A 20ft storage container gives you roughly 160 square feet of lockable space, built on a steel frame that holds up under stacked loads and coastal weather alike. San Rafael Porta Pros stocks these units for job sites, moves and seasonal overflow, with delivery scheduled around your timeline instead of a generic route day.
The unit runs about 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall on the outside, with a door opening wide enough to roll pallets or equipment straight in. Empty, a 20ft storage container weighs in the neighborhood of 5,000 pounds depending on steel gauge and floor type, which matters if you are planning a crane lift or a tight driveway spot in San Rafael versus a flatter yard. Loaded, that number climbs fast, so tell our storage container rental team what you are storing before delivery day. If you are choosing between sizes, the 40ft storage container page runs the comparison side by side, and dumpster sizes and dimensions covers the debris-box equivalent if you are unsure which box fits the job. Placement on soft ground or near a slope should follow the same stable, firm, slip-resistant surface principle used for accessible routes under ADA Standards 302.1, even though that standard governs pedestrian paths rather than container pads.
Monthly storage container pricing for a standard 20ft unit falls in a set range, and knowing where your job lands on that scale helps you budget before delivery trucks show up.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| month | $100 | $125 | $250 |
That range covers a standard steel box; a 20ft mobile office container with trailer wheels, insulated walls, or a 20ft cold storage container with refrigeration will run above typical because of the added equipment inside. For an itemized breakdown across sizes, storage container rental cost walks through what drives the number up or down. If your project also needs waste hauling alongside storage, pair the container with a roll-off dumpster rental or check dumpster rental cost so both line items land in the same delivery window.
Placement depends on ground stability, access clearance and what San Rafael allows for placement duration on a residential lot versus a commercial site. We ask for enough straight approach room for the delivery truck, similar to the roughly 60 feet of clearance a roll-off delivery needs behind the truck, since the drop process uses the same tilt-bed method. Renters near San Anselmo, about 4.3 miles west, or Larkspur, 5.1 miles southwest, often share a driveway width question, and our dispatch team checks satellite images before confirming a slot. If your site sits closer to Novato, 11.0 miles north, delivery timing may shift slightly with route load that day. For longer commercial placements, pairing a container with a mobile office trailer rental gives crews a working space next to their storage. Construction crews juggling both should also look at construction site services for the full lineup, from temporary fence rental around the perimeter to a handwashing station rental for the crew, since OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at all places of employment. If the job also needs restrooms, standard porta potty rental or portable toilet rental covers that separately, and toilet counts should follow OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) ratios for crew size.
Rentals run by the month, with no fixed ceiling on renewals as long as the site stays accessible for pickup. Most San Rafael renters keep a unit for a full renovation or moving cycle, then call for early pickup once the job wraps. Ask about swapping to a 40ft storage container if your load outgrows the smaller box mid-rental.
Yes, every unit ships with lockable doors, though many renters add their own hardened padlock for job-site security. Combine it with temporary fence rental around the storage area if the site sees foot traffic after hours.
Yes, a 20ft mobile office container with trailer wheels is available for crews that need a desk and AC on site, not just shelving. Check mobile office trailer rental for the office-specific specs and setup process.
Yes, a 20ft cold storage container with built-in refrigeration is stocked for food vendors, events and perishable-goods jobs. It costs more than a standard box because of the compressor and insulation, so ask request a quote for current cold-unit availability.
Short placements are possible, but container delivery and pickup logistics favor monthly terms over single-day swaps. For weekend-only sanitation needs instead, look at event restroom rental or the porta potty rental cost page for daily and weekend pricing options.
Yes. San Rafael Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across San Rafael and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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