Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Erie, PA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Erie address, then choose the size that fits your site, storage need, and budget. Eveon Containers shows purchase and rental options together, with Wind & Watertight containers backed by the Eveon guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,549
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$1,549
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
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$1,999
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$1,999
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As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
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$2,199
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$2,199
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As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Erie?
You can buy or rent used Wind & Watertight containers in Erie, PA from Eveon Containers. Erie orders are priced from the Cleveland, OH depot market, roughly 100 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Both purchase and rental are available, so one ZIP check gives you the practical options for your address.
The container price and delivery cost are shown separately before anything enters the cart. That matters because delivery changes by address, access, and distance. Eveon lets you see the full delivered total before you decide.
Erie 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 checking before buying because one quote can feel complete while still missing the wider regional context.
For Erie buyers, the relevant regional figures are on the Cleveland Market Monitor. The button just below opens that regional page. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address. Your live Eveon price appears in the tiles above after you enter your ZIP code.
Erie, PA is a small city in Erie County with coastal, port, university, and tourism demand. Cleveland is the pricing market because used container inventory for Cleveland can arrive directly at the Port of Cleveland on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway container service, then move locally by truck or rail from the port’s general cargo facility. Open the regional Market Monitor to see that Cleveland context before you buy or rent.
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Why Erie Containers Ship From Cleveland
Erie containers ship from Cleveland because that is the depot market serving the address. The city is roughly 100 miles from the Cleveland depot, close enough for a planned delivery path while still letting the ZIP check price the address specifically.
The supply path matters because Cleveland has a gateway named in the package: the Port of Cleveland. Used container inventory for Cleveland can arrive directly at the Port of Cleveland on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway container service, then move locally by truck or rail from the port’s general cargo facility. For buyers, that means the delivery conversation starts with a real regional depot, not a vague promise.
Local Economic Factors in Erie, PA
- Population and place. Erie sits in Erie County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 92,940 from the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a small city with coastal, port, university, and tourism character, storage needs can come from both everyday operations and project-based work.
- Container supply. Cleveland supply is tied to the Port of Cleveland, where used container inventory for Cleveland can arrive on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway container service and then move locally by truck or rail from the port’s general cargo facility.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Erie, buyers often use containers for construction and renovation site storage, retail and restaurant stock overflow, school and campus facilities storage, and boat, RV and seasonal gear storage. The right size depends on access, duration, and how often the doors need to open.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Erie: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the easier fit when access is tight. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and is 8 feet 6 inches high in standard height. If the truck has less room to line up, the shorter footprint can make delivery simpler.
A 40ft container gives more storage in the same width, but it weighs 8,159 lbs and needs a longer straight run for delivery. A 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and keeps the same 8 feet width while raising the height to 9 feet 6 inches. These sizes follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Erie: 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. A 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet of run-out space. A 40ft container needs about 120 feet. Plan for 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. Surfaces that do not work are mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground. An unlevel site can make the container doors bind, which is frustrating after delivery and avoidable with a better pad.
If you are unsure whether the truck can place the container safely, Eveon can confirm delivery from photographs before ordering. That is often the easiest way to decide whether the spot works before you buy or rent.
Compare Container Sizes for Erie
Open any container size to review its dimensions, weight, and fit before choosing the option that matches your Erie site.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Erie?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Erie, start with the City of Erie Department of Planning and Neighborhood Resources. Outside the city, the Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development may be a useful starting point.
If a container or delivery would occupy a public right of way, ask the proper local authority before scheduling. Rules can change by parcel and jurisdiction, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Erie: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Erie to Northwest Harborcreek, Edinboro, Corry, Conneaut, Meadville, Titusville, Ashtabula, Jamestown, Fredonia, Dunkirk, Geneva, and Oil City. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the exact location you enter.
Erie Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Erie storage container rental fits projects with an end date, temporary storage needs, or site work where the container does not need to become a long-term asset. Rentals have a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for the address appears with the ZIP check. Rental is priced separately from purchase.
Purchase makes sense when the need has no planned end date. A used storage container can be moved to another site or sold later, and a used conex container gives you secure, weatherproof space without building a permanent structure.
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 Erie
Construction and renovation site storage is a practical fit when tools, fixtures, and materials need to stay close to the work.
Retail and restaurant stock overflow helps Erie businesses handle supplies without crowding the main workspace.
School and campus facilities storage gives teams a secure place for furniture, maintenance equipment, or event materials.
Boat, RV and seasonal gear storage fits a coastal small city where bulky items need dry, accessible space between uses.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Erie From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel simple, clear, and well supported. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality, and great communication, so the buyer understands what is being delivered and what it will cost before moving forward.
The warranty is a major reason Erie buyers choose Eveon. 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.
For larger orders, Eveon offers 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 Erie 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 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 are Eveon's published operating requirements. The Cleveland depot supply fact is attributed to the Port of Cleveland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to see the cost is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows container price and delivery cost separately before checkout, while the Cleveland Market Monitor gives regional average context. Use both together, then enter your ZIP code to price your address.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight shipping container in Erie, PA from Eveon Containers online or by phone. Erie orders are served from the Cleveland, OH depot market, roughly 100 miles away, with purchase and rental options available. Choose a size online or call Eveon to order.
- A 20ft container needs 80 to 100 feet of run-out space, while a 40ft container needs about 120 feet. Plan for 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. If you are unsure about access, send site photos to Eveon before you order.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental and purchase as separate options in Erie. Rentals have a three month minimum, and the rental rate for your address appears through the ZIP check. If the need has an end date, compare rental and purchase options by entering your ZIP code.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Erie, start with the City of Erie Department of Planning and Neighborhood Resources. Outside the city, ask the Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development where applicable. Before placing 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 extra height for taller storage needs. Review the size details, then choose the container that fits your site.
- Erie is served from the Cleveland, OH depot market, roughly 100 miles away. Used container inventory for Cleveland can arrive through the Port of Cleveland, then move locally by truck or rail from the port’s general cargo facility. To see delivery for your address, enter your ZIP code.
- Delivery is shown separately from the container price so you can see the full delivered total before checkout. That keeps the container cost clear and the address-based delivery cost clear. Eveon uses the ZIP check to calculate both for Erie addresses. Enter your ZIP code to see the delivered total.
Get Your Erie 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 the container price. Order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery runs 3 to 5 business days, and Wind & Watertight containers are backed by the Eveon warranty.
Container Specifications for Erie Buyers
Review container specifications by size, including exterior dimensions and tare weight, before selecting the Wind & Watertight unit for your site.