Find top-quality shipping containers under $1,000 easily

Last edited on January 21, 2025 by

Vatsala Singh, xChange Author

Created on May 25, 2023 by

Vatsala Singh, xChange Author

Find top-quality shipping containers under $1,000 easily

If you’re looking for affordable shipping containers under $1000, you’ve come to the right place. Read this blog to learn how you can find containers at budget-friendly rates. 

Finding affordable shipping containers within a specific price range can be a difficult task when you’re relying on traditional sourcing methods. Sellers in your local network may not be able to match your budget expectations, especially when you need containers under $1,000.

But that doesn’t mean there are no containers available in this budget. On the Container xChange trading marketplace, you can filter your search by price and choose from 100,000+ containers available in 2,500+ locations globally. 

Use the public search below to check out the sales offers for containers under $1,000 in your preferred location from vetted sellers.

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Saint Louis, MO

Los Angeles, CA

Find 20’ shipping containers under $1000

The 20ft container is quite popular due to its smaller size. The used containers are also one of the cheapest shipping containers in the market.

You can get a 20ft containers at $950 in Chicago, Houston, and Vancouver on our platform. 

Want to explore offers in a specific location? We have containers available in 2,500+ locations globally. Select your desired location and find shipping containers for sale easily. 

Get 40’ shipping containers under $1,000

If you’re looking for more container space, choose a 40ft standard container. They offer double the capacity, but you’ll only pay around 30% more for it!

You can get used 40ft containers for $700 in Moscow and $900 in Vancouver on our platform. 

Did you know: Most locations in the US have recorded year-over-year growth in average container prices in December 2024 compared to December 2023. This is driven by uncertainties owing to geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and tariff threats.

Read our latest Container Market Forecaster to know more about how this could affect your container profits in 2025 and make well-informed decisions for your supply chain.

Buy shipping containers under $1,000 on Container xChange

Finding shipping containers for sale under $1,000 requires diligent research and exploring various sources. A much quicker and simpler way is through an online container marketplace, like Container xChange. 

On the xChange trading platform, container owners list their containers at various price points to find container buyers. So, you can simply filter your search by price, your location, and even set the radius to find shipping containers under $1,000 near you.

Here are some other benefits you’ll get when you join xChange. 

Find container sellers in 2,500+ locations globally

Connect with vetted shipping container sellers in 2,500+ locations globally—including multiple cities in the US and Canada. We conduct a background check for each member, so you can be confident that you’re dealing with reputable and reliable sellers.

No brokers. Deal directly with sellers

Shipping container brokerage fees can cost anywhere between $100 and $500! However, on the xChange trading platform, you deal directly with vetted sellers. We don’t charge any commission on your deals, so you can be sure you’re buying containers at the best prices. This makes it easier to get containers under $1,000.

Make safe and secure payments

We understand it can be risky to deal with new partners; that’s why you can make payments through the xChange wallet. This way, you can ensure that your money is safe and keep track of all your transactions in one place.

We offer all these benefits on a single, safe platform. Choose between 100,000+ containers from 1,700+ vetted sellers on Container xChange. Click the banner below to explore offers today!

Further information 

Find all the essential information about shipping containers in our curated resources.

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Shipping containers under $1,000: Common FAQs

20ft used shipping container is one of the cheapest shipping containers in the market. The average price for a cargo-worthy shipping container ranges between $800 and $1,200, depending on the location.

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