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Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Durham, NC
Enter one Durham ZIP code first, and the page prices every container size for that delivery address. From there, choose the size that fits your site, timeline and use. Every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
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$1,359
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$1,359
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
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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 Durham?
You can buy or rent a used shipping container in Durham, NC from Eveon Containers. Durham is served from the Norfolk, VA depot, roughly 180 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Purchase and rental options are both priced through the ZIP check, so the address drives the delivered total.
Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately before anything enters the cart. That matters for Durham buyers because the depot distance is part of the delivered total, and seeing the pieces side by side makes the choice easier to trust.
Durham 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 only shows one seller's number, while the index gives a broader regional view.
For Durham, the regional figures are on the Norfolk Market Monitor page. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address. Your live price is in the tiles above after you enter a ZIP code, and the button just below opens the Norfolk view.
Durham, NC is a large city in Durham County with a university character and a population of 301,870, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. That mix creates practical demand for storage container use across campuses, job sites, contractors and households.
Norfolk supply is tied to Norfolk International Terminals at the Port of Virginia. The Virginia Port Authority reports 3.5 million TEUs in fiscal year 2024, and Norfolk's Hampton Roads marine terminals support the used container flow that serves Durham. Open the regional Market Monitor when you want the broader Norfolk price context before choosing a used conex container.
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Why Durham Containers Ship From Norfolk
Used shipping container inventory reaches Norfolk directly through the Port of Virginia's Hampton Roads marine terminals, especially Norfolk International Terminals, with container vessels discharging boxes and on-dock rail available for inland distribution. That supply corridor belongs to Norfolk, and the gateway is Norfolk International Terminals at the Port of Virginia.
Durham is served from the Norfolk depot, roughly 180 miles away. Being tied to a port gateway matters because used units arrive into the region through established container channels instead of being railed across the country just for one order. For Durham buyers, the ZIP check shows how that depot distance affects delivery cost for the address.
Local Economic Factors in Durham, NC
- Population and place. Durham sits in Durham County, North Carolina, and has a population of 301,870, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a large city with a university character, Durham has steady practical uses for secure ground-level storage.
- Container supply. Norfolk supply is connected to the Port of Virginia's Hampton Roads marine terminals, especially Norfolk International Terminals. The Virginia Port Authority reports 3.5 million TEUs in fiscal year 2024, and those Norfolk gateway facts explain why Durham containers are priced from that depot market.
- Typical demand. In a large city with a university character, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, school and campus facilities storage, and moving and staging between homes. Each use benefits from a weatherproof storage container that can sit close to the work.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Durham: How to Choose
Choose a 20ft container when access is tight or the site has limited straight-line space. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and the standard exterior height is 8 feet 6 inches. A 20ft unit is often easier to place behind a building, near a small job site, or beside campus facilities.
Choose a 40ft container when you want more floor space and have the longer straight run for delivery. It weighs 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube has the same footprint, weighs 8,747 lbs, and adds height with a 9 feet 6 inches exterior. Eveon container sizes follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Durham: What Your Site Needs
Eveon Containers 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. The tilt bed method needs a straight run because the truck pulls forward as the unit slides down.
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. Check branches, rooflines, gates and parked vehicles before delivery day.
Good surfaces are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work. An unlevel site can make the container doors bind after placement, even when the unit itself is sound. Eveon can confirm delivery from photographs before you order.
Compare Container Sizes for Durham
Open any size to review its specification, 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 Durham?
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 Durham, ask the Planning & Development Department, and for county questions ask the Planning & Development Department.
If a container or delivery will occupy a street, sidewalk or other public right of way, ask the same authority before scheduling. Rules can change by parcel, project and placement, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Durham: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Durham to Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Butner, Cary, Creedmoor, Briar Chapel, Apex, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Mebane, Holly Springs, Rolesville and Garner.
If your address is not on that list, enter the ZIP code anyway. The ZIP check prices the address directly.
Durham Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Durham storage container rental fits projects with an end date, such as temporary storage during work, moves or campus needs. Eveon rentals have a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for the address appears through the ZIP check. Rental is priced separately from purchase.
Purchase fits needs with no fixed end date. A bought storage container can be moved to another site or sold on when the need changes. Eveon sells used Wind & Watertight containers in honest working 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 Durham
Construction and renovation site storage is a strong fit for a used conex container because tools, fixtures and materials can stay close to the work.
Contractor tool and equipment security gives crews a lockable ground-level storage container without relying on indoor space.
School and campus facilities storage helps teams stage supplies, furniture or maintenance equipment near the building that needs it.
Moving and staging between homes gives Durham households room to sort, hold and move belongings on a practical timeline.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Durham From Eveon
Buying a used conex container is easier when the seller is clear about condition, delivery and cost before checkout. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and great communication, because those are the things that make a container order feel safe.
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 get 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, and every figure the buyer acts on comes 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 Norfolk depot and gateway facts are attributed to the Virginia Port Authority, which reports the Norfolk International Terminals and Port of Virginia cargo context used here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to see the cost is to enter your ZIP code. Eveon prices the container and delivery for that address, then shows the full total before checkout. The Norfolk Market Monitor adds regional context, while the tiles show Eveon's live price for you. Enter your ZIP code to compare sizes.
- You can buy used Wind & Watertight shipping containers for sale in Durham through Eveon Containers. Durham, NC is served from the Norfolk, VA depot, roughly 180 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Rentals are offered separately from purchases. Enter your ZIP code to see address-based 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 of overhead clearance. Send photos to Eveon to confirm delivery access.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental in Durham with a three month minimum, and rental is priced separately from purchase. Renting works well when the need has an end date, while purchase fits longer-term storage or an asset you may move later. Enter your ZIP code to see rental options.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In Durham, ask the Planning & Development Department, and for county questions ask the Planning & Development Department. If the delivery uses public right of way, ask before scheduling. 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 exterior height, from 8 feet 6 inches standard to 9 feet 6 inches High Cube. Review the size details, then use the ZIP check to choose.
- Durham is served from the Norfolk, VA depot, roughly 180 miles away. Used container supply reaches Norfolk through the Port of Virginia's Hampton Roads marine terminals, including Norfolk International Terminals. The delivery cost for your exact address is shown separately from the container price. Enter your ZIP code to see it.
- No. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then shows the full total before anything enters the cart. That keeps the depot distance clear and helps you compare 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube options for the same address. Enter your ZIP code to view the delivered total.
Get Your Durham Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to price every size for buying or renting, with delivery to the address shown alongside the container price. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every Wind & Watertight unit carries Eveon's warranty.
Container Specifications for Durham Buyers
Review dimensions, tare weights and height options for each size before choosing the container that fits your Durham site and use.