A 20ft storage container gives you about 160 square feet of locked space, roughly 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall, enough for a house worth of furniture or a contractor's tools. Portland Porta Pros rents them by the month, delivered on a trailer to your site.
Weight depends on wall thickness and steel grade, so ask us to confirm the exact figure for the unit we bring, since it changes what your driveway or site access needs to handle. What matters more for planning is what the unit needs to arrive: a straight delivery path, level ground and enough clearance for the trailer to set it down without backing through tight turns. If you are also renting a roll-off dumpster for the same cleanout or build, know that a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and the same logic applies to a container drop. Portland driveways with grade changes or narrow side yards should get a quick site check before delivery day. We handle that during scheduling, same as we do for temporary fencing around active job sites in Portland.
A 20ft unit runs about 20 feet by 8 feet on the ground, with roughly 8.5 feet of interior height, which is the standard footprint used across the storage industry. Monthly rental for a container this size typically falls between $100 and $250, based on measured pricing across markets like Portland.
| duration | typical range |
|---|---|
| month | $100 - $250 |
Need something bigger for a full remodel? Compare against a 40ft storage container before you commit, or read the full storage container rental cost breakdown if you are weighing container against a mobile office trailer rental for job-site paperwork and breaks. Most Portland customers renting for a kitchen remodel or garage cleanout land in the lower half of that range, while contractors holding a unit through a multi-month build sit higher.
We rent standard dry storage containers delivered on a trailer, the kind that covers most residential and construction needs across Portland. A cold storage container is a specialty unit, refrigerated, used for catering, events or perishable goods, and it is not the same product as a standard steel box. If your job is a wedding or festival needing chilled storage alongside event restroom rental or a restroom trailer rental, tell us up front so we can source the right equipment instead of a standard unit that will not hold temperature.
For job sites running a 20ft storage container alongside daily crews, pair it with a construction dumpster rental for debris and a handwashing station rental to keep the site compliant with OSHA 1926.51(a)(1), which requires an adequate supply of potable water at any place of employment. Crews working with paints or coatings also fall under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), which requires washing facilities for that specific work. Sites with 20 or fewer workers still need toilet facilities under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), so most contractors book a standard porta potty rental or an ADA accessible porta potty in the same call as the container. Portland Porta Pros delivers both together to save you a second trip charge. We also serve Milwaukie, 8.3 miles south, and Lake Oswego, 12.5 miles south, on the same routes.
Empty weight varies by manufacturer and steel gauge, and we do not publish a fixed number because it is not consistent across units. Ask when you book so we can match it to your driveway or lot's load limits. This matters more for older Portland driveways than for a fresh construction pad.
About 160 square feet of floor space holds a one to two bedroom home's furniture, or a full set of contractor tools and materials. It is a common size for renovation projects, paired often with a home renovation porta potty on the same site.
A 20ft unit is half the length of a 40ft storage container, roughly half the floor space, and easier to place on tighter Portland lots. Choose 40ft for full household moves or large equipment storage.
Permit rules depend on placement, especially in the public right of way, and that needs confirming with the city before delivery. We can help you figure out timing once you know where the container will sit.
Often, yes, depending on the week and your location. Call or request a quote with your address and target date, and we will confirm delivery timing along with any site access needs.
Yes. Portland Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Portland 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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