Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Allentown, PA

Buying a container in the Allentown area

Jobsite storage for remodels and construction is a core use for a steel container in Allentown. A box on site keeps tools, materials and equipment locked and dry, and it moves with the project instead of tying up a garage or a spare room. The same box covers business and inventory storage, and home storage during a move or renovation. Container Koala sells and rents 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers in new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind and watertight grades, delivered by tilt-bed or flatbed truck. Jobsite storage for remodels and construction. Business and inventory storage. Home storage during a move or renovation.

Our containers come in 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, new (one-trip) or used. When you ask for a price, we match the size and grade you want to the yard closest to your ZIP code, so your container travels the shortest distance, and send you one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.

Tilt-bed or flatbed delivery

Most people choose tilt-bed delivery: the truck tilts its bed and slides the container straight onto your pad, so you need no equipment. If you have a forklift or crane on site, we can send the container on a flatbed instead and you unload it. How delivery works.

Shipping container sizes for Allentown buyers

Match the box to the job. A short box fits a tight driveway; a long box holds more per square foot of pad.

The 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube are the standard sizes. 10ft availability varies by area, so ask about it when you request a price.

What Allentown weather means for a steel container

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Lehigh County in the top tenth of US counties for how often inland flooding events occur per square mile. Keep the container off low spots and drainage paths so water does not pool under it.

The same index puts Lehigh County in the top tenth of US counties for how often strong wind events occur per square mile. Strong winds are a reason to place the container on level ground away from loose debris and branches.

FEMA also puts Lehigh County in the top tenth of US counties for how often ice storm events occur. Ice storms can bring down limbs, so keep the drop spot clear of overhanging branches.

For general care, add vents to manage condensation and set the box on a firm, level pad.

Shipping containers for sale and rent in Allentown

Containers are available for sale and for rent. Buying suits long-term or permanent storage. Renting suits a project, a move or a season. Rental details come with your quote.

Pick the grade that fits how you will use the box:

New one-trip containers were shipped once and look close to new.

Cargo-worthy containers are used but were judged structurally fit to carry cargo when inspected.

Wind and watertight containers are retired from shipping and cosmetically worn, but sealed against wind and rain when inspected.

All three keep things dry. They differ in looks, structure and price. The new versus used guide and grades explained break down the choice.

Three steps take you from idea to delivery. First, pick the size and grade that match the job. Second, check placement with the city, county or HOA and walk the drop spot for a clear approach and firm, level ground. Third, request a quote at get a quote with your ZIP code and what you need, and a real person sends one delivered price.

Local conditions to plan for

Freeze-thaw and snow

Frozen ground heaves and settles. A compacted, well-drained gravel pad keeps the container level so the doors keep closing properly. Avoid scheduling delivery on soft spring-thaw ground.

Humidity and condensation

Warm, humid air condenses on cool steel. Roof or wall vents, a few moisture absorbers and keeping stored things off the floor on pallets protect what is inside.

Placement rules

Rules for containers on private property are set by your city or county, and sometimes your HOA or deed restrictions. Some places treat a container like a shed; others have rules on size, placement, screening or how long it can stay. Check with your local planning or zoning office before delivery. See container rules in Pennsylvania for what we found on official state sites.

Sizes we deliver around Allentown

• 20ft standard container: 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
• 40ft standard container: 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
• 40ft high cube container: 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H
• 10ft container: 10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H (availability varies, ask us)

Delivery checklist

• A straight, clear approach: roughly 60 to 100 ft for a 20ft, 100 to 150 ft for a 40ft
• About 12 ft of width, and no low wires or branches overhead
• Firm, level ground at the drop spot, ideally gravel or blocks

How delivery works · Site prep

Renting instead of buying

Need storage for a few months, a move or a job in the Allentown area? We also rent containers by the month, delivered by tilt-bed and picked up when you're done. Rentals are quote-based: ask for a rental quote with your ZIP code and we'll confirm availability with it.