Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Modesto, CA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Modesto address, then choose the size that fits the site and the job. Eveon Containers sells and rents used Wind & Watertight containers backed by a clear 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 Modesto?
You can buy used shipping containers for sale in Modesto from Eveon Containers online or by phone. Modesto, CA is served from the Oakland depot, about 80 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Purchase and rental are both available, so one ZIP check can guide the next step.
Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately before anything enters the cart. That matters because the delivered total depends on the address, site access and size, not just the container itself.
Modesto 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 reading before you buy because one quote only shows one seller's number, while the monitor gives buyers a broader view of the regional market.
For Modesto buyers, the Oakland regional figures live 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 for your address, which appears in the tiles above after you enter a ZIP code.
Modesto is a small city in Stanislaus County with agricultural, industrial and river-linked demand, so a used conex container can serve both jobsite and property storage needs. Oakland supply reaches depot yards through Oakland Seaport marine terminals, where ocean containers are handled for Northern California before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards.
Open the regional Market Monitor to see the Oakland market context behind a Modesto container decision.
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Why Modesto Containers Ship From Oakland
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 gateway is the Oakland Seaport, and the fact belongs to Oakland.
Modesto is served from the Oakland depot, about 80 miles away. Being connected to that gateway matters because used units move into nearby depot yards before delivery planning, instead of depending on a long rail move across the country. For the buyer, the ZIP check shows the delivery cost for the address before checkout.
Local Economic Factors in Modesto, CA
- Population and place. Modesto sits in Stanislaus County, California, with a population of 220,592 according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. As a small city with agricultural, industrial and river character, storage needs can come from both working properties and business sites.
- 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. For Modesto buyers, that means Eveon Containers prices the page from the Oakland depot market.
- Typical demand. In a small city with agricultural and industrial character, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, farm and ranch feed, seed and equipment storage, and warehouse and distribution overflow.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Modesto: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the easier choice when access is tight. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and is 8 feet 6 inches high. If the site has a shorter straight run or less room to turn, start there.
A 40ft container gives more floor space in the same 8 feet wide footprint, but it weighs 8,159 lbs and needs a longer straight run for delivery. A 40ft High Cube has the same footprint, weighs 8,747 lbs, and adds height at 9 feet 6 inches high. Eveon container specs follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Modesto: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivery uses 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 most buyers, tilt bed is the simpler path because the driver can place the container without the buyer arranging separate unloading equipment.
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. Gates, tree limbs, roof edges and wires should be considered before ordering.
The surface should be dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work. An unlevel site can make doors bind, even when the container itself is sound. Eveon can help confirm delivery from photographs before you order.
Compare Container Sizes for Modesto
Open any size to review the dimensions, weight and fit details before choosing the container that works for your Modesto site.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Modesto?
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 Modesto, ask the City of Modesto Building Safety Division. For county questions, ask the Stanislaus County Planning and Community Development Department.
If a container or delivery occupies a public right of way, ask the authority responsible for that space before scheduling delivery. Requirements can change by address and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Modesto: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Modesto to West Modesto, Bret Harte, Ceres, Salida, Riverbank, Keyes, Hughson, Ripon, Escalon, Turlock, Oakdale, Waterford, Patterson, Manteca and Hilmar-Irwin.
If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices the address before you place an order.
Modesto Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Modesto storage container rental makes sense when the need has a clear end date. Eveon rental has a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase, and the monthly rate for the address appears with the ZIP check. Rental keeps the decision focused on the project window instead of long-term ownership.
Purchase fits when the need has no end date and you want an asset that can be moved or sold later. Eveon sells used Wind & Watertight containers, and the condition is straightforward: Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in Modesto
On construction and renovation sites, a storage container keeps materials and tools close to the work while the project changes shape.
For contractors, a used conex container can help protect tools and equipment between jobs without moving everything back to a shop each night.
Agricultural properties can use containers for farm and ranch feed, seed and equipment storage when enclosed space is needed near the work.
Warehouse and distribution overflow is another practical fit in an industrial small city, especially when extra floor space needs to stay separate from the main building.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Modesto From Eveon
Buying a used conex container is easier when the seller is clear about the process, the delivery and the condition. Eveon Containers focuses on a simple online flow, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and strong communication, so buyers can understand the total before they commit.
The warranty is 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. 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 every figure the buyer acts on comes from the live pricing components.
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 context is attributed to the Port of Oakland, including the role of Oakland Seaport marine terminals in moving ocean containers into Bay Area depot yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Use the ZIP check at the top of the page to see Eveon's live price for each size at your address. The Market Monitor button opens the Oakland regional view so you can compare the broader market context with the price shown for your ZIP. Enter your ZIP code to start.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container from Eveon Containers online or by calling an agent. Modesto, CA is served from the Oakland depot, about 80 miles away, and delivery is planned for 3 to 5 business days. Enter your ZIP code to see 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 of overhead clearance. Send site photos before ordering.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental separately from purchase, with a three month minimum. Rental works well when the need has an end date, while purchase works better for ongoing storage or an asset you may move or sell later. Enter your ZIP code to compare rental and purchase.
- Private-property containers are usually handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Modesto, ask the City of Modesto Building Safety Division, and for county questions ask the Stanislaus County Planning and Community Development Department. Also check with your own jurisdiction before you order, then enter your ZIP code.
- A standard 40ft container weighs 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and adds height, with an exterior height of 9 feet 6 inches instead of 8 feet 6 inches. If you are comparing sizes for delivery access, enter your ZIP code and review both options.
- The nearest Eveon depot market for this page is Oakland, CA, about 80 miles from Modesto. That is why Modesto container pricing and delivery planning are tied to the Oakland market. Enter your ZIP code to see delivery details for your address.
- Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately before anything enters the cart. That separation helps you see how the address affects the total, especially when comparing sizes or rental and purchase. Enter your ZIP code at the top of the page to view delivery for your address.
Get Your Modesto Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to price every size for buying or renting, with delivery to the address shown alongside. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Oakland-market delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and Wind & Watertight containers are warrantied.
Container Specifications for Modesto Buyers
Review the container specifications by size, including exterior measurements, tare weight and height, so your site and use case match the unit you choose.