40ft storage containers for rent start at $175 per month. Each 40ft shipping container gives you 2,390 cubic feet of lockable steel storage in standard or high cube height. One-trip units suit customer-facing sites and office conversions, while used units hold the same capacity at the lowest rate in the 40ft fleet.
Rentals run month to month with no minimum period. Delivery lands inside 48 to 72 hours from the nearest of five CMG-owned yards. One-trip units carry a 20-year structural warranty and a 10-year wind and watertight warranty.
You can also rent storage containers in other sizes and configurations from the same yards.
Every CMG 40ft rental includes four things as standard.
Structural warranty on one-trip units, with 10 years wind and watertight.
Two in-house IICL-certified surveyors inspect every unit before dispatch.
From Hillside New Jersey to Houston Texas, holding rental stock.
Typical delivery window, on month-to-month terms with pickup included.
Every 40ft container in the CMG rental fleet meets the standard ISO specification below. Height is the only choice to make.
| Specification | Standard 40ft | 40ft High Cube |
|---|---|---|
| External length | 40 ft (12.18 m) | 40 ft (12.18 m) |
| External width | 8 ft (2.44 m) | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| External height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Internal length | 39 ft 9 in (12.11 m) | 39 ft 9 in (12.11 m) |
| Internal width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Internal height | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) | 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
| Door opening | 7 ft 8 in wide by 7 ft 5 in high | 7 ft 8 in wide by 8 ft 5 in high |
| Cubic capacity | 2,390 cu ft (67.7 m³) | 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³) |
| Tare weight | 8,267 lb (3,750 kg) | 8,578 lb (3,890 kg) |
| Maximum payload | 58,933 lb (26,730 kg) | 58,622 lb (26,590 kg) |
| Ground footprint | 320 sq ft | 320 sq ft |
| Construction | Corten weathering steel, marine plywood floor | Corten weathering steel, marine plywood floor |
| Doors | Double cargo doors at one end, lock box fitted | Double cargo doors at one end, lock box fitted |
Standard height clears most palletized freight. High cube earns the extra foot when you stack two pallets high or fit the unit out as an office.
A high cube adds one foot of interior height and 300 cubic feet on the same ground footprint. One-trip and used units share these dimensions.
A 40ft container holds 2,390 cubic feet, enough for a four to five-bedroom home. That capacity covers full household moves, bulk inventory, and vehicle storage.
Takes a complete house clearance in one load instead of two separate deliveries.
Ground footprint: 320 sq ft
Holds palletized freight and full-length stock without cutting it down to fit.
Lock box fitted as standard
Stores vehicles and bulk inventory that has to come off the yard for a season.
Maximum payload: 58,933 lb
A 40ft unit sits on level ground and needs no foundation or groundwork.
A 40ft storage container rents from $175 per month from CMG Containers. Delivery lands within 48 to 72 hours of a confirmed order. Rates below exclude delivery and pickup, which are quoted by address.
| Container type | Monthly rate | Ideal use case |
|---|---|---|
| 40ft standard storage | From $175 | General storage, job sites, bulk overflow |
| 40ft double door high cube | From $350 | Loading and access from both ends |
| 40ft open side, four doors | From $600 | Forklift side access along the full length |
| 40ft fully open side | From $800 | Full-length side loading for oversized loads |
| 40ft mobile office | From $1,000 | Ground level job site office |
| 40ft office and storage combo | From $1,250 | Office plus secure storage in one unit |
| 40ft refrigerated | From $1,500 | Temperature-controlled storage |
Used 40ft shipping containers rent below the one-trip rate. A used unit holds the same 2,390 cubic feet as a new one.
| Grade | Condition | Best for | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-trip | Single voyage from the factory, paint intact | Retail sites and office conversions | Highest |
| Cargo-worthy | Export certified, surface rust and minor dents | Job sites and general storage | Middle |
| Wind and watertight | Sealed shell retired from freight service | Static storage on site | Lowest |
A 40ft container suits loads above 1,200 cubic feet, bulk inventory, vehicle storage, and open sites with room for a full trailer.
A 40ft unit earns its rate once the load passes 1,200 cubic feet.
2,390 cu ft of capacity
A 40ft delivery needs about 100 feet of straight-line clearance against 60 feet for a 20ft unit.
About 100 ft of clearance
Two 20ft units rent for $200 a month against $175 for one 40ft.
From $175 / mo
A 40ft container for rent near you ships from the closest CMG yard. Five owned yards serve the states below, with every delivery planned by address.
Owned yard
Delivery planned by address, typically 48 to 72 hours.
Owned yard
Delivery planned by address, typically 48 to 72 hours.
A 40ft storage container rents from $175 per month. Double door high cube units start at $350, open side at $600 and mobile offices at $1,000. Pickup is included in every rate.
A 40ft shipping container holds 2,390 cubic feet, roughly a four to five bedroom home. The same space takes about 20 standard pallets or 800 medium moving boxes.
Yes. CMG rents used 40ft containers in cargo-worthy and wind-and-watertight condition. A used unit holds the same 2,390 cubic feet at a lower monthly rate.
A tilt-bed truck needs about 100 feet of straight-line clearance, 12 feet of width and 14 feet overhead. The ground must be level and firm.
CMG rents 40ft containers month to month with no minimum period. Rentals run from one month to several years and end whenever you request pickup.
CMG rents 40ft containers month to month and sells them outright. Renters who decide to buy can switch to a purchase through the 40ft storage containers for sale page.
Permit rules come from your local municipality. A 40ft container covers 320 square feet of ground, above the exemption threshold many towns apply. Requirements vary by town.
Half the length for job sites, household moves, and city sites where a 40ft truck cannot reach.
1,170 cubic feet
From $100 / mo View specs
Ground level office space for site supervision, security posts, and temporary workspace.
Ground level office space
From $1,000 / mo View specs
Cargo doors at both ends so you reach stored material without unloading the whole container.
Cargo doors at both ends
From $350 / mo View specs
40ft storage containers for rent start at $175 a month with delivery in 48 to 72 hours. Tell us the delivery address and we quote the exact rate.
