Storage Container Rental

Storage container rental companies provide portable storage units for moving, renovation, construction, and extra storage needs.

With moving and renovation common and on-site storage convenient, container rentals generate revenue of $200,000-$700,000 with 50-65% margins through monthly rental fees.

The business requires container inventory (PODS-style or construction containers), delivery truck with lift or crane, storage facility or yard, insurance, and logistics coordination.

Services include portable storage container delivery, on-site storage during moves or renovation, construction site storage, long-term storage with pickup option, climate-controlled options, and packing and loading assistance.

Revenue through monthly rental $150-$300 plus delivery.

Success factors include container inventory investment (PODS-style or steel construction containers), delivery truck with hydraulic lift capability, flexible rental terms (monthly, long-term), storage yard for off-site storage option, and competing with PODS, U-Pack, U-Haul.

Marketing focuses on homeowners moving/renovating, contractors, and businesses.

With portable storage convenient and moving/renovation common in 2025, container rental offers flexible storage opportunities serving transitions with container and delivery investment barrier.