Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Billings, MT
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Billings area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Billings area
The first choice is whether to buy or rent. Buying a container suits long-term or permanent storage, because the box stays yours and you can move it, sell it or keep using it. Renting suits a project, a move or a season, where you need the space for a set stretch of time and would rather not own the box afterward. If you are unsure, think about how long the need lasts and whether you want to deal with the container again later. Send your ZIP code, the size and the grade you have in mind, and a real person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery and sends one delivered price.
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.
Common container uses around Billings
Home storage during a move or renovation is a common use, since a container keeps furniture, tools and building materials dry and lockable while the house is in use.
Garage overflow and seasonal storage suit households that run out of room for bikes, tires, decorations and lawn gear. Jobsite storage for builders keeps materials and equipment on site and under lock, which you can read about on the jobsite storage page.
Shipping container sizes for Billings buyers
The 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube are the standard sizes. A 10ft unit fits tight spaces, but availability varies by area, so ask about it when you request a quote. All sizes are covered on the containers page.
Shipping containers for sale and rent in Billings
To move forward, pick the size that matches what you are storing, check the placement rules for your address and the ground where the box will sit, then request a quote with your ZIP code. A real person handles it from quote to drop-off, so you deal with one contact the whole way.
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.
Altitude, sun and swings
Strong sun and big day-to-night temperature swings drive condensation. Vents help, and good paint protects against UV and hail wear.
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 Montana for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Billings
- 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)
Your price in the Billings area
Container prices move with the size and grade you pick, what is in stock at the yard nearest to you and the distance to your site. Tell us your ZIP code and how to reach you, and you'll see the delivered price for your exact address. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.
- Container and delivery in one price
- Tilt-bed (set on the ground) or flatbed (you unload)
- Nothing is ordered until you approve it
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 Billings 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.
Tell us your ZIP code and what you need, and you'll get the delivered price for your address.
Get your priceQuestions people ask
How is a shipping container delivered in Billings?
Delivery is by tilt-bed or flatbed truck. A tilt-bed tilts and slides the container onto the ground, so it needs a long, straight, clear approach with no low wires or branches. A flatbed keeps the container on the trailer, and the customer provides a forklift or crane to lift it off. Both methods need firm, level ground. Flatbed suits tight sites where a tilt-bed cannot get a straight run.
What do I need for flatbed delivery?
You provides a forklift or crane to lift the container off the trailer at the site. A 20ft unit usually has forklift pockets, while most 40ft units need a crane. Have firm, level ground ready for the box to land on, and clear the path so the lifting equipment can reach the trailer.
Can a container be delivered to a farm or rural property near Billings?
Yes. Send the ZIP code for the farm or rural site along with the size and grade you need, and the quote comes back as one delivered price. The farm and ranch page covers common setups. Check that the approach is firm and clear and that the ground where the container will sit is level, since soft or unpaved routes can be hard on a truck in winter.
Is a high cube container worth it?
A 40ft high cube stands 9'6" high outside instead of 8'6", which gives an extra foot of interior height. That helps with tall items, shelving and a workshop layout where you want to stand and work inside. See the 40ft high cube page for the dimensions, and the workshop uses page if you plan to fit it out.
Get your price in the Billings area
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest to you and sends the price for your container delivered to your site. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.