A 20ft storage container gives a jobsite or business about 160 square feet of lockable space, and monthly rental in Saint Paul runs from around $100 to $250 depending on condition and delivery distance. It's the size most contractors grab first before deciding they need a 40ft storage container instead.
Standard box dimensions run close to 20 feet long by 8 feet wide, with a height near 8.5 feet, though exact figures shift a little between suppliers and older versus newer boxes. Empty weight typically lands in the 4,500 to 5,000 pound range on a 20ft steel container, which matters when you're planning a pad or figuring out what your foundation or driveway in Saint Paul can hold. If you're comparing footprints against a 40ft storage container for a bigger project, the 20ft box is the one that fits in a single driveway slot or a tight corner of a construction lot without eating the whole site. For projects still narrowing down size, our storage container rental page breaks down every option side by side, and the storage container rental cost page has more detail on what drives price up or down.
Monthly pricing for storage units in the Saint Paul market falls between $100 and $250, with most jobs landing near $125. Delivery is usually billed separately and can run from about $120 to $420 for the month depending on how far the truck has to travel and what access looks like at the site.
| item | typical monthly cost |
|---|---|
| storage container rental | $100 - $250 |
| delivery fee (month) | $120 - $420 |
If you're in West St. Paul, about 4.3 miles south of downtown Saint Paul, or out toward Roseville, 9.0 miles northwest, expect delivery pricing to reflect that extra drive time. Customers closer to the core of Saint Paul, or in Maplewood 8.8 miles northeast, generally see the lower end of the delivery band. For side-by-side numbers against other unit sizes, the storage container rental cost page has a full breakdown, and if your job also needs debris hauled off, pair the container with a roll-off dumpster rental or check dumpster sizes and dimensions to see what fits next to it.
Some jobsites need an office, not just storage, and a mobile setup with a trailer base is a different product from a straight steel box. If your Saint Paul project needs a workspace with desks and power rather than a lockbox for tools and materials, our mobile office trailer rental page covers that option directly. Contractors often run both at once: a 20ft container for materials and a trailer office nearby for the crew. Either way, delivery access matters. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and the same clearance rule applies to container drop-off, so measure your driveway or lot entrance before booking. If space is tight, request a quote and describe the site so we can plan the right truck and angle.
Contractors running a longer build often stack a container with fencing and a restroom. Our temporary fence rental page and chain link temporary fence page cover perimeter security, and most job sites still need a toilet on hand, sized per OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets ratios starting at one facility for crews of 20 or fewer. Check the standard porta potty rental page or the full construction site services rundown for how that pairs with a storage unit.
Empty, a 20ft steel container typically weighs around 4,500 to 5,000 pounds. Loaded weight depends entirely on what's inside, so if you're placing it on soft ground or a driveway apron in Saint Paul, ask about pad requirements before delivery day, especially with heavier equipment or material loads.
Refrigerated or cold storage units are a specialty configuration, different from a standard dry box. If your project needs temperature control, say so when you request a quote so the right unit gets scheduled instead of a standard container.
Yes, monthly is the standard term, priced between $100 and $250 for the month. Shorter terms aren't typically offered for containers the way they are for standard porta potty rental units, which have daily and weekly options too.
Roughly 160 square feet of floor space holds tools, pallets, furniture or construction materials for a mid-size jobsite. It's smaller than a 40ft storage container but easier to place on tighter city lots around Saint Paul.
Yes. The delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point. Mention gates, slopes or overhead lines when you contact us so the driver isn't working around surprises on delivery day.
Yes. Saint Paul Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Saint Paul 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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