Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Alexandria, VA

Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your Alexandria address, then compare the delivered totals and choose the fit that makes sense. Eveon Containers sells and rents used Wind & Watertight containers, backed by the Wind & Watertight guarantee.
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20ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,199

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$1,199

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As low as $149/mo with Rent

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40ft Used Container

Container Price

$1,599

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$1,599

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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

$1,699

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$1,699

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As low as $199/mo with Rent

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Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Alexandria?

Eveon sells shipping containers for sale in Alexandria, VA and offers rental from its Baltimore, MD depot, about 60 miles away. Alexandria buyers can order used Wind & Watertight containers online or by phone, with planned delivery in 3 to 5 business days for both purchase and rental. The ZIP check separates the container price from the delivery cost, so you can see how the delivered total is built before anything enters the cart. That matters in Alexandria because the address, container size, and delivery setup all affect the final delivered number.

Alexandria 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 only shows one seller's number, while the regional view helps you understand the broader market before you pick a container. For Alexandria, the relevant regional figures are on the Baltimore Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that page. Those figures are regional averages, not Eveon's price for your address; Eveon's live price is in the tiles above after you enter your ZIP code.
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Alexandria is an independent small city in Virginia with a river setting and tourism activity, so container needs often come from compact sites, active streets, and projects where planning matters. Eveon Containers keeps the buying path simple: check the ZIP, compare sizes, then choose purchase or rent. Baltimore supply is shaped by Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore, a gateway the Maryland Port Administration describes as serving container vessels beside an adjacent intermodal container transfer facility and highway access. Open the regional Market Monitor to see how Baltimore market averages compare with Eveon's live ZIP price. .

Why Alexandria Containers Ship From Baltimore

Used shipping container inventory reaches Baltimore directly through Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore, where container vessels discharge boxes beside an adjacent intermodal container transfer facility and highway access. That Baltimore gateway fact comes from the Maryland Port Administration and belongs to the depot market, not to Alexandria. Alexandria containers ship from Baltimore because the depot is about 60 miles away. For the buyer, that means used units arrive through a nearby gateway instead of being railed across the country for a local order. Eveon shows the delivery cost for your address through the ZIP check, so the distance is priced into the delivered total before checkout.

Local Economic Factors in Alexandria, VA

  • Population and place. Alexandria is an independent city in Virginia with a population of 159,102, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. Its small-city scale, river setting, and tourism character point to container needs that are practical, space-conscious, and tied to active local properties.
  • Container supply. Used shipping container inventory reaches Baltimore directly through Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore, where container vessels discharge boxes beside an adjacent intermodal container transfer facility and highway access. That supply corridor is a Baltimore fact from the Maryland Port Administration, and it explains why Alexandria orders are priced from that depot market.
  • Typical demand. In a small city with river and tourism activity, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, retail and restaurant stock overflow, event and festival production storage, and moving and staging between homes. A storage container gives buyers a secure place to hold materials, equipment, or belongings while space is tight.

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

A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice when the site has less room for delivery. It has a tare weight of 4,914 lbs and the standard exterior is 8 feet wide and 8 feet 6 inches high. A used conex container in this size can fit many residential, contractor, and small business storage plans. A 40ft container gives more room and a stronger cost-per-square-foot fit when your site has the longer straight run it needs. It has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs, while a 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.

Delivery in Alexandria: 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. 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. The right surface helps the container land cleanly. Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete work. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not. An unlevel site can make the container doors bind, which turns a simple storage container into a daily frustration. If you are unsure, Eveon can help confirm delivery from photographs before you order.

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

Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are usually zoning items such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Alexandria, ask the Alexandria Department of Code Administration before you order, especially if the container will sit where neighbors, streets, or access routes are affected. If a container or delivery setup occupies a public right of way, ask the same city department what applies before scheduling. Requirements can depend on placement, use, and site conditions, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.

Shipping Containers Near Alexandria: Where Eveon Delivers

Eveon delivers around Alexandria to Huntington, Rose Hill, Belle Haven, Lincolnia, Arlington, Lake Barcroft, Seven Corners, Groveton, Hybla Valley, Glassmanor, Franconia, Fort Hunt, Springfield, Annandale, and Hillcrest Heights. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for the location you enter.

Alexandria Storage Container Rental or Purchase

Alexandria storage container rental fits projects with an end date, such as renovations, moves, temporary overflow, or event support. Rental has a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Enter the ZIP code to see the monthly rental rate for the address and compare sizes without mixing rental and purchase pricing. Purchase fits needs with no clear end date, especially when the container can become a movable asset or be sold later. 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 Alexandria

Construction and renovation site storage helps crews keep materials and tools close to the work area in a small-city setting where space can be limited. Retail and restaurant stock overflow gives operators room for supplies without turning working areas into storage areas. Event and festival production storage supports temporary equipment, fixtures, and materials tied to visitor activity. Moving and staging between homes gives households a secure place to hold belongings while plans, closings, or renovations line up.

Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Alexandria From Eveon

Buying a used conex container should feel simple, not uncertain. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality, and great communication, because those are the things buyers notice when a large steel box has to arrive at the right address and land in the right spot. The guarantee is clear. 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. Eveon also applies its multi-unit discount 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 comes from the live pricing components tied to the delivery ZIP code. 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 Baltimore depot gateway fact is attributed to the Maryland Port Administration, which identifies Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore as the relevant container gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Use the ZIP check at the top of the page to see Eveon's live price for each size and the delivery cost for your Alexandria address. The Market Monitor shows Baltimore regional averages for context, while the tiles show Eveon's address-specific price. Enter your ZIP code to compare the delivered options.
  • You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container in Alexandria, VA from Eveon Containers online or by calling an agent. Alexandria orders are priced from the Baltimore depot market, about 60 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Enter your ZIP code to start the order.
  • 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, then submit photos if you want delivery reviewed.
  • Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental in Alexandria with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental works when the need has an end date, while buying makes sense for longer ownership or future resale. Enter your ZIP code to see rental options for your address.
  • Private-property containers are generally handled through accessory storage rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Alexandria, ask the Alexandria Department of Code Administration before ordering, especially if placement affects a street, sidewalk, or visible area. Confirm your placement plan, and 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. Weight matters for delivery planning and surface choice. Review the size details, then choose the container that fits your site.
  • Alexandria orders are served from the Baltimore, MD depot market, about 60 miles away. Baltimore is the relevant regional market because container inventory reaches that depot through Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore. Enter your ZIP code to see the delivery cost for your exact address.
  • Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then displays the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That gives you a clear view of how size and address affect the order. Enter your ZIP code to compare delivered totals before choosing purchase or rental.

Get Your Alexandria 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 total. Order online or call 888-489-7585 for help. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and Wind & Watertight containers include Eveon's warranty.