Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Dayton, OH

Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Dayton address, then choose the size that fits the job. Eveon Containers shows container and delivery costs before checkout, with rental and purchase options for used Wind & Watertight containers backed by Eveon's guarantee.
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20ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,399

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$1,399

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As low as $149/mo with Rent

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40ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,849

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$1,849

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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

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$1,899

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$1,899

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As low as $199/mo with Rent

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Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Dayton?

Eveon sells and rents used Wind & Watertight shipping containers for sale in Dayton from its Cincinnati, OH depot market, about 50 miles from Dayton, OH. Delivery typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and buyers can choose purchase or rental after entering the delivery ZIP code. Eveon Containers shows the container price and delivery cost separately, so the full delivered total is clear before anything enters the cart. That matters because delivery distance, access, and size all affect the final number for a storage container.

Dayton 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 does not show whether a used conex container is being priced in line with the broader regional market. For Dayton buyers, the Cincinnati regional figures live on the Cincinnati Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that view. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address. Your live Eveon price is in the tiles above after you enter your ZIP code.
Market Monitor
Dayton is a small city in Montgomery County with river and university demand patterns, so storage needs can come from job sites, campus facilities, events, and everyday business overflow. Cincinnati is the depot market for this page, and Cincinnati's container supply is tied to rail movement through the CSX Queensgate Yard and Norfolk Southern Gest Street Yard intermodal terminals, according to the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. Open the regional Market Monitor when you want more context before choosing a container size, then return to the ZIP check for the delivered Eveon price tied to your address. .

Why Dayton Containers Ship From Cincinnati

Used container inventory for Cincinnati reaches the market by rail through the CSX Queensgate Yard and Norfolk Southern Gest Street Yard intermodal terminals, where containerized freight transfers between trains and trucks. The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments identifies that gateway for Cincinnati freight movement. Dayton containers ship from Cincinnati because the depot market is about 50 miles away. Being near that gateway matters for the buyer because used units can arrive into the regional truck network rather than being moved across the country for each order. Eveon Containers then prices delivery for the address through the ZIP check.

Local Economic Factors in Dayton, OH

  • Population and place. Dayton sits in Montgomery County, Ohio, with a population of 136,346, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city with river and university character, Dayton, OH has container demand that can come from both property-based storage and project-based work.
  • Container supply. Cincinnati's used container supply reaches the market by rail through the CSX Queensgate Yard and Norfolk Southern Gest Street Yard intermodal terminals, where containerized freight transfers between trains and trucks. That gateway is the reason Eveon prices Dayton deliveries from the Cincinnati depot market.
  • Typical demand. In a small city like Dayton, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, school and campus facilities storage, and event and festival production storage. A storage container gives these buyers secure ground-level space without adding a permanent building.

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

A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and is 8 feet 6 inches high in standard height. If the delivery area is tighter or the contents are dense, a 20ft used conex container is often easier to place. A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site can handle the longer straight run. It weighs 8,159 lbs, while the 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and keeps the same footprint with 9 feet 6 inches of height. These containers follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496 standards.

Delivery in Dayton: What Your Site Needs

Most Dayton deliveries use a tilt bed, so the container slides off the back of the truck onto your prepared spot; flatbed costs less but you offload it yourself. Plan the straight run before ordering: a 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet, and 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. Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete work for delivery. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not. A level site matters after the truck leaves. If the container sits twisted or uneven, the doors can bind and become harder to open. Eveon can review photographs before you order, so you can confirm the access and surface before scheduling delivery.

Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Dayton?

Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, and the rules that matter are usually zoning items such as duration, setbacks, and screening. For property in Dayton, ask the City of Dayton Building Inspection Division. For county questions, ask the Montgomery County Building Regulations Division. If a container or delivery will occupy a public right of way, ask the local authority that controls that space before scheduling. Rules can change by property and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.

Shipping Containers Near Dayton: Where Eveon Delivers

Eveon delivers around Dayton to Shiloh, Riverside, Oakwood, Moraine, Trotwood, Vandalia, Kettering, Huber Heights, Englewood, Beavercreek, West Carrollton, Clayton, Union, Fairborn, and Centerville. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices the delivery for your exact location.

Dayton Storage Container Rental or Purchase

Dayton storage container rental makes sense when the need has an end date. 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 you can compare the two paths without mixing the numbers. Purchase makes sense 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 Dayton

Construction and renovation site storage fits crews that need tools, materials, and supplies close to the work without leaving them exposed. Contractor tool and equipment security gives small operators a practical way to keep gear together between jobs. School and campus facilities storage helps teams manage maintenance supplies, furniture, and event equipment. Event and festival production storage gives organizers ground-level space for barriers, signage, tables, and staging materials.

Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Dayton From Eveon

Buying a used conex container is easier when the process is clear from the first ZIP check to the delivery appointment. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality, and great communication, so the buyer knows what is being ordered and what it will take to place it. 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. Orders of 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. 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 Cincinnati depot fact is attributed to the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The fastest way to see your cost is to enter your Dayton ZIP code. Eveon shows each container size with delivery priced for the address, while the Market Monitor gives regional context from Cincinnati. That lets you see the live Eveon price and the wider market view separately. Enter your ZIP code at the top of the page.
  • You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container for Dayton through Eveon Containers online or by phone. Dayton, OH is served from the Cincinnati depot market, about 50 miles away, with delivery typically in 3 to 5 business days. Choose purchase in the ZIP check to see the delivered options for your address.
  • For tilt-bed delivery, plan for 80 to 100 feet of straight run 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 access before you order.
  • Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental in Dayton with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental works well when the need has an end date, while purchase fits long-term storage or an asset you may move or sell later. Enter your ZIP code to compare rental and purchase options.
  • Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, with zoning rules often focused on duration, setbacks, and screening. For property in Dayton, ask the City of Dayton Building Inspection Division. For county questions, ask the Montgomery County Building Regulations Division. Before placing the 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 extra height while keeping the same footprint. These weights matter for planning placement and access. Review the 40ft specifications before choosing your size.
  • Dayton is served from the Cincinnati, OH depot market, about 50 miles away. Cincinnati's rail gateway includes the CSX Queensgate Yard and Norfolk Southern Gest Street Yard intermodal terminals, where containerized freight transfers between trains and trucks. Use the ZIP check to price delivery from that depot market.
  • Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately before checkout. That makes the delivered total clear for your address and keeps the container cost distinct from the trucking cost. You can review every size in one ZIP check before anything enters the cart. Enter your ZIP code to see the full delivered total.

Get Your Dayton Container Price

Enter the ZIP at the top of the page to price every size for buy or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside. Order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container includes Eveon's warranty.