Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Redwood City, CA
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Redwood City area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Redwood City area
Redwood City sits in San Mateo County in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, and Container Koala serves addresses across the city and nearby communities. The city has about 4,200 residents per square mile of land, with a mix of denser and more spread-out neighborhoods, so the room around a container varies by address. Send your ZIP code and what you need to store to start. 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. Send your ZIP code and the size you are considering, and a real person will check options for that ZIP and send 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.
Beyond Redwood City: nearby towns
Customers in San Carlos, Foster City, Atherton, Belmont, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, San Mateo and Woodside can request a delivered price the same way: send the ZIP code for the delivery address and the size and grade you need. A real person checks options for that ZIP and sends one delivered price.
Should you buy or rent a container in Redwood City?
Containers are for sale and for rent in Redwood City. Buying suits long-term or permanent storage, while renting suits a project, a move or a season. Rental details come with the quote. Start by deciding how long you need the box and which grade fits your use.
Storage, jobsites and more in Redwood City
For a remodel or construction project, jobsite storage keeps tools and materials on site. For a business or inventory, storage space outside your building can free up floor area. For a move or renovation at home, a container holds household goods while rooms are out of use. Pick the use that fits your work, then note the size and access at the site for your quote.
Book once your site is ready and you know your delivery address and access route, and book ahead of your project start date so the size and grade you want can be checked for your ZIP code. Send your ZIP code and what you need to get a delivered price.
Local conditions to plan for
Dry seasons, coast and fire
Dry summers are easy on stored things. Near the coast, salty air speeds up rust, so touch up scratches. In fire-prone areas, keep brush cleared around any structure.
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 California for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Redwood City
- 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
Yes. Container Koala sells and rents containers in Redwood City and nearby communities. Size options include 10ft, 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube, and grades are new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind and watertight. Send your ZIP code and the size and grade you need for a delivered price.
Is a high cube container worth it?
A 40ft high cube is 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H outside, so it is taller than a standard 40ft container. It suits tall items, shelving and workshop setups where the extra height helps. If your load is tall or you plan to work inside, compare 40ft high cube with 40ft standard and send your ZIP code for a quote.
Do I need a permit for a shipping container in Redwood City?
It depends on where the box sits. Rules for containers on private property are set by the city or county, and sometimes by an HOA or deed restriction. With about 4,200 residents per square mile and a mix of denser and more spread-out neighborhoods, the space around a box varies by address. Check with the Redwood City planning or zoning office and any HOA before delivery.
What is the difference between a 20ft and a 40ft container?
A 20ft standard container is 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H outside and suits home and farm storage and small jobsites. A 40ft standard container is 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H outside and suits bulk storage, equipment and larger jobsites. The 40ft gives you more floor length; the 20ft fits a smaller footprint. Compare 20ft and 40ft, then send your ZIP code with the size you need.
Get your price in the Redwood City 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.