Rent Storage Containers in San Diego, CA

Need temporary storage in San Diego for a build, an event or a busy season? Rent a shipping container from Quality Storage Container. Delivery and pickup are included, and you can rent month to month.


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Shipping containers as storage units

Construction Rentals in San Diego County

Construction is the easiest temporary use to place. In unincorporated San Diego County, containers are allowed in every zone during construction while the building permit is active. Some cities set firm end dates. In Escondido, a construction container must be removed within 10 days after the building permit is finaled or expires, so plan your pickup around your final inspection.

Event and Seasonal Rentals

  • Permitted special events: The City of San Diego's Information Bulletin 149 lists stage sets and other production use during a permitted special event as an exception to its building permit rule for cargo containers.


  • Seasonal business storage: Escondido allows temporary containers at commercial sites for up to 90 consecutive days to support seasonal events.


For gear you load and unload all day, a ground level storage container with walk-in access makes the job easier.



Renting at Home in Unincorporated Areas

Moving or remodeling? On residential lots under 2 acres, the county allows one container up to 320 square feet for a total of 180 days in any 5-year period, screened from the street. A 20ft rental (160 square feet) fits well inside that footprint.

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Simple Rental Terms


  • Month-to-month or long-term rentals, with a one-month minimum
  • Extend any time with one phone call
  • Delivery and pickup handled by our team
  • Free same-day quotes with no surprise fees


Our most popular rental is the 20ft standard container. We also rent 40ft, high cube, insulated and refrigerated units. See sizes in our Container Size Guide.

San Diego Container Rental FAQs

  • Can I keep a rental container on my job site in unincorporated San Diego County?

    Yes, while your building permit is active. The county allows containers in all zones during construction.


  • Can I rent a container for a special event in San Diego?

    Yes. The city's building permit rule for cargo containers has an exception for stage sets and production use during a permitted special event.


  • Are delivery and pickup included?

    Yes. Every rental includes delivery and pickup by tilt-bed or flatbed truck.


  • How much does it cost to rent a container in San Diego?

    Rental costs depend on size, type and rental length. Call for current rates. Every quote is all-in.


Reserve Your San Diego Container Rental Today

Contact us for a free same-day quote. Want a container you can keep? See our shipping containers for sale in San Diego. You can also browse all storage containers for rent.