Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Lakeville, MN
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Lakeville area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Lakeville area
Delivery is the first decision. Container Koala books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery in Lakeville, and the choice depends on your site, not the container. A tilt-bed needs a long, straight, clear approach. A flatbed suits a tight site where the box is lifted off. Send your ZIP code and what you need. A real person checks what serves that ZIP for the size and grade, 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.
How people use shipping containers in Lakeville
People use containers in Lakeville for home storage during a move or renovation, garage overflow and seasonal storage, and jobsite storage for builders.
Lakeville has about 2,100 residents per square mile of land, a mostly suburban pattern. That matters for placement: a suburban lot can have room beside a driveway, but you still need a firm, level pad and clear access for the truck.
Keeping a container in good shape in Lakeville
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Dakota County in the top tenth of US counties for how often cold wave events occur. Big temperature swings drive condensation, so add vents and a moisture absorber.
General care: keep the pad firm and level, keep vents open for airflow, and check the roof and door seals after severe weather.
Communities around Lakeville
Customers in Farmington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Savage, Elko New Market, Prior Lake, Rosemount and Eagan can request a delivered price the same way: send your ZIP code and what you need.
Home storage, garage overflow, seasonal storage and jobsite storage are the main project types in the Lakeville area. Send your ZIP code and container size to get one delivered price for tilt-bed or flatbed delivery. Request a quote.
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.
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 Minnesota for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Lakeville
- 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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
Can I buy or rent a shipping container in Lakeville?
Yes. Containers are for sale and for rent in Lakeville. Send your ZIP code and what you need to get a delivered price. Rental details come with the quote. Buying suits long-term or permanent storage; renting suits a project, a move or a season.
How should I prepare the ground before delivery in Lakeville?
Choose a firm, level pad with room for the truck and the container. Clear the approach of low wires, branches and soft spots. In winter, clear snow and ice from soft or unpaved approaches. For a tilt-bed, keep a long, straight run. For a flatbed, leave room for the forklift or crane.
Do I need a permit for a shipping container in Lakeville?
It depends on where the box sits. Placement matters: the pad must be firm and level, and the rules depend on where the box sits. Rules for containers on private property are set by the city or county, and sometimes an HOA or deed restriction. Check with the local planning or zoning office before delivery. Ask about placement and any approval your property needs. Get the answer before you book delivery.
Is a 10ft container available in Lakeville?
10ft availability varies by area, so ask. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks availability for that ZIP for the size and grade. 20ft is the standard size to compare.
Get your price in the Lakeville 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.