Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Jersey City, NJ

Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your address, then choose the length and height that fit your site. Eveon Containers shows purchase and rental options together, with delivery separated before checkout. Every used container is backed by the Wind & Watertight guarantee.
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20ft Used Container

Container Price

$999

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$999

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As low as $149/mo with Rent

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40ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,349

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$1,349

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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

$1,499

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$1,499

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As low as $199/mo with Rent

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Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Jersey City?

You can buy or rent a used Wind & Watertight container in Jersey City, NJ from Eveon Containers, with orders priced from the Newark, NJ depot about 5 miles away. Eveon delivers in 3 to 5 business days, and both purchase and rental options are available for local buyers. The ZIP check separates the container price from delivery cost, so you see how the total is built before anything enters the cart. That matters in a dense city because the final delivery address can change the truck route, access, and total. Start with the ZIP, compare the sizes, then choose the storage container that fits the job.

Jersey City 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 you buy because one quote only tells you one seller's number. The monitor gives you a broader regional reference before you pick a used conex container. For Jersey City buyers, the regional figures are on the Newark Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that page and see regional averages for Newark, then return to the tiles above for Eveon's live price for your ZIP. Those regional figures are averages, not Eveon's delivered price for your address.
Market Monitor
Jersey City is a large city in Hudson County and part of the New York City metropolitan region, so container buyers often care about delivery access as much as the box itself. Newark sits inside the Port of New York and New Jersey, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey identifies that gateway as the regional port system serving the area. That is why the Newark Market Monitor is the regional page to open before you choose a used conex container. It gives you the local market reference while the ZIP check prices the three sizes for purchase or rent with 3 to 5 business days delivery. .

Why Jersey City Containers Ship From Newark

Jersey City containers ship from Newark because Newark sits inside the Port of New York and New Jersey, so used units arrive locally off the water rather than being railed across the country. That depot is about 5 miles from Jersey City, which keeps the buying path tied to the same regional gateway that feeds the market. For the buyer, that nearby gateway matters because the container starts close to the delivery address. Eveon Containers still prices delivery by ZIP, so the delivered total reflects the actual address rather than a broad metro guess. Pickup at the Newark depot is also available when that is the better fit.

Local Economic Factors in Jersey City, NJ

  • Population and place. Jersey City sits in Hudson County, New Jersey, with a population of 302,824 according to US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. As a large city in the New York City metropolitan region, it has dense delivery settings where access, placement, and timing matter.
  • Container supply. Newark sits inside the Port of New York and New Jersey, so used units arrive locally off the water rather than being railed across the country. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports the gateway activity tied to the Newark market.
  • Typical demand. In a large city, buyers use containers for construction and renovation jobsite storage, retail inventory and stockroom overflow, warehouse and manufacturing overflow storage, and transportation and logistics distribution storage. The common thread is secure onsite space without adding a permanent building.

20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Jersey City: How to Choose

A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and has a standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. It fits tighter sites better than a longer unit while still giving businesses a solid storage container for tools, materials, or overflow. A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site has the longer straight run for delivery. It weighs 8,159 lbs, while a 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs. The High Cube keeps the same 8 feet width but raises exterior height to 9 feet 6 inches. Eveon specs align with ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.

Delivery in Jersey City: 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 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. Good surfaces are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work because the truck and container need a stable path. A level site also protects the doors. If the container lands out of level, the frame can twist enough that the doors bind. If access feels tight, Eveon can review photographs before you order and help confirm whether delivery is realistic for your address.

Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Jersey City?

Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, and the rules that matter are usually zoning items such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Jersey City, ask the Jersey City Division of the Construction Code Official before you order, especially if the container will sit near a property line or be used for a longer project. If a container or the delivery truck occupies a public right of way, contact the Jersey City Department of Infrastructure. The same container can be simple on private property and more complex when it affects a street, curb, or sidewalk, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.

Shipping Containers Near Jersey City: Where Eveon Delivers

Eveon delivers around Jersey City to Hoboken, Bayonne, Kearny, Union City, Secaucus, Harrison, Newark, West New York, North Arlington, Guttenberg, East Rutherford, Elizabeth, New York, Rutherford, and Carlstadt. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the exact location.

Jersey City Storage Container Rental or Purchase

Choose Jersey City storage container rental when the need has an end date. 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 both paths without mixing the numbers. Choose purchase when the need has no end date or when you want an asset that can be moved or sold on later. Eveon sells used Wind & Watertight containers, and the condition is honest: Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.

Real Uses for Containers in Jersey City

Construction and renovation jobsite storage is a common fit when crews need tools and materials close to the work area without giving up interior space. Retail inventory and stockroom overflow works when a business needs more back-of-house capacity at the same address. Warehouse and manufacturing overflow storage helps teams separate supplies, finished goods, or equipment near the operation. Transportation and logistics distribution storage fits a large-city setting where temporary ground-level space can keep freight and supplies organized.

Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Jersey City From Eveon

Buying a used conex container should feel clear, not like a guessing game. Eveon Containers keeps the process simple with online ZIP pricing, direct delivery planning, and clear communication before checkout. Buyers also look for reliable delivery and solid product condition, especially when the container is going into a tight city site. Eveon's limited lifetime warranty is the stronger reason to relax after the order. 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. Orders of two or more containers receive the multi-unit discount. 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. 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 Newark depot fact is attributed to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which identifies the Port of New York and New Jersey gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The fastest way to get a real number is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows each size for your address, with container price and delivery cost separated. The Newark Market Monitor gives regional averages for context, while the tiles show your live delivered price, so start with the ZIP check.
  • You can buy used Wind & Watertight shipping containers for sale in Jersey City through Eveon Containers. Orders for this page are priced from the Newark, NJ depot, about 5 miles away, with purchase and rental options. Compare the sizes on the page, then enter your ZIP code to price the address.
  • For tilt-bed delivery, plan on 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. Check your site, then share photos with Eveon before you order.
  • 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 long-term use or an asset you may move or sell later. Enter your ZIP code to see rental options for your address.
  • Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, with zoning rules around duration, setbacks, and screening. Ask the Jersey City Division of the Construction Code Official about private placement. If the container or delivery uses a public right of way, contact the Jersey City Department of Infrastructure, then check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
  • A standard 40ft container has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs, and a 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of 8,747 lbs. Both are 8 feet wide, with the High Cube adding extra height. Review the size cards, then use the ZIP check to price the container for your address.
  • The nearest Eveon depot market for this page is Newark, NJ, about 5 miles from Jersey City. Newark sits inside the Port of New York and New Jersey, which is the gateway tied to the regional market. Use the ZIP check to see delivery for your exact Jersey City address.
  • Eveon shows container price and delivery cost separately, then shows the full total before anything enters the cart. That helps you see how the address affects the final delivered cost. Enter your ZIP code at the top of the page to price delivery and container options together.

Get Your Jersey City Container Price

Enter the ZIP at the top of the page to price every size, buy or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery from this depot market is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is warrantied.