Shipping Containers
for Sale in Los Angeles

New one-trip and used 10–45 ft containers, delivered across Southern California on our own trucks. Send your ZIP and site details — you get one delivered price, nothing added on delivery day.

★ 4.3 on Google Pasadena, CA · all of Southern California Delivered on our own trucks Price match on any written quote
Shipping Container Depot branded 20 ft shipping container
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What we do Sell new & used Rent month to month Modify Deliver & relocate
Stacked used shipping containers for sale
Shipping Container Depot truck delivering a used shipping container

Buy, rent, modify or move a container — one local team, our own trucks

Based in Pasadena. New one-trip and used containers delivered across Southern California on our own trucks — plus modifications, rentals and relocations. One delivered price to your address and a price match on any lower written quote.

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 New one-trip & used · Updated weekly
Our price promise

Cheapest price, highest quality in Los Angeles — guaranteed

Send us any lower written quote for the same size and grade from a Southern California supplier and we match it. One delivered number to your address — no surprise fees on delivery day.

Price match
Any written SoCal quote, same grade
Delivered price
One number for your ZIP, nothing added
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Condition photos of your actual container
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Delivery

Where our trucks go

Los Angeles CountyOur own trucks
Orange County · Inland EmpireOur own trucks
San Diego · Ventura · KernOur own trucks
Rest of California (up to ~400 mi)Quoted by ZIP

Tilt-bed, flatbed or side-loader depending on your site. You need a straight run of ~60 ft (20 ft) or 100–120 ft (40 ft), 12–14 ft wide and 14 ft overhead. Lead times move with stock and season — ask and we give you a real date.

New or used? Compare grades & sizes

Container grades

GradeWhat it meansBest for
New one-tripNew container that made a single voyage from the factory — cleanest, least wearOffices, homes, modifications, sites where looks matter
Cargo worthy (CW)Used container that passed a survey for shipping — structurally sound and dryExport shipping and secure storage
Wind & watertight (WWT)Used container that keeps rain and wind out; not certified for shippingLower-cost storage on your site
As-isUsed, sold in its current condition — lowest price, visible wearBudget storage where appearance doesn’t matter
New one-trip containers →Used shipping containers →

Standard container dimensions

SizeExterior L × W × HInterior volume
10 ft10′ × 8′ × 8′6″~565 cu ft
20 ft20′ × 8′ × 8′6″~1,169 cu ft
40 ft40′ × 8′ × 8′6″~2,385 cu ft
40 ft High Cube40′ × 8′ × 9′6″~2,694 cu ft
45 ft High Cube45′ × 8′ × 9′6″~3,040 cu ft
Full dimensions guide →20 ft vs 40 ft →
Before you buy: ask for photos of the actual unit, its condition grade, and the written warranty coverage before you order.

Container offices & custom modifications

Doors, windows, insulation, electrical and HVAC — built in our shop or on your site, then delivered on our own trucks.

All modifications →
Finished shipping container office interior with desk, window and air conditioning

Container offices

Jobsite and portable offices, finished and delivered ready to use.
 Gray shipping container with roll-up door modification

Roll-up doors

Easy daily access for storage and shops.
 40 ft shipping container with full side doors open

Side-door containers

Open the full length for loading.
 40 ft double door tunnel container with doors open at both ends

Double door & tunnel

Doors on both ends — drive-through access.
 White 40 ft refrigerated shipping container

Refrigerated

Reefer containers for sale and rent.
Need it short-term?
Rent storage containers month to month — delivered and picked up by our own trucks.
20 ft rental40 ft rental

Powering storage and job sites across Southern California

Everything under one roof, from a used storage box to a finished container office — bought, rented, modified, delivered and moved by the same crew.

  • Our own trucks — Southern California delivered on our own trucks; tilt-bed, flatbed or side-loader to suit your site
  • Cheapest price, highest quality — one delivered price up front; we match any lower written quote
  • Standard & custom modifications — doors, windows, insulation, electrical, HVAC, in our shop or on your site
  • Rentals, month to month — 20 ft and 40 ft storage and offices, month to month, delivered and picked up
    • Container relocations — already own one? We move it across Southern California
Blue container office with man door and window
Delivery areas

Find delivery to your city

Based in Pasadena, we deliver shipping containers for sale in Pasadena and across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura and Kern counties on our own trucks. The rest of California is quoted by ZIP.

  • Enter your ZIP code
  • Get one delivered price — nothing added on delivery day
  • Delivered on our own trucks

Before you order: a straight run of ~60 ft (20 ft unit) or 100–120 ft (40 ft), 12–14 ft wide, 14 ft overhead, firm level ground. Delivery guide →

Southern California · our own trucks
AltadenaAnaheimBakersfieldBurbankHuntington BeachIrvineLa CrescentaLaguna BeachLong BeachLos AngelesMalibuMoreno ValleyNewport BeachPacific PalisadesPasadenaRiversideSan BernardinoSan DiegoSanta AnaSanta ClaritaSanta MonicaThousand OaksTorrance
Rest of California · quoted by ZIP
FremontOaklandSacramentoSan FranciscoStocktonAll California cities →

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Exact figure for your ZIP, size and condition. No obligation, no spam. Or call (626) 765-9446 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm Pacific.

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★★★★★Google review

Worked over a weekend to get us a modified shipping container ahead of schedule at a reasonable price! This company is the best!

Byron Young · 2026
★★★★★Yelp review

We ordered 4 20′ containers from Phillip to be delivered to Benicia, CA. Phillip was easy to work with and the deliveries happened on time and according to plan. We were kept informed throughout the process. I’d highly recommend this business.

David K. · Reno, NV · 2024
★★★★★Google review

I would recommend Shipping Container Depot and Phil to any of my business colleagues. They go out of their way to help you. There are very few companies left out in the world like them and I am very elated to have met them. Thank you for your expertise and altrustic attitude!

Andrew Simapay · 2022
★★★★★Yelp review

I reached out to purchase a container and received a great container at a great price.

Santiago B. · Pasadena, CA · 2023
★★★★★Google review

Just bought a container from them and could not be happier. The price was very reasonable, cheaper than the other companies that would quote me, the service was exceptional and it was delivered on time. We also required it to be placed in a very tight area next to another container. They did this for no extra money and with a smile on their face.

Troy Worrell · 2018
★★★★★Yelp review

We needed yet one more container for storage at the office. We looked for a 40′ container for old records and other items we need to keep. Shipping Container Depot had the best price, service and product we needed. They were the best priced and delivery was on time.

Corvette M. · Anaheim, CA · 2018

Where you can put a shipping container in Los Angeles

This is the part of a Los Angeles container purchase that catches people out. Under LADBS Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-104, a storage container in the City of Los Angeles may only sit on a lot with no residential use, in an area where the Zoning Code already allows open storage. Other cities and unincorporated LA County set their own rules, so check with your city before you order.

City of Los Angeles rules for storage containers

RuleWhat the City of Los Angeles requires
Where it can goOnly lots with no residential use, in areas where the Zoning Code allows open storage
PermitA Use of Land Permit for each lot, with a scaled plot plan
How manyOne container per 5,000 sq ft of lot area (a smaller lot may still have one)
Maximum size10 ft high, 10 ft wide, 40 ft long, 400 sq ft
Setbacks5 ft from a property line, 10 ft from another container or building
Not allowedStacking or joining containers, people living in it, hazardous materials without Fire Department approval
Read the LADBS bulletin →Ask us about your lot →
How much does a 20 ft container cost delivered in Los Angeles?+
It depends on the grade (wind and water tight, cargo worthy or new one-trip), the week’s inventory and your delivery ZIP. Send your ZIP above and you get one delivered figure to your address — nothing added on delivery day — and we match any lower written quote from a Southern California supplier.
Do I need a permit to keep a container on my property in California?+
Sometimes. A container tied to active construction is generally fine for the duration of the work; one that stays permanently usually needs a building permit and must meet setback and screening rules, which differ by city and HOA. We deliver containers and do not pull permits — check with your city’s building department before you order. Our city pages list the local rules we have found.
What is the difference between WWT, cargo worthy and one-trip?+
Wind and water tight (WWT) means a used container that keeps rain and wind out — the usual choice for storage. Cargo worthy (CW) is a used container that has passed a survey for shipping, so it is structurally sound as well as dry. One-trip is a new container that has made a single voyage from the factory — the cleanest option, with the least wear.
How fast can you deliver, and what does the truck need?+
Lead times move with stock and season, so ask and we give you a real date rather than an optimistic one. The truck needs a straight, clear run of about 60 ft for a 20 ft container or 100–120 ft for a 40 ft, 12–14 ft of width, 14 ft of overhead clearance along the whole route, and firm, level, dry ground.
Can I see the container before I buy?+
We send condition photos of your actual container before purchase and write the grade on your quote. Containers are delivered straight to your site, so there is nothing to collect in person; office visits in Pasadena are by appointment.
Do you rent, and can I buy the rental later?+
Yes — 20 ft and 40 ft storage containers are available month to month, delivered and picked up. If you decide to keep it, ask us about converting the rental into a purchase.
How can I buy a shipping container in Los Angeles, California?+
Contact us with the size, condition, and delivery ZIP and we will price it in one call. Shipping Container Depot sells new (one-trip), used, and refurbished containers in every standard size, plus high cubes and specialty units, delivered across Los Angeles on our own fleet.
Can your truck reach my street in Los Angeles?+
Usually, yes. Los Angeles covers 469 square miles, so it depends on the street. Commercial trucks over 6,000 lbs are not allowed on the 110 (Arroyo Seco Parkway) between the 101 and Glenarm Street, so deliveries to Highland Park, Lincoln Heights or Mount Washington come in by another route. Narrow hillside streets are the real limit, and some cannot take a 40 ft tilt-bed truck. Send your address with your quote request and we will check the route before we confirm a date.
How much room do you need to deliver a 40ft container?+
A 40ft container on a tilt-bed truck needs roughly 100 feet of straight clearance to unload, plus reasonably level ground and overhead clearance. No forklift or crane is required — the truck sets it down for you. If you are not sure the site works, call us and we will walk it with you over the phone before scheduling.
Can you add a roll-up door, side door or vents before delivery?+
Yes. Roll-up doors, side doors, double doors, vents, lockboxes and electrical are completed before the container leaves for your site, so it works the day it lands. Tell us the modification with your ZIP and size and we quote it as one delivered price. See container modifications.