Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in San Mateo, CA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your San Mateo address, then choose the size that fits your space, access and timeline. Eveon shows purchase and rental options before checkout. Every used container is backed by the 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 San Mateo?
You can buy shipping containers for sale in San Mateo through Eveon, with used Wind & Watertight containers delivered to San Mateo, CA from Oakland, about 30 miles away. Eveon Containers offers purchase and rental options, and the delivery lead time for this depot market is 3 to 5 business days.
The ZIP check separates the container price from delivery cost, so you can see the delivered total for your address before anything enters the cart. That matters because the same used conex container can carry a different delivery cost from one Bay Area address to another.
San Mateo 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 gives buyers a better read than one quote because it shows the wider regional picture beside the live price they get from Eveon Containers.
For San Mateo buyers, the Oakland regional figures are on the Oakland Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that regional view, then compare those regional averages with the live Eveon price shown in the tiles above for your ZIP.
San Mateo is a small city in San Mateo County, California, with a population of 103,006 according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. Its container pricing connects to Oakland, not a San Mateo depot, so the regional market context belongs to Oakland.
The Port of Oakland identifies the Oakland Seaport as the gateway where ocean containers are handled for Northern California before drayage moves equipment into Bay Area depot yards. Open the regional Market Monitor when you want that Oakland context next to the ZIP-based price for your address.
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Why San Mateo 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 supply path belongs to Oakland and is attributed to the Port of Oakland, not to San Mateo.
San Mateo is served from the Oakland depot, about 30 miles away. For the buyer, that short regional connection keeps the order process clear: choose the container size, enter the delivery ZIP, and review the delivery cost for the address before checkout. Pickup at the Oakland depot is also available when that fits the job better.
Local Economic Factors in San Mateo, CA
- Population and place. San Mateo sits in San Mateo County, California. The US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, lists the city population at 103,006, which makes it a small-city market where buyers often need practical storage without adding permanent indoor space.
- 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 San Mateo addresses from that Oakland depot market.
- Typical demand. In a small-city setting, containers often serve construction and renovation site storage, retail and restaurant stock overflow, contractor tool and equipment security, and moving and staging between homes. A storage container gives these buyers enclosed space that can be placed where the work is happening.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in San Mateo: How to Choose
Choose a 20ft container when access is tight or the prepared spot is short. It weighs 4,914 lbs and has an exterior width of 8 feet, with a standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. It is often the easier fit for a driveway, yard, jobsite corner or smaller storage plan.
Choose a 40ft container when you want more floor space from one delivery and have the longer straight run it needs. A 40ft weighs 8,159 lbs, while a 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs. The High Cube keeps the same 8 feet width and adds height to 9 feet 6 inches. These containers follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in San Mateo: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivery uses a tilt bed, so the container slides off the back of the truck onto your prepared spot; flatbed costs less but you offload it yourself. Before you order, make sure the truck has a straight path and a prepared place where the container can land.
A 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet of run-out space. A 40ft container needs about 120 feet. The truck also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. Those clearances matter for gates, wires, tree limbs and tight turns.
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. An unlevel site can make container doors bind, even when the box itself is sound. Eveon can confirm delivery from photographs before ordering, which is the easiest way to avoid surprises.
Compare Container Sizes for San Mateo
Open any container 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 San Mateo?
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 San Mateo, ask the City of San Mateo Building Division. For county questions, ask the San Mateo County Planning and Building Department.
If the container or delivery occupies a public right of way, confirm that requirement before the truck is scheduled. Local rules can vary by parcel and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near San Mateo: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon Containers delivers around San Mateo to Hillsborough, Belmont, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, Millbrae, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, North Fair Oaks, El Granada, Atherton, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica and Woodside.
If your address is not on that list, enter the ZIP code anyway. The ZIP check prices delivery for the exact address.
San Mateo Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Choose San Mateo storage container rental when the need has an end date. Eveon rentals have 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 numbers.
Choose purchase when the need has no end date and you want an asset that can be moved or sold later. Every used Wind & Watertight storage container is sold 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 San Mateo
Construction and renovation site storage works well when crews need materials and tools close to the work area. A used conex container gives the site lockable space without sending equipment back and forth.
Retail and restaurant stock overflow helps when indoor storage is tight. Contractor tool and equipment security gives service teams a stronger place to keep gear between jobs. Moving and staging between homes gives households temporary space while rooms, garages or schedules are in transition.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in San Mateo From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel simple, not uncertain. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and great communication, because those are the parts of the order buyers remember after the truck leaves.
The guarantee is clear. 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 a multi-unit discount for orders of 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 should come 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, which identifies the Oakland Seaport as the gateway for this regional container supply path.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to see the cost is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows the live container price and delivery cost separately for each size. The Market Monitor button opens the Oakland regional view, so you can compare regional averages with your ZIP-based Eveon price before you choose a container.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container from Eveon Containers for delivery in San Mateo, CA. Orders are priced from the Oakland depot market, about 30 miles away, with purchase and rental paths shown through the ZIP check. Enter your ZIP code to see the sizes and delivery cost for your address.
- For tilt bed delivery, a 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet of run-out space, and a 40ft container needs about 120 feet. The truck also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. Review your site, then send photos to Eveon before ordering.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental as a separate option from purchase, with a three month minimum. Rental makes sense when the need has an end date, while purchase fits longer-term storage or resale plans. Enter your ZIP code to see rental options and monthly rates for your address.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through accessory storage and zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In San Mateo, ask the City of San Mateo Building Division, and for county questions ask the San Mateo County Planning and Building Department. Before placing an order, 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 extra height while keeping the same footprint. Use those weights when planning the site and access path, then enter your ZIP code to price the right size.
- San Mateo is served from the Oakland depot market, about 30 miles away. That depot connects to the Oakland Seaport supply path, and Eveon uses the delivery address to calculate the delivery cost for your order. Enter your ZIP code to see what delivery looks like for your address.
- No. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then gives you the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That helps you understand the cost tied to your exact address instead of guessing from a base container price. Enter your ZIP code to review the delivered total.
Get Your San Mateo Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to price every size for buy or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside. Order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's warranty.
Container Specifications for San Mateo Buyers
Review the container specifications for each size, compare access needs at your site, and choose the Wind & Watertight option that fits your storage plan.