a button just below that opens the Oakland Market Monitor page. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address; your live Eveon price is in the tiles above after you enter your ZIP code.
Merced is a small city in Merced County, and buyers here often need a storage container that can serve farms, contractors, schools, homes or business overflow without turning the purchase into a long research project.
Oakland supply reaches the market 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. Open the regional Market Monitor to see how that Oakland market context sits beside your delivered quote.
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Why Merced Containers Ship From Oakland
Merced is served from the Oakland depot, roughly 130 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, according to the Port of Oakland.
That supply path matters because Merced buyers get pricing from the same Oakland regional market that feeds Northern California depot yards. The ZIP check shows the delivery cost for your exact address, so the longer depot distance is handled in the delivered total before you place anything in the cart.
Local Economic Factors in Merced, CA
- Population and place. Merced sits in Merced County, California, with a population of 96,073, according to US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city, Merced has container needs that often come from practical storage, staging and equipment protection rather than one single industry.
- Container supply. Oakland inventory reaches the market through Oakland Seaport marine terminals, where ocean containers are handled for Northern California before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards. Eveon Containers prices Merced from that Oakland depot market and shows delivery for the exact ZIP code.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Merced, common uses include construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, farm and ranch feed, seed and equipment storage, and moving and staging between homes. Each use points to the same need: secure space delivered to the address.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Merced: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice when the delivery path or prepared spot is tight. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and has a standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. For a used conex container going into a compact yard, job site or farm area, the shorter footprint can make placement simpler.
A 40ft container gives more storage area for the delivery effort, but it weighs 8,159 lbs and needs a longer straight run. The 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and keeps the same width while adding height at 9 feet 6 inches high. These sizes follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Merced: 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 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 best surfaces are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work because the truck needs stable access and the container needs to land level.
An unlevel site can make container doors bind, especially after the container settles. If you are unsure about the approach, Eveon can review photographs before ordering so you can confirm delivery before your Merced, CA container is scheduled.
Compare Container Sizes for Merced
Open any container size to review its specification, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you are ready to compare delivered totals for your address.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Merced?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Merced, ask the City of Merced Building Division. For county locations, ask the Merced County Building and Safety Division.
If a container or delivery uses a public right of way, confirm what permission is needed before the truck arrives. Rules can change by address and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Merced: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Merced to Atwater, Winton, Livingston, Chowchilla, Delhi, Hilmar-Irwin, Dos Palos, Turlock, Los Banos, Waterford, Gustine, Hughson, Keyes, Madera Acres and Newman.
If your address is not on that list, enter the ZIP code anyway. The ZIP check prices delivery for the address you give.
Merced Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Merced storage container rental makes sense when the need has an end date. Eveon rental has a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase, and the monthly rate for your address appears when you enter the ZIP code. Rental works well when you need temporary space without owning the container afterward.
Purchase makes more sense when the need has no end date and you want an asset that can be moved or sold on later. Eveon Containers sells used Wind & Watertight units, not cosmetic showpieces. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in Merced
Construction and renovation site storage gives crews a secure place for materials and tools near the work. A used conex container can sit close to the job when the site is prepared for delivery.
Contractor tool and equipment security is another natural fit in a small city, especially when gear moves between jobs.
Farm and ranch feed, seed and equipment storage gives agricultural buyers weatherproof space near the work area.
Moving and staging between homes gives households extra room while timelines overlap.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Merced From Eveon
Buying from Eveon is built around a simple process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and clear communication. That matters when you are arranging a heavy delivery from the Oakland depot market to Merced and want the container, delivery cost and next step to be easy to understand.
The warranty is a major part of that trust. 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 Containers also offers a multi-unit discount for 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; every figure the buyer acts on comes from the live pricing components tied to the ZIP code and selected container size.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The cost depends on the container size, whether you buy or rent, and the delivery address. Eveon shows the live container price and delivery cost separately after you enter a ZIP code. The Market Monitor adds Oakland regional context, while the tiles show Eveon's price for your address. Enter your ZIP code to compare sizes.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container from Eveon Containers for delivery in Merced. The page is served from the Oakland depot market, roughly 130 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Purchase and rental options are both shown through the ZIP check. Enter your ZIP code to start.
- 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 and send photos to Eveon before you order.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental in Merced with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental works when the storage need has an end date, while purchase fits long-term use and asset ownership. The ZIP check shows the monthly rental rate for your address. Enter your ZIP code to compare rental choices.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Merced, ask the City of Merced Building Division. For county locations, ask the Merced County Building and Safety Division. If a delivery uses public space, confirm that separately. Check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
- A standard 40ft shipping container has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of 8,747 lbs. Those weights matter for delivery planning, surface choice and long-term placement. Choose the 40ft option only after confirming the route and prepared spot can handle it. Check your site photos with Eveon.
- Merced is served from the Oakland depot, roughly 130 miles away. The distance is already part of the delivery calculation when you enter the ZIP code, so you can see the delivered total for each size before ordering. Use the ZIP check to price delivery to your exact address.
- Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately. That way you can see what the unit costs and what the address-specific delivery adds before anything enters the cart. This is especially useful for a FAR market served from Oakland. Enter your ZIP code to see the delivered total.
Get Your Merced Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to price every size for buying or renting, with delivery to your address shown alongside the container. Order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery from this depot market is 3 to 5 business days, with Eveon's warranty behind the unit.
Container Specifications for Merced Buyers
Review size, weight and exterior measurements before choosing a Wind & Watertight container that fits your site, use case and delivery path.