Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Ames, IA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Ames address. You can compare delivered totals for purchase and rental, then choose the size that fits your site. Every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
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$1,349
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$1,349
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
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$1,799
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$1,799
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As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
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$1,799
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$1,799
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As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Ames?
You can buy or rent a used shipping container in Ames, IA from Eveon Containers, with service from the Kansas City, KS depot roughly 230 miles away. Eveon offers Wind & Watertight containers for purchase and separate rental options, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days.
The ZIP check shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then gives you the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That matters for shipping containers for sale in Ames because the delivery address affects the final total as much as size does.
Ames 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 buying because one quote only shows one seller's number, while a regional view helps you understand the market around the depot serving your address.
For Ames buyers, the Kansas City regional figures are on the Kansas City Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that regional view, then compare those regional averages with Eveon's live price in the tiles above for your ZIP code.
Ames is a small city in Story County with a university character, so storage needs can range from campus facilities to contractors, homes and local organizations. Kansas City containers follow the rail and truck path described by Union Pacific Railroad through Union Pacific's Kansas City Intermodal Terminal.
Open the Kansas City Market Monitor when you want regional context before choosing a used conex container for purchase or rent.
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Why Ames Containers Ship From Kansas City
Ames is served from the Kansas City depot, roughly 230 miles away. Used containers for Kansas City, KS are railed inland to Union Pacific's Kansas City Intermodal Terminal, which serves domestic and international containerized shipments in the Midwest, then leave the ramp by truck for local storage yards.
That rail and truck path matters because it is the supply route serving this page. Eveon Containers prices the delivery address through the ZIP check, so the buyer sees the delivered total for Ames before ordering instead of guessing what the haul from Kansas City adds.
Local Economic Factors in Ames, IA
- Population and place. Ames sits in Story County, Iowa, with a population of 69,026 according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city with a university character, it has storage needs that can come from homes, contractors, campus facilities and local operations.
- Container supply. Kansas City containers follow the supply path described by Union Pacific Railroad: used containers are railed inland to Union Pacific's Kansas City Intermodal Terminal, then move by truck for local storage yards. That Kansas City depot is the market serving Ames orders.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Ames, buyers often use containers for construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, school and campus facilities storage, and moving and staging between homes. A storage container gives those users weatherproof space without building permanent square footage.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Ames: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice. It has a tare weight of 4,914 lbs, an exterior width of 8 feet and a standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. It works well when the site needs secure storage but the straight delivery run is limited.
A 40ft container gives more space for the footprint and has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs, while a 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and keeps the same 8 feet width with a 9 feet 6 inches height. These containers follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496 standards.
Delivery in Ames: 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 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. Good surfaces are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work.
A level spot matters after delivery. If the container sits unevenly, the doors can bind and become harder to use. If you are unsure about access, Eveon can review photographs before ordering so you can confirm the delivery plan before the truck is scheduled.
Compare Container Sizes for Ames
Open any size to review its specifications, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you want the delivered total for your address.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Ames?
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 Ames, ask the City of Ames Inspection Division, and for county questions ask the Story County Planning and Development Department.
If a container or the delivery truck occupies a public right of way, ask before ordering because that can involve a separate approval path. Permit rules depend on the exact address and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Ames: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Ames to Nevada, Boone, Polk City, Ankeny, Johnston, Bondurant, Grimes, Altoona, Perry, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Clive, Pleasant Hill, Des Moines and Webster City.
If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check can still price the delivery address.
Ames Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Choose Ames storage container rental when the need has an end date. Eveon rental has a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for your address appears with the ZIP check. Rental is priced separately from purchase, so you can compare the two paths cleanly without mixing the numbers.
Choose purchase when the need has no end date and you want an asset that can be moved or sold on. Eveon Containers 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 Ames
Construction and renovation site storage fits projects that need tools and materials close to the work area without using interior space.
Contractor tool and equipment security gives crews a lockable storage container that can move as work moves.
School and campus facilities storage can support maintenance, events and temporary space needs.
Moving and staging between homes helps households keep belongings organized while timing changes.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Ames From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel simple, clear and well supported. Eveon Containers builds the process around easy ordering, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and clear communication, so Ames buyers can make a practical decision without sorting through loose quotes.
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 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 a buyer acts on comes from the live pricing components, including the ZIP-based tiles and the regional Market Monitor.
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 Kansas City depot supply path is attributed to Union Pacific Railroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Use the ZIP check at the top of the page to see Eveon's live price for each size and the delivery cost for your Ames address. The Market Monitor button opens the Kansas City regional view, where you can read regional averages separately. Enter your ZIP code to compare options.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container for Ames, IA through Eveon Containers. The page is served from the Kansas City depot, and the ZIP check prices the delivered total for your address before checkout. Start with the ZIP field to see your options.
- 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 overhead. Review your site and submit photos if you want confirmation.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental separately from purchase, with a three month minimum. The ZIP check shows the rental rate for your address, while purchase prices stay separate so the choice is clear. Enter your ZIP code to compare rental and purchase.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Ames, ask the City of Ames Inspection Division, and for county questions ask the Story County Planning and Development Department. Before you place 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. Both are 8 feet wide, while the High Cube adds an extra foot of exterior height. Open the size details to confirm the fit for your site.
- Ames is served from the Kansas City depot, roughly 230 miles away. Delivery cost depends on the exact address, so Eveon prices the haul through the ZIP check instead of asking you to estimate distance on your own. Enter your ZIP code to see the delivered total.
- The container price and delivery cost are shown separately. That makes the full delivered total easier to review before anything enters the cart, especially for a FAR market like Ames served from Kansas City. Use the ZIP check to see the address-specific total.
Get Your Ames Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to price every size for purchase or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every Wind & Watertight container is warrantied.
Container Specifications for Ames Buyers
Review the container dimensions, tare weights and access needs by size, then choose the unit that best matches your prepared site.