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Rent or Buy Shipping Containers in Arlington, TX

Texas State Modular rents and sells converted shipping containers across Arlington. We turn steel conex boxes into site offices, restrooms, guard shacks, and secure storage. Then we deliver each unit and set it up on your site.

We are a locally owned company based at 9120 Sally’s Way in Alvarado, south of the Metroplex. You work with one project manager from the first call to setup day. Photos of past units are in our modular and container project gallery.

Rent or buy a shipping container in Arlington

Both options apply to every conex unit. Your timeline decides which one costs less.

• Renting fits a project with a finish date, like a retail build-out or a weekend event. The monthly rate spreads the cost, and we handle pickup when the work ends.
• Buying fits a need that runs for years. You own the steel shell, and with minimal maintenance a conex unit lasts more than 25 years.

Our Texas rental cost guide lists the charges that sit outside the monthly rate, such as delivery and setup. Want both numbers? Call (214) 304-3416 and we will quote rent and purchase for the same unit.

Container modifications for Arlington sites

We cut, weld, wire, and finish each container to match its job. Popular options:

• Walk-through or roll-up doors
• Extra windows for light and sight lines
• Heating and air conditioning
• Electrical outlets and lighting
• Plumbing for an integrated half-bath
• Decks, ramps, and steps that meet federal ADA standards

For layout ideas, see three ways to use containers as offices. Fully custom floor plans go through our custom modular building process.

Conex offices, restrooms, and guard shacks for Arlington

• Conex office units sit on the ground with no steps. They work as a site office, a sales office, or a private meeting room.
• Conex restroom units offer flush toilets, private stalls, motion-activated vent fans, and touch-free soap dispensers.
• Guard shacks and security booths come with options like high-security locks, roll-down shutters, and exterior lighting. Compare guard shack sizes and rental terms before you order.
• Break rooms give shift crews a climate-controlled place to eat and rest.
• Secure storage holds tools and materials between shifts.

Press boxes, classrooms, and larger modular space

Schools, colleges, and parks crews often need more room than one container holds.

• Modular press boxes can be built from shipping containers. Options include A/V wiring, climate control, and wide viewing windows.
• Modular buildings in our fleet include a 24 x 68 ft building with two classrooms and a 28 x 54 ft locker room with 30 shower heads.
• Mobile office trailers add private offices and meeting rooms. Stock units run from 160 to 1,920 square feet.

Still deciding? Read our conex office vs. office trailer comparison or browse the current inventory fleet.

Arlington districts and the units that fit them

Arlington covers about 99 square miles. Its 394,266 residents in 2020 made it the seventh-largest city in Texas. Each part of the city brings its own site needs.

Entertainment District (76011)

AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, and Six Flags Over Texas sit close together near I-30 and SH 360. Big concerts and festivals fill this part of town.

You can rent a conex restroom unit for one event. A guard booth gives staff a base at a gate or VIP entry. Book delivery around the event calendar, since game-day traffic fills the nearby roads.

Great Southwest Industrial District

The City of Arlington describes this 1956 district as ten square miles spread across Arlington and Grand Prairie. SH 360, I-30, and I-20 all sit minutes away.

Warehouses here check trucks at the gate, which is the job a guard shack does. Conex storage keeps parts and tools locked in the yard.

Downtown, UTA, and East Abram Street (76010, 76019)

UT Arlington’s campus at 701 S. Nedderman Drive sits beside downtown. Farther east on Abram Street, GM’s Arlington Assembly plant covers 250 acres.

Job sites in this part of town often have little spare room. A ground-level unit needs no stairs or long ramp, so it fits a tight spot.

South Arlington and the I-20 corridor (76018)

Arlington Municipal Airport sits at I-20 and South Collins Street. I-20 is also a large work zone right now.

TxDOT’s Southeast Connector rebuilds about 16 miles of I-20, I-820, and US 287. Roughly 10 miles of that I-20 work falls inside Arlington, with the main work due to wrap up in February 2028. Until then, ramp and frontage road closures shift as crews move.

Delivery and site prep in Arlington

Units ship from our Alvarado yard. Delivery cost depends on the distance from that yard to your site.

Most Arlington sites sit off I-30, I-20, SH 360, or US 287. Pioneer Parkway and Division Street cross the city east to west between them.

A conex unit sits at ground level and needs no foundation. Give it a firm, level pad of compacted gravel or concrete.

Before delivery day, confirm:

• A clear truck path with enough overhead clearance
• A pad spot clear of striped parking and fire lanes
• Which way the doors and windows face. A guard booth needs windows toward the approach and room for cars to queue off the street.
• Power, plus water and waste lines for a restroom unit

Our team reviews your site before delivery. As a full-service general contractor, we also handle site prep, foundations, parking lot installation, and utility connections.

Permits for container units in Arlington

Arlington’s Planning and Development Services office issues building permits. You apply through the city’s online Arlington Permits portal.

• Permit first. The city requires a permit to be issued before permitted work begins.
• Size matters. The city’s DIY permit guide says a storage shed over 100 square feet needs a permit.
• Setbacks are firm. The city does not allow structures inside required setbacks. Section 2.2 of the Unified Development Code lists them.

The city answers setback questions at 817-459-6502. Or hand the paperwork to us, since permit acquisition is part of our turnkey general contractor services.

What we build in Arlington

Our work is commercial space: offices, restrooms, break rooms, guard booths, press boxes, classrooms, and secure storage. If you need a pod for a household move, a moving company is the better fit.

Why Arlington crews call Texas State Modular

• A local answer. You talk to someone in the Metroplex, not a national call center.
• One project manager. One person tracks your timeline and budget.
• Turnkey scope. Design, permits, site prep, and hookups stay with one contractor.
• Texas-ready units. Each build accounts for local heat, codes, and ground.
• Flexible terms. Rent or buy now, then relocate or trade in the unit later.

Working east of Arlington too? See our Dallas shipping containers page.

Arlington shipping container FAQs

Do you deliver shipping containers to Arlington?

Yes. We deliver across Arlington and the rest of the Metroplex from our Alvarado yard. Delivery pricing depends on the distance to your site.

Do I need a permit to place a container office in Arlington?

Often, yes. Arlington requires a permit before permitted work starts, and no unit can sit inside a setback. We handle permit acquisition as part of our turnkey service.

Can I rent a restroom unit for one event near the stadiums?

Yes. We rent conex restroom units short term for concerts, festivals, and weddings. Our team delivers, sets up, and supports the unit.

Will the I-20 construction affect my delivery?

It can change the route. The Southeast Connector runs through February 2028, and closures shift as crews move. Share your nearest cross streets when you call so we can check access.

Do you supply press boxes or classrooms for schools?

Yes. We build modular press boxes, including container-based units. Our fleet also includes classroom buildings and a locker room building.

How quickly can a unit reach an Arlington site?

Timing depends on the unit and the changes it needs. In-stock units ship fastest. Give us your date and we will tell you where you stand.

Get an Arlington container quote

Send us the address, the dates, and what the unit must hold. We will match a unit and quote it to rent or to buy.

Call (214) 304-3416 or (888) 943-8663 toll free, or request a free quote.