Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Boulder, CO
Enter one ZIP code first, and Eveon prices every size for that delivery address before you choose a container. You can compare purchase and rental options in the same flow, then pick the fit for your site. Every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
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$2,399
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$2,399
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
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$2,699
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$2,699
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As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
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$2,699
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$2,699
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As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Boulder?
You can buy or rent a used Wind & Watertight shipping container in Boulder, CO from Eveon Containers, with service from the Denver, CO depot about 30 miles away. Eveon serves Boulder buyers with purchase and rental options, and the expected delivery lead time for this depot market is 3 to 5 business days.
The ZIP check shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then gives the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That matters because delivery depends on the exact address, not just the city name.
Boulder 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 Eveon serves. It is worth reading before buying because one quote can feel complete, but a regional view helps you understand what the local market is doing before you choose.
For Boulder buyers, the Denver regional figures are opened through the button just below. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address. Eveon's live price for your ZIP is in the tiles above, where you can price all three sizes before you decide.
Boulder, CO is a small city in Boulder County with a university character and a population of 106,803, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. That mix supports practical storage needs for campus facilities, construction work, events, and moves between homes.
Denver supply is tied to rail and intermodal movement. The Colorado Department of Transportation identifies Denver-area Class I transfer facilities such as the BNSF Denver Intermodal Facility and Union Pacific Denver transfer yards as part of that freight network, which is why Boulder buyers use the Denver regional Market Monitor to read the market before opening the button just below.
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Why Boulder Containers Ship From Denver
Boulder containers ship from Denver because the Denver market is the nearby supply point for this page. Used container inventory for Denver is railed inland as intermodal traffic, including shipping containers from international ports, to Denver-area Class I transfer facilities such as BNSF’s Denver Intermodal Facility and Union Pacific’s Denver yards.
For Boulder buyers, that Denver rail and transfer-yard path matters because it keeps the service route tied to the regional container flow described by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Boulder is served from the Denver depot, about 30 miles away, and the delivery cost for the exact address is shown by the ZIP check.
Local Economic Factors in Boulder, CO
- Population and place. Boulder sits in Boulder County, Colorado, with a population of 106,803 from the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city with a university character, Boulder has container demand that often starts with practical space needs rather than large industrial storage plans.
- Container supply. Denver supply is tied to intermodal rail movement. The Colorado Department of Transportation identifies Denver-area Class I transfer facilities such as the BNSF Denver Intermodal Facility and Union Pacific Denver transfer yards, and Eveon Containers prices Boulder deliveries from that Denver market.
- Typical demand. In a small university city, containers are often used for construction and renovation site storage, school and campus facilities storage, event and festival production storage, and moving and staging between homes. The best choice is usually the size that fits the site first and the project second.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Boulder: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice. It has a tare weight of 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and has a standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. It gives you a smaller footprint when the delivery approach or final placement area is tight.
A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site has the longer straight run it needs. The 40ft tare weight is 8,159 lbs, while a 40ft High Cube is 8,747 lbs with the same footprint and 9 feet 6 inches of height. These containers follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Boulder: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivery is 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 a 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. Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete work for placement. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not.
A level site matters because a container placed out of level can make the doors bind. If access is close or the surface is uncertain, Eveon can review photographs before you order so the delivery plan is clear.
Compare Container Sizes for Boulder
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 Boulder?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are usually zoning items such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Boulder, start with the City of Boulder Planning & Development Services. For county questions, contact the Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting Department.
If a container or delivery blocks a public right of way, ask the same local authority what permission is required for that placement. Rules can change by address and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Boulder: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Boulder to Gunbarrel, Louisville, Superior, Lafayette, Erie, Broomfield, Longmont, Arvada, Westminster, Frederick, Shaw Heights, Northglenn, Dacono, Federal Heights and Thornton.
If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the exact location.
Boulder Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Boulder storage container rental works well when the need has an end date, such as a project, move or temporary storage plan. Eveon 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 the choice stays clean.
Purchase makes more sense when the storage need has no end date and the container becomes an asset that can be moved or sold on. 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 Boulder
Construction and renovation site storage is a common fit when tools, fixtures and materials need to stay close to the work. A used conex container gives crews lockable ground-level space without adding indoor clutter.
School and campus facilities storage fits Boulder's university character, especially for maintenance gear, records or surplus items. Event and festival production storage helps teams stage equipment between setup and teardown. Moving and staging between homes gives households a weatherproof place to hold belongings while schedules line up.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Boulder From Eveon
Buying a used conex container is easier when the process is clear from the start. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and great communication, so Boulder buyers can move from ZIP check to order without guessing what happens next.
The warranty is direct: 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 gives 2.5 percent off two or more containers for buyers ordering multiple units. 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 a buyer acts on should come from the live pricing components for the address and size selected.
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 Denver depot supply fact is attributed to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to price shipping containers for sale in Boulder is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately before checkout, while the Market Monitor button opens the Denver regional average for context. Enter your ZIP code.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container for Boulder, CO through Eveon Containers online or by calling an agent. Boulder is served from the Denver, CO depot, about 30 miles away, with purchase and rental options for the address. Start with the ZIP check.
- 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 before ordering.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental as a separate option from purchase, with a three month minimum. The ZIP check shows the rental rate for the address, while purchase pricing stays separate so the two choices do not blur together. Enter your ZIP code to compare options.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Boulder, start with the City of Boulder Planning & Development Services, and contact the Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting Department for county questions. 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 height while keeping the same 8 feet exterior width. Use those figures when planning placement, access and equipment around the site. Choose your size in the ZIP check.
- Boulder is served from the Denver, CO depot, about 30 miles away. Denver is the pricing market for this page, and delivery cost depends on the exact address rather than the city name alone. To see the delivered total for your location, enter your ZIP code.
- Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then shows the full total before anything enters the cart. That makes it easier to see what the container costs and what the address-specific delivery adds. To price purchase or rental with delivery, enter your ZIP code.
Get Your Boulder Container Price
Enter the ZIP at the top of the page to price every size for purchase or rental, with delivery to the address shown alongside. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Denver-market delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is warrantied.
Container Specifications for Boulder Buyers
Review the size details before choosing a container, especially weight, exterior height and access needs for the place where it will be delivered.