Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in St. Petersburg, FL

Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your St. Petersburg address, then choose the size that fits your space, schedule and project. Eveon shows purchase and rental options clearly, with every used Wind & Watertight container backed by Eveon's guarantee.
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20ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,649

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$1,649

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As low as $149/mo with Rent

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40ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,999

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$1,999

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As low as $179/mo with Rent

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40ft Used High Cube Storage ContainerWind and watertight

40ft Used High Cube Container

Container Price

$2,099

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$2,099

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As low as $199/mo with Rent

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Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in St. Petersburg?

You can buy or rent a used shipping container in St. Petersburg, FL from Eveon Containers, with delivery from the Tampa depot about 30 miles away. Eveon serves St. Petersburg with purchase and rental options, including used Wind & Watertight containers, and delivery lead time is 3 to 5 business days. The ZIP check separates the container price from the delivery cost, then shows the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That matters because a storage container is heavy, the delivery address changes the freight cost, and buyers should see the full number before they choose a size.

St. Petersburg Container Prices: What the Market Monitor Shows

Eveon's Market Monitor is an 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 miss the shape of the regional market, while a wider view helps you judge a container price with more confidence. For this St. Petersburg page, the regional figures belong to the Tampa market. Use the button just below to open the Tampa Market Monitor, where regional averages sit next to market context. Eveon's live price for your ZIP is in the tiles above, so you can compare the regional average with the delivered quote for your own address.
Market Monitor
St. Petersburg is a large city in Pinellas County, Florida, with coastal and university demand patterns that make storage needs varied. Businesses, campus facilities, households and contractors may all be looking for a used conex container, but the delivered total still depends on the address. According to the Florida Ports Council, used shipping-container inventory for Tampa reaches the market directly through Port Tampa Bay’s container terminal, where ocean container cargo is handled near the I-4 corridor and distributed by truck across Tampa and Central Florida. Open the regional Market Monitor when you want that Tampa market context beside your ZIP-priced options. .

Why St. Petersburg Containers Ship From Tampa

Used shipping-container inventory for Tampa reaches the market directly through Port Tampa Bay’s container terminal, where ocean container cargo is handled near the I-4 corridor and distributed by truck across Tampa and Central Florida, according to the Florida Ports Council. That gateway is Tampa's supply point, not a St. Petersburg port claim. St. Petersburg containers ship from Tampa, about 30 miles away. Being that close to Port Tampa Bay’s container terminal helps used units move into the regional truck network instead of being railed across the country first. For the buyer, the important part is simple: the ZIP check shows the delivery cost for the exact address before checkout.

Local Economic Factors in St. Petersburg, FL

  • Population and place. St. Petersburg sits in Pinellas County, Florida, and has a population of 267,102, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. As a large coastal city with university activity, container demand can come from work sites, facilities teams, homes and local operators that need secure ground-level storage.
  • Container supply. Tampa is the depot market for St. Petersburg. According to the Florida Ports Council, used shipping-container inventory for Tampa reaches the market directly through Port Tampa Bay’s container terminal, where ocean container cargo is handled near the I-4 corridor and distributed by truck across Tampa and Central Florida.
  • Typical demand. In a large coastal university city, practical uses include construction and renovation site storage, retail and restaurant stock overflow, school and campus facilities storage, and boat, RV and seasonal gear storage. A used conex container gives those buyers a lockable, weatherproof space without building permanent storage.

20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in St. Petersburg: How to Choose

A 20ft storage container is usually the access-constrained choice. It weighs 4,914 lbs and has an exterior width of 8 feet, with the standard height of 8 feet 6 inches. If the delivery route is tight or the storage spot is small, start there before looking at longer sizes. A 40ft container weighs 8,159 lbs and gives better cost per square foot when you have the room for a longer straight run. A 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and keeps the same footprint while raising the height to 9 feet 6 inches. These containers are built around ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496 standards.

Delivery in St. Petersburg: 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 a 20ft container, plan for 80 to 100 feet of run-out space. For a 40ft container, plan for about 120 feet. The truck also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. Your prepared spot should be dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt or concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work. A level site matters because an unlevel container can bind at the doors, making them harder to open and close. If you are unsure, Eveon can confirm delivery from photographs before you order.

Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in St. Petersburg?

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 St. Petersburg, ask the City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting Division, and for county questions ask the Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services Department. If the container or delivery truck will occupy a public right of way, ask your local permitting contact what approval applies before scheduling delivery. Rules can change by property, use and placement, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.

Shipping Containers Near St. Petersburg: Where Eveon Delivers

Eveon Containers delivers around St. Petersburg to Gulfport, Lealman, South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Pinellas Park, Seminole, South Highpoint, Largo, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Memphis, Gibsonton, Clearwater and Palmetto. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for your location.

St. Petersburg Storage Container Rental or Purchase

Choose St. Petersburg storage container rental when the need has an end date. Rental has a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for your address appears when you enter the ZIP code. Rental is priced separately from purchase, so compare them as different paths instead of blending the costs. Choose purchase when the storage need has no end date or when you want an asset that can be moved or sold later. Eveon Containers sells used Wind & Watertight containers. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied. That honest condition is why the page focuses on clear pricing, delivery planning and guarantee terms.

Real Uses for Containers in St. Petersburg

Construction and renovation site storage is the straightforward use: tools, materials and fixtures stay close to the work without taking over a driveway or interior space. Retail and restaurant stock overflow gives operators extra room when back-of-house space is tight. School and campus facilities storage helps teams hold maintenance gear, records or event supplies. Boat, RV and seasonal gear storage fits a coastal city where bulky equipment needs a secure, weatherproof place between uses.

Why Buy a Used Conex Container in St. Petersburg From Eveon

Buying a used conex container should feel clear from the first ZIP check through delivery. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and great communication, because those are the parts buyers feel most when a heavy container is coming to their property. The guarantee 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. 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 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 Tampa depot context is attributed to the Florida Ports Council, which identifies Port Tampa Bay’s container terminal as the relevant gateway for the Tampa market.

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 container price and delivery cost separately before checkout. The Market Monitor adds Tampa regional context, while the tiles show Eveon's live 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 St. Petersburg, FL. The page prices shipping containers for sale in St. Petersburg through the Tampa depot market, about 30 miles away, with purchase and rental options shown through the ZIP check. Enter your ZIP code to start.
  • For delivery, plan for tilt bed access. A 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet of run-out space, while 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. Send photos if you want Eveon to confirm the site before ordering.
  • Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental in St. Petersburg with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental works well when the need has an end date, while purchase fits longer-term storage plans. The ZIP check shows rental options for the address. Enter your ZIP code to review rental choices.
  • Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, with zoning rules often covering duration, setbacks and screening. Ask the City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting Division, and ask the Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services Department for county questions. Check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
  • A 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 general footprint. These weights matter for delivery planning and site preparation. Open the 40ft size details to compare specifications.
  • St. Petersburg is served from the Tampa depot market, about 30 miles away. Tampa is the market tied to Port Tampa Bay’s container terminal, where regional used container supply enters the local truck network. Delivery cost still depends on the exact address. Enter your ZIP code to price delivery.
  • Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then displays the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That way you can see how the address affects freight and choose the right size with a clear total. Enter your ZIP code to see purchase or rental pricing.

Get Your St. Petersburg Container Price

Enter the ZIP code 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. Delivery lead time is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's warranty.