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.
7,232 results found on the platform.
Container prices start from $100/unit.
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20DC (Cargo worthy)
5 units available
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2008
Lyon
per container
Negotiable price$
1800
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40HC (Brand new)
20 units available
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2023
2024
Yekaterinburg, Sve
per container
Negotiable price$
1800
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20DC (Cargo worthy)
10 units available
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Year of manufacture:
2007
2014
Laem Chabang
per container
Negotiable price$
1300
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40HC (Wind and water tight)
4 units available
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Year of manufacture:
2004
2005
Toronto, ON
per container
Non-negotiable price$
1100
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20DC (Wind and water tight)
5 units available
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Year of manufacture:
2005
2006
Houston, TX
per container
Non-negotiable price$
950
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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 shipping container for sale 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 shipping containers for sale for $700 in Moscow and $900 in Vancouver on our platform.
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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.
- How to buy a shipping container: Factors to keep in mind when buying a container
- Cost of shipping containers: Learn how much you should spend on different types and sizes of containers.
- Shipping container investment: Detailed information on how to make big profits and grow your container business.
- Shipping container business: Your guide to starting a container business and how to make it profitable.
