Downstream researchRelease 2026-10-12.2
What construction rentals cost in the US
Completed rentals, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Construction equipment in the US typically cost $742, with most rentals between $431 and $1,606.
Typical cost
$742
Most rentals $431–$1,606
That works out to about $40 per day.
Key findings
Lead time
4 days
Construction equipment in the US are typically on site 4 days after booking.
Delivered within 3 days
49%
49% of rentals in the US are delivered within three days.
Typical rental length
22 days
Construction equipment are typically kept for 22 days.
Seasonality
Construction equipment prices in the US show no reliable seasonal swing — timing matters little.
Construction equipment rentals typically cost $742 nationwide, but local market prices vary significantly depending on the category.
- The typical US rental lasts 22 days and works out to about $40 per day, with most total prices ranging between $431 and $1,606.
- Equipment typically arrives on site four days after booking, with just 49.3% of all US rentals delivered within a three-day window.
- Roll off dumpster pricing swings drastically; Seattle area rentals run 262.5% above the $674 national median, while Denver area rentals are 31.2% cheaper.
- Heavy equipment carries steep regional premiums, with boom lifts in the Midwest and warehouse forklifts in the Northeast priced 88.1% and 106.8% above national medians.
- The Dallas-Fort Worth area offers consistent savings on site services, pricing temporary fencing 26.6% below the national median and storage containers 9.7% lower.
National benchmarks
Construction equipment rentals in the US typically cost $742 for a 22-day period, with most items arriving on site within four days of booking.
- Early data suggests excavators are the most expensive daily rentals at $517 per day, typically kept for just 7 days.
- Early data indicates office trailers stay on site the longest at 147 days, while temporary fencing typically remains for 78 days.
- Composite matting and general tools usually arrive within a single day of booking, with over 70% of these rentals delivered within three days.
- Boom lifts typically cost $358 per day for an 11-day rental, while scissor lifts run about $47 per day and are kept for 21 days.
Typical cost
$742
Most rentals $431–$1,606
Construction equipment in the US typically cost $742, with most rentals between $431 and $1,606.
Cost per day
$40.04
Most rentals $16.22–$113
That works out to about $40 per day.
Lead time
4 days
Most rentals 1–7 days
Construction equipment in the US are typically on site 4 days after booking.
Delivered within 3 days
49%
49% of rentals in the US are delivered within three days.
Typical rental length
22 days
Most rentals 8–49 days
Construction equipment are typically kept for 22 days.
By region
5 regions, each with its own benchmarks and equipment pages.
West
Typical cost $579
Construction equipment in the West typically cost $579, with most rentals between $386 and $1,232.
Texas
Typical cost $825
Construction equipment in Texas typically cost $825, with most rentals between $550 and $2,065.
Midwest
Typical cost $830
Construction equipment in the Midwest typically cost $830, with most rentals between $551 and $1,785.
Southeast
Typical cost $809
Construction equipment in the Southeast typically cost $809, with most rentals between $549 and $1,811.
Northeast
Typical cost $864
Construction equipment in the Northeast typically cost $864, with most rentals between $608 and $1,771.
City-by-city costs
20 metro areas have enough completed rentals to publish.
| Tampa–St. Petersburg Area, FL | $1,098directional | 52 days | 4 days | 49% |
| Atlanta Area, GA | $957 | 23 days | 5 days | 41% |
| Phoenix Area, AZ | $885 | 28 days | 4 days | 49% |
| Boston Area, MA | $867directional | 32 days | 6 days | 28% |
| Austin Area, TX | $857 | 37 days | 3 days | 56% |
| Columbus Area, OH | $854 | 28 days | 7 days | 35% |
| San Antonio Area, TX | $851 | 21 days | 4 days | 48% |
| Chicago Area, IL | $850directional | 33 days | 4 days | 46% |
| Tulsa Area, OK | $832directional | 7 days | 3 days | 56% |
| Dallas–Fort Worth Area, TX | $824 | 24 days | 3 days | 51% |
| Cleveland Area, OH | $807directional | 6 days | 4 days | 36% |
| Houston Area, TX | $774 | 27 days | 4 days | 47% |
| San Francisco–Oakland Area, CA | $770directional | 33 days | 5 days | 43% |
| Seattle Area, WA | $736 | 17 days | 3 days | 63% |
| Orlando Area, FL | $725 | 43 days | 6 days | 33% |
| Detroit Area, MI | $661directional | 20 days | 7 days | 25% |
| Cincinnati Area, OH | $620directional | 13 days | 4 days | 44% |
| Miami Area, FL | $607directional | 18 days | 5 days | 43% |
| Kansas City Area, MO | $594directional | 21 days | 7 days | 26% |
| Denver Area, CO | $481 | 22 days | 2 days | 64% |
Prices by equipment
26 equipment categories, from dumpsters to lifts.
| Book | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Trailers | $6,037 | 9 days | 147 daysdirectional | Start a cart |
| Restroom Trailers | $5,941directional | 10 daysdirectional | 28 daysdirectional | Start a cart |
| Excavators | $3,684directional | 3 days | 7 days | Start a cart |
| Carts & UTVs | $3,201directional | 12 daysdirectional | 92 daysdirectional | Start a cart |
| Telehandler | $2,933 | 4 days | 15 days | Start a cart |
| Boom Lifts | $2,904 | 4 days | 11 days | Start a cart |
| Skid Steers | $2,763 | 3 days | 15 days | Start a cart |
| Temporary Fencing | $2,368 | 6 days | 78 days | Start a cart |
| Mini Excavators | $2,209 | 3 days | 8 days | Start a cart |
| Floor Care | $2,032directional | 1 day | 10 daysdirectional | Start a cart |
| Warehouse Forklifts | $1,538 | 4 days | 24 days | Start a cart |
| Ground-Level Office Containers | $1,450 | 8 days | 28 days | Start a cart |
| Masonry & Tile Saws | $1,180directional | 1 day | 20 days | Start a cart |
| Generators & Accessories | $1,078directional | 2 days | 35 days | Start a cart |
| Earthmoving Attachments | $1,026 | 3 days | 9 days | Start a cart |
| Holding Tank Systems | $962 | 5 days | 23 days | Start a cart |
| Scissor Lifts | $889 | 3 days | 21 days | Start a cart |
| One-Person Lifts | $886directional | 1 day | 18 days | Start a cart |
| General Tools | $843directional | 1 day | 22 days | Start a cart |
| Traffic Safety | $739directional | 3 days | 10 days | Start a cart |
| Storage Containers | $713 | 7 days | 36 days | Start a cart |
| Roll Off Dumpsters | $674 | 3 days | 15 days | Start a cart |
| Forklift Attachments | $652directional | 6 days | 23 days | Start a cart |
| Junk Removal | $650 | 1 day | 6 daysdirectional | Start a cart |
| Portable Restrooms | $306 | 4 days | 28 days | Start a cart |
| Composite Matting | $169 | 1 day | 14 days | Start a cart |
Typical project costs
What the rentals for 4 common jobs typically add up to in the US.
Light commercial renovation
A month-long interior renovation: one large dumpster and crew restrooms.
$1,476
Most projects $1,004–$2,187
- 1 × 30 Cubic Yard Dumpster · 15–31 days$583
- 2 × Standard Toilet · 15–31 days$500
Event setup
A one-week event: perimeter fencing and guest restrooms.
$3,509directional
Most projects $2,682–$4,530
- 1 × 6 ft x 12 ft T-Stand Panel · 15–31 days$1,965directional
- 5 × Standard Toilet · 1–7 days$1,005
New home build
A three-month single-home build: debris, a crew restroom and lockable storage.
$3,960directional
Most projects $3,188–$5,298
- 1 × 20 Cubic Yard Dumpster · 63–120 days$2,368directional
- 1 × Standard Toilet · 63–120 days$559
- 1 × 20 ft. Storage Container · 63–120 days$832
Commercial interior fit-out
A month of interior work at height: debris, restrooms and a scissor lift.
$2,326directional
Most projects $1,760–$3,193
- 1 × 30 Cubic Yard Dumpster · 15–31 days$583
- 2 × Standard Toilet · 15–31 days$500
- 1 × 19 Ft. Scissor Lift · 15–31 days$667directional
When to book
Construction equipment prices in the US show no reliable seasonal swing — timing matters little.
Roll Off Dumpster prices in the US show no reliable seasonal swing, meaning the time of year you book matters little.
- The seasonal price swing is limited to just 14.6 index points throughout the year.
- Because the pricing trend is flat, there are no statistically distinguishable best or worst months to book.
- Typical booking lead times remain highly stable year-round, fluctuating only between 2.0 and 3.0 days.
- Even though permit demand peaks at an index of 114.3 in June, this does not translate to a reliable price spike.
Portable restroom pricing in the US is seasonal, with the most favorable rates appearing in early fall.
- Prices run about 11% below typical levels during the best months of September and October.
- The market sees a total seasonal pricing swing of 22.3 index points across the year.
- The data reveals no statistically distinguishable worst months for pricing that procurement teams must avoid.
- Booking lead times fluctuate slightly throughout the year, peaking at 6.0 days in May.
- Permit demand reaches its highest point in June at an index of 114.3.
US scissor lift rental prices exhibit distinct seasonality, characterized by a significant price spike in February.
- February is the worst month to book a rental, with typical prices peaking at 36 percent above the market baseline.
- The market sees a notable seasonal swing of 39.8 index points over the course of the year.
- Typical booking lead times hover around three days for most of the year, though they stretch to seven days in November.
- The February price peak happens despite lower permit demand, which sits at an index of 87.7 compared to the June high of 114.3.
Boom lift rental prices in the US show a flat seasonal profile, meaning the time of year you book matters very little.
- The seasonal price swing is just 13.5 index points, resulting in a flat market where timing your rental does not matter much.
- Because the seasonal pricing profile is flat, there are no statistically distinct best or worst months to book a boom lift.
- Booking lead times remain remarkably stable year-round, ranging narrowly between 3.0 and 5.0 days regardless of the month.
- Even as the permit demand index peaks at 114.3 in June, the price index stays relatively steady at 102.3.
Roll Off Dumpsters
Roll Off Dumpsters prices in the US show no reliable seasonal swing — timing matters little.
100 is a typical month; the shaded band is where most rentals fall.
Portable Restrooms
Portable Restrooms prices in the US run about 11% below typical in Sep–Oct.
100 is a typical month; the shaded band is where most rentals fall.
Prices run below their usual range in Sep and Oct.
- Jan: Normal
- Feb: Normal
- Mar: Normal
- Apr: Normal
- May: Normal
- Jun: Normal
- Jul: Normal
- Aug: Normal
- Sep: Off-peak
- Oct: Off-peak
- Nov: Normal
- Dec: Normal
Pricier than usualCheaper than usual
Scissor Lifts
Scissor Lifts prices in the US peak in Feb, about 36% above typical.
100 is a typical month; the shaded band is where most rentals fall.
Prices run above their usual range in Feb.
- Jan: Normal
- Feb: Peak
- Mar: Normal
- Apr: Normal
- May: Normal
- Jun: Normal
- Jul: Normal
- Aug: Normal
- Sep: Normal
- Oct: Normal
- Nov: Normal
- Dec: Normal
Pricier than usualCheaper than usual
Boom Lifts
Boom Lifts prices in the US show no reliable seasonal swing — timing matters little.
100 is a typical month; the shaded band is where most rentals fall.
Storage Containers, Warehouse Forklifts, Telehandler, Temporary Fencing, Holding Tank Systems, Composite Matting, Ground-Level Office Containers, Mini Excavators, Earthmoving Attachments, Skid Steers, Forklift Attachments, Excavators, Traffic Safety, Office Trailers, General Tools, Generators & Accessories, Junk Removal, Masonry & Tile Saws, Carts & UTVs, Floor Care, One-Person Lifts, Restroom Trailers: not enough months of data to call a seasonal pattern yet.
Macroeconomic drivers
A 1% rise in PPI: heavy machinery rental & leasing goes with a 2.98% change in typical rental prices (range 1.82 to 4.14).
A 1% rise in PPI: solid waste collection goes with a 2.54% change in typical rental prices 3 months later (range 1.27 to 3.8).
A 1% rise in Total construction spending goes with a -8.72% change in typical rental prices 3 months later (range -12.8 to -4.64).
How we measure this
Completed rentals, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026. Release 2026-10-12.2 · updated 14 days ago.
Derived from Downstream marketplace transactions. This is a convenience sample of one marketplace, not a probability sample of US construction.
Cite this
Construction equipment in the US typically cost $742, with most rentals between $431 and $1,606. — Downstream Research Hub, release 2026-10-12.2, trydownstream.com/data