Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Missoula, MT
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Missoula area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Missoula area
Missoula and the surrounding communities in Missoula County sit in a mostly suburban pattern, with about 2,200 residents per square mile of land. That pattern means many homes have room beside a driveway for a container, whether you need home storage during a move or renovation, garage overflow and seasonal storage, or jobsite storage for builders. Container Koala sells and rents 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, with tilt-bed or flatbed delivery.
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.
Local conditions to plan for in Missoula
FEMA's National Risk Index also puts Missoula County in the top tenth of US counties for how often wildfire events occur. Where wildfire risk is high, keep dry brush and weeds cleared around the container. For any site, add vents to manage condensation and set the container on a firm, level pad.
Storage, jobsites and more in Missoula
Common container uses in the Missoula area include home storage during a move or renovation, garage overflow and seasonal storage, and jobsite storage for builders. A container keeps those items in one place and can sit beside a driveway or on a prepared pad.
For home storage during a move or renovation and garage overflow, see storage uses. For builders who need a place for tools and materials, see jobsite storage. Match the size to the job: a 20ft container fits home and small jobsite storage, while a 40ft container fits bulk storage, equipment and larger jobsites.
Should you buy or rent a container in Missoula?
Book ahead of the season that affects your site: winter weather can limit access to soft or unpaved approaches, and wildfire season is a good time to keep the area around the container clear. Send your ZIP code and what you need to request a quote, and a real person will check the yard nearest your ZIP, book tilt-bed or flatbed delivery, and send 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.
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 Missoula
- 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 Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula?
Yes. Container Koala sells and rents containers in the Missoula area. Send your ZIP code and what you need, and a real person will check the yard nearest that ZIP for the size and grade you want.
Can a container be delivered to a farm or rural property near Missoula?
You can request a quote for a farm or rural property in the Missoula area the same way as any other address. A flatbed may suit a tight site where a tilt-bed cannot get a straight run.
How do I stop condensation inside a container in Missoula?
Add vents to manage condensation and keep the container on a firm, level pad.
How should I prepare the ground before delivery in Missoula?
Choose a firm, level pad and clear the approach. For a tilt-bed, the truck needs a long, straight, clear run with no low wires or branches. For a flatbed, leave room for a forklift or crane to lift the container off the trailer.
Get your price in the Missoula 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.