Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Chesapeake, VA
Enter one ZIP code to price every container size for your delivery address, then choose the fit that works for your project. Eveon Containers shows purchase and rental options clearly before checkout. Every purchase is backed by Eveon's Wind & Watertight guarantee.
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20ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,359
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$1,359
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,649
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$1,649
+ Delivery
As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
Container Price
$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 Chesapeake?
You can buy or rent a used shipping container in Chesapeake, VA from Eveon Containers, with delivery priced from the Norfolk, VA depot market about 15 miles away. Eveon offers shipping containers for sale in Chesapeake and storage container rental, with typical delivery in 3 to 5 business days.
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 because the same container can cost different amounts to deliver depending on the exact address.
Chesapeake 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 you buy because one quote only tells you one seller's number, while the index gives you a broader view of the used container market.
For Chesapeake buyers, the relevant regional figures are on the Norfolk 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 appears in the tiles above after you enter your ZIP code.
Chesapeake is a large independent city in Virginia, with a US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimate of 254,997 residents. For a buyer, that scale usually means storage needs can come from homes, contractors, schools, distribution users, and public-facing work sites.
Norfolk is the supply market behind this page. According to the Virginia Port Authority, used shipping container inventory reaches Norfolk through the Port of Virginia's Hampton Roads marine terminals, especially Norfolk International Terminals. Open the regional Market Monitor to see how that gateway context relates to the live Norfolk market before you price a used conex container for Chesapeake.
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Why Chesapeake Containers Ship From Norfolk
Chesapeake containers ship from Norfolk because the Norfolk depot market sits next to the gateway that feeds used container supply into the region. According to the Virginia Port Authority, 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 matters because Norfolk International Terminals at the Port of Virginia is close enough for planned delivery into Chesapeake, about 15 miles away. Used units arrive into the regional market instead of being moved across the country first, and the ZIP check shows the delivery cost for the exact address.
Local Economic Factors in Chesapeake, VA
- Population and place. Chesapeake is an independent city in Virginia with a population of 254,997, according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. As a large city, Chesapeake has container demand that can come from households, contractors, institutions, and businesses across construction, retail, and manufacturing.
- Container supply. Norfolk is the supply market for Chesapeake. According to the Virginia Port Authority, used shipping container inventory reaches Norfolk through Hampton Roads marine terminals, especially Norfolk International Terminals, where container vessels discharge boxes and on-dock rail supports inland distribution.
- Typical demand. In a large city, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, warehouse and distribution overflow, and moving and staging between homes. A storage container gives buyers a secure, ground-level way to hold materials without committing to permanent space.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Chesapeake: How to Choose
A 20ft container is usually the access-constrained choice. It weighs 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and has standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. It is easier to place where the delivery path is tighter, especially when the site has less straight run-out space.
A 40ft container is the cost-per-square-foot choice when the site can handle the longer delivery path. It weighs 8,159 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and has standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches. A 40ft High Cube keeps the same footprint, weighs 8,747 lbs, and raises the exterior height to 9 feet 6 inches. These sizes follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Chesapeake: 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 straight run-out space of 80 to 100 feet 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. Dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete are workable surfaces. Mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground do not work because the truck can get stuck or the container can settle unevenly.
An unlevel site can make the container doors bind, which turns a good storage container into a daily problem. If access looks tight, Eveon can review photographs before you order and help confirm whether delivery is practical.
Compare Container Sizes for Chesapeake
Open any container size to review its specifications, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you are ready to compare delivered options.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Chesapeake?
On private property, a shipping container is generally treated as accessory storage. The rules that matter are usually zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Chesapeake, ask the City of Chesapeake Development & Permits before you order, especially if the container will sit near a property line or stay for an extended period.
If the container or delivery truck occupies a public right of way, ask the same department what approval is needed. Local rules can vary by address and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Chesapeake: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers containers around Chesapeake to Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Smithfield, Elizabeth City, Newport News, Poquoson, and Franklin. If your address is not on that list, the ZIP check still prices delivery for your exact location.
Chesapeake Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Choose Chesapeake storage container rental when the need has an end date. Eveon rental has a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase, and the monthly rate for your address appears after the ZIP check. Rental keeps the decision flexible for temporary storage, staging, or project work.
Choose purchase when the need has no end date and you want an asset that can be moved or sold on later. Eveon Containers sells used Wind & Watertight containers, not spotless showroom units. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied.
Real Uses for Containers in Chesapeake
Construction and renovation site storage is a practical fit when crews need materials close to the work area without opening a permanent warehouse.
Contractor tool and equipment security works well for a used conex container because it creates lockable, ground-level storage at the job site or yard.
Warehouse and distribution overflow helps businesses handle extra pallets, supplies, or equipment when indoor space is tight.
Moving and staging between homes gives households room to sort, store, and load on their own schedule.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Chesapeake From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel straightforward. Eveon focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality, and great communication, so the buyer can understand the market before making a choice. That is the point of the live ZIP pricing and the regional Market Monitor.
Eveon Containers also backs the purchase clearly. 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 more than one unit 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 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 Norfolk depot fact on this page is attributed to the Virginia Port Authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to see cost is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows the live container price and delivery cost separately for each size. The Norfolk Market Monitor adds regional context, while the tiles show Eveon's price for your address. Enter your ZIP code to compare options.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight shipping container in Chesapeake, VA from Eveon Containers online or by phone. Chesapeake orders are priced from the Norfolk, VA depot market, about 15 miles away, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Enter your ZIP code to start.
- For tilt-bed delivery, plan for 80 to 100 feet of straight 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 before you order.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental as a separate option from purchase, with a three month minimum. Rental works well when the need has an end date and you want a monthly rate tied to the delivery address. Use the ZIP check to view rental options.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Chesapeake, ask the City of Chesapeake Development & Permits how those rules apply to your address and use. If delivery affects a public right of way, ask before scheduling. Check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
- A standard 40ft shipping 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. Review the size specifications, then choose the size that fits your site.
- Chesapeake is served from the Norfolk, VA depot market, about 15 miles away. Norfolk is the regional supply point for this page, and delivery cost is calculated for the exact address through the ZIP check. Enter your ZIP code to see delivery pricing for your location.
- Delivery is shown separately from the container price, so you can see both parts before anything enters the cart. That makes the delivered total clear for purchase or rental and helps avoid confusion between product cost and transport cost. Enter your ZIP code to see the full delivered view.
Get Your Chesapeake 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 is typically 3 to 5 business days, and purchases include Eveon's Wind & Watertight guarantee.
Container Specifications for Chesapeake Buyers
Review dimensions, weights, and size details before choosing the container that fits your access, storage needs, and delivery plan.