What Are the 20ft Storage Container Dimensions and Weight?
Standard 20ft storage container dimensions run close to 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8.5 feet tall on the outside, with a bit less room once you account for wall thickness. Empty, a steel unit like this typically weighs somewhere in the range of 4,800 to 5,000 pounds, though exact weight varies by manufacturer and condition, so ask La Crosse Porta Pros for the spec sheet on the specific box we deliver. That empty weight matters if you're placing it on soft ground, gravel, or a driveway that might not carry the load once it's full. We look at the drop site before delivery day, the same way we'd check clearance for a roll-off dumpster rental or a 40ft storage container going in nearby. If you're comparing footprints before you commit, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page has more on the bigger equipment side.
How Much Does a 20ft Storage Container Cost to Rent in La Crosse?
Monthly pricing for a 20ft unit generally falls between $100 and $250, with most jobs landing closer to $125. Longer rentals bring the per-month cost down, so a six-month construction job or a home remodel that drags into winter both pencil out better than a one-month rental. Delivery is billed separately, and that fee runs from about $120 to $420 a month depending on distance and site access. For a full cost breakdown across container types, see storage container rental cost. If you're weighing a container against a trailer for jobsite office space, mobile office trailer rental is worth a look, and if 20 feet isn't enough room, the 40ft storage container page covers the bigger option. We deliver across La Crosse and out to French Island, about 5.0 miles northwest, and Onalaska, roughly 6.0 miles north, at the same delivery structure.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| month | $100 | $125 | $250 |
Do You Offer a 20ft Cold Storage Container or a Mobile Office Setup?
Cold storage containers and container-based mobile offices are specialty configurations, and availability depends on what's in our yard when you call. If you need refrigerated space for a catering job or farm operation, ask when you request a quote so we can confirm what's on hand. A 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup is a different animal than a standard dry box. It usually means a container built out with windows, insulation, and a door wide enough to walk through comfortably, sometimes towed on its own trailer chassis for placement flexibility. For straight document or equipment storage without the office build-out, the plain 20ft storage container is the cheaper route, and pairing it with a temporary fence rental keeps a jobsite secure overnight. Sites running heavy equipment often add a light tower rental for the same reason. La Crosse contractors juggling several trades on one property sometimes rent a container and a 10 yard dumpster rental together to keep debris and tools separated from day one.
How long can I keep a 20ft storage container on my property?
There's no fixed cap from us. Rentals run month to month, and plenty of La Crosse customers keep a unit for a full renovation season. Longer terms usually mean a better monthly rate, so tell us the rough timeline upfront and we'll quote accordingly.
Does the container need a permit to place on my property?
Placement rules depend on where the container sits, especially near a right of way or sidewalk. Check with the city before delivery. See porta potty permit requirements for the kind of question the city fields on similar temporary equipment, since the process is comparable.
What can I store inside a 20ft container?
Tools, furniture, retail stock, seasonal inventory, and construction materials all fit fine. Avoid anything flammable or hazardous unless the unit is rated for it. If you're also running a jobsite dumpster, check what cannot go in a dumpster so nothing gets mixed up between the two.
Is delivery included in the monthly price?
No. Delivery is billed on top of the monthly rate, generally between $120 and $420 depending on distance and site access. Ground needs to be level and reachable, similar to clearance needed for a roll-off dumpster rental delivery truck.
Can I get a container delivered outside La Crosse?
Yes. We reach Holmen, about 12.2 miles north, and Brice Prairie, roughly 12.6 miles northwest, on the same delivery terms. Check service areas for the full coverage map or call to confirm your address.
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