Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in San Marcos, TX
Enter your ZIP code first to price every size for your San Marcos address at once. Then compare 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube options before you choose. Every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,049
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$1,049
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,499
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$1,499
+ Delivery
As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
Container Price
$1,599
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$1,599
+ Delivery
As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in San Marcos?
You can buy or rent a used Wind & Watertight shipping container in San Marcos, TX through Eveon Containers. San Marcos is served from the Houston depot, roughly 190 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Purchase and rental options are both priced by ZIP code, so the quote fits the address.
Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately before anything enters the cart. That matters in San Marcos because the delivered total depends on the exact address, not just the city name. Use the ZIP check first, then pick the size that fits your site and timeline.
San Marcos 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 can feel complete while still missing the wider market context a buyer needs.
For San Marcos, the Houston regional figures are on the Houston Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that view. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address. Eveon's live price for your ZIP is in the tiles above.
San Marcos is a small city in Hays County with a university and river character, so container needs often mix campus support, household moves, jobsite storage and outdoor-event logistics. Eveon prices the address first so a buyer can compare sizes without guessing at delivery.
Houston supply is tied to Port Houston’s Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals, according to Port Houston. Open the regional Market Monitor to see how that Houston market context sits beside the live ZIP price for a San Marcos storage container.
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Why San Marcos Containers Ship From Houston
San Marcos containers are served from the Houston depot, roughly 190 miles away. Port Houston says used shipping-container inventory for Houston reaches the market directly through Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals, where ocean containers are discharged at the Houston Ship Channel and either drayed by truck into depots around Houston or loaded onto BNSF and Union Pacific railcars at Barbours Cut for inland markets.
That supply path matters because the Houston depot connects San Marcos buyers to a major container gateway instead of a thin local resale chain. The ZIP check shows the delivery cost for the exact address, so the buyer sees the full delivered total before choosing a size.
Local Economic Factors in San Marcos, TX
- Population and place. San Marcos sits in Hays County, Texas, with a population of 74,316, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. As a small city with university and river character, storage needs can come from homes, campuses, contractors and local service businesses.
- Container supply. Houston supply is connected to Port Houston’s Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals, according to Port Houston. That gateway feeds the Houston depot market that serves San Marcos, TX, so the ZIP check is the clean way to see delivered options for the address.
- Typical demand. In a small city like San Marcos, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, school and campus facilities storage, moving and staging between homes, and event and festival production storage. Those uses fit buyers who need secure space without building permanent storage.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in San Marcos: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice when the site has tighter turns or less straight run for delivery. It weighs 4,914 lbs and is 8 feet wide with an 8 feet 6 inches standard height. It gives San Marcos buyers a strong storage container footprint without taking over the whole site.
A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site can handle a longer straight delivery path. It weighs 8,159 lbs, while the 40ft High Cube weighs 8,747 lbs and keeps the same footprint with a 9 feet 6 inches height. Eveon Containers uses ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496 standards for container specifications.
Delivery in San Marcos: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivery uses 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. 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 delivery surfaces are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work. A site that is not level can make the container doors bind, which turns a simple storage plan into a daily annoyance. If you are unsure, Eveon can review photographs before ordering so the delivery plan is clear before the truck is scheduled.
Compare Container Sizes for San Marcos
Open any size to review its specifications, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you are ready to see the delivered total for your address.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in San Marcos?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, and the rules that matter most are zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. In San Marcos, ask the City of San Marcos Planning and Development Services Department. Outside city limits, ask the Hays County Development Services Department.
If a container or delivery occupies a public right of way, ask the same local authority before scheduling. Rules can change by address and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near San Marcos: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around San Marcos to Kyle, Buda, Lockhart, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin, Shady Hollow, Luling, Dripping Springs, Cibolo, Schertz, Bee Cave, Selma, Bulverde and Austin. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for your exact location.
San Marcos Storage Container Rental or Purchase
San Marcos storage container rental works well when the need has an end date. Eveon has a three month minimum, and rental is priced separately from purchase. Enter the ZIP code to see the monthly rental rate for the address, then choose the size that fits the space and the job.
Purchase makes sense when the storage need has no end date and the container can stay useful as a movable asset. A used conex container can be moved or sold later. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in San Marcos
Construction and renovation site storage gives crews a secure place for materials and tools while work is underway in a small-city setting.
School and campus facilities storage supports equipment, furniture and maintenance needs when buildings need flexible extra space.
Moving and staging between homes helps households keep belongings together during a transition.
Event and festival production storage gives organizers a place for supplies, staging materials and operations gear between setup and takedown.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in San Marcos From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel simple, not vague. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality and great communication. The ZIP check does the first hard thing for you by showing live options for the delivery address, then Eveon keeps the order path straightforward.
The warranty is a real reason to 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. A multi-unit discount applies for 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 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 Houston depot and gateway details are attributed to Port Houston, which identifies Bayport and Barbours Cut as the container terminals feeding that market.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to price a container in San Marcos is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows container price and delivery cost separately, with the full total before checkout. The Market Monitor adds regional context for Houston averages. Enter your ZIP code to see your delivered options.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container from Eveon Containers online or by phone. San Marcos, TX is served from the Houston depot, roughly 190 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Use the ZIP check to compare sizes for your address.
- 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. Check your site and upload photos if you want confirmation before ordering.
- Yes. Eveon offers rental separately from purchase, with a three month minimum. Rental works well when the need has a clear end date, while purchase fits longer-term storage. The ZIP check shows the monthly rental rate for the delivery address. Enter your ZIP code and choose the rental option.
- Private-property containers are usually handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks and screening. Ask the City of San Marcos Planning and Development Services Department, or the Hays County Development Services Department outside city limits. If delivery affects a 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 height while keeping the same footprint. Site access and delivery space matter as much as weight. Review the size details, then price the container by ZIP code.
- San Marcos is served from the Houston depot, roughly 190 miles away. That distance is why Eveon prices the delivery address directly instead of asking buyers to estimate freight from a city name. The delivered total appears before anything enters the cart. Enter your ZIP code to see the exact delivery cost.
- Delivery is shown separately from the container price, so you can see the full delivered total before checkout. That separation helps San Marcos buyers compare 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube options clearly. The address drives delivery cost, not just the city. Enter your ZIP code to price delivery.
Get Your San Marcos 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. Order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is backed by Eveon's warranty.
Container Specifications for San Marcos Buyers
Review the container dimensions, weights and door details for each size before choosing the Wind & Watertight option that fits your San Marcos site.