Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers
Metropolis sits on the Ohio River at the southern tip of Illinois, where river, highway, and industrial crews need beds close to the work. Bunk bed sleepers lead our Metropolis rentals.
See sleeper & bunk bed trailers models & specs →Metropolis Emergencies on the Lower Ohio
The city lies on the Ohio River in the Paducah area, and river flooding, severe storms, ice, and long power outages can disrupt a city of 5,969. Crews that respond need sleepers, showers, and restrooms set on high ground near the work.
24/7 Emergency Remote Man Camp Basecamp leasing in Metropolis provides sleepers, showers, laundry, and restroom trailers on generator power.
Major History: Fort Massac and a Grand Name
A French expedition built Fort de L Ascension, later Fort Massac, in 1757 during the French and Indian War, and in 1794 President George Washington ordered it rebuilt on a strategic site high above the river. The 1811-12 New Madrid earthquakes severely damaged it, and the military abandoned it in 1814. Metropolis was founded in 1839, and in 1843 the Illinois Legislature formed Massac County. River, bridge, and plant contractors rent sleepers, combos, and laundry near the work.
Metropolis Situations Where Our Trailers Fit
Plant work
Crews use laundry and showers.
Flood response
A basecamp supports crews.
Events
Hosts rent restrooms.
Need a remote basecamp in Metropolis tonight?
Emergency line staffed 24/7. Tell us headcount, location, and utilities.
Renovation: A Fort Site and a County Seat
Courthouse offices, downtown storefronts, and riverfront properties renovate in stages. A restroom trailer covers plumbing downtime, and a mobile kitchen trailer for lease in Metropolis keeps a site serving while its kitchen is rebuilt.
Emergency Equipment Access in Metropolis
Metropolis is on the Ohio River in the Paducah metropolitan area of southern Illinois, so crews often stage from both banks of the river. River stages and storms shape delivery planning. These are public routes; our deliveries are scheduled around current conditions.
River Events and Fort Gatherings
The historic fort site and the riverfront host community events and visitor crowds through the warm months. Hosts rent restroom trailers, showers, and refrigerated trailers for rent in Metropolis.
Metropolis Weather and Site Planning
Far southern Illinois has long, hot summers and cool winters. Summer sites need cooling and flood-prone ground needs care. A Remote Workforce Housing Shower Laundry Bunkbed Sleeper trailer in Metropolis setup for crews can share water and wastewater.
Rental Options and Prices for Metropolis
Our 20ft accommodation units start at an estimated $2,995 for 1 to 6 days and $2,195 to $2,495 per unit for rentals of three months or more. Shared bunk rooms suit labor crews, contractor layouts have fewer beds per room, and VIP units give supervisors a private room. A 20ft shower container is an estimated $3,995 and a 20ft laundry container an estimated $3,995, so a Metropolis camp can be built one unit at a time.
What Metropolis Projects Need, Season by Season
Spring is the flood and storm season on the river. Summer is hot and busy. Fall is mild and good for construction. Winter is cool with occasional ice.
Who Rents Trailers in Metropolis
River and plant contractors rent sleepers, combos, and laundry. Event hosts rent restrooms and refrigeration. Agencies rent basecamps. Schools rent kitchens during work.
Planning a Trailer Site in Metropolis
Send us the address, dates, crew size, and a photo of the pad. For a riverside site we confirm placement above the high-water line and a level pad before delivery. Our Portland, Oregon hub delivers into Illinois on request, and delivery is listed separately on the written quote. A written quote lists each unit and the delivery and setup.
Short-Term and Long-Term Leasing in Metropolis
Short jobs and seasonal camps are priced differently from year-long leases. For Metropolis, a 20ft accommodation unit is an estimated $2,995 for 1 to 6 days, and the same unit is an estimated $2,195 to $2,495 for three months or more. Because the quote lists each unit separately, you can add a shower, laundry, or kitchen later without re-pricing the rest of the camp.
Permits and Site Considerations in Metropolis
Temporary trailers in Metropolis may need review by the city or Massac County. Riverfront ground may be in a flood zone, which can restrict placement, and food-service units are reviewed by health officials. We help you identify what your site needs before delivery.
Delivery, Setup, and Pickup in Metropolis
Before a truck leaves for Metropolis, we walk through the roads of Massac County. Setup is about an hour for most units, about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers, a few minutes for stairs, and four to six hours for ramps. Everything on a Massac County job, from delivery to pickup, goes on a single schedule. One local detail: river stages and storms can change timing, so we confirm conditions.
Power, Water, and Wastewater Planning in Metropolis
Utilities decide what can go where in Metropolis. Our shower containers list 120V/240V at 200 amps, laundry trailers 240V single phase at 200 amps, kitchens 220V single phase at 200 to 220 amps, and refrigerated trailers 220V at 40 to 60 amps. On a site without power or sewer we bring generator trailers, water tank trailers, and greywater bladders, and schedule the pump-outs.
A Name Chosen to Impress
The two founders envisioned a transport hub on the Ohio River and picked a name to match, Metropolis. The river did make the place a crossing point, and crews still move through it. A camp near the work saves them the drive across the water.
Earthquakes at the Fort
Fort Massac was severely damaged by the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-12, and the army chose not to rebuild. It is a reminder that this corner of Illinois sits near a famous fault zone. We plan sleepers on level, well-drained pads and confirm anchoring and utilities before delivery.
Scenario: A River Bridge Repair Crew
Imagine a contractor with a 26-person crew on a multi-week repair project near the Ohio River crossing. Thirteen bunk bed sleepers with cooling, two combination shower and restroom trailers, and a laundry trailer on a pad above the flood line, served weekly, would give the crew a base. That is the bunk bed sleeper lease in Metropolis we can plan from your headcount.
Nearby Towns Where Our Trailers Work Best
Metropolis sits near Golconda, Elizabethtown, and Chester along the southern Illinois rivers. Nearby communities like Paducah, Brookport, and Joppa suit sleeper rentals and workforce housing for lease.Rental Options and Starting Rates in Metropolis
Every unit below is available for rent in Metropolis and across Massac County, on weekly or monthly terms. Rates are estimated starting rates per unit from our current rate sheet; the calculator further down lets you price a full Metropolis order.
| Service in Metropolis | Est. from* | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container | $4,995 | Fully fitted 24ft to 40ft commercial kitchen trailers, from standard to bulk production. |
| Dishwashing Trailers | $4,995 | Low-temp push-through and high-temp conveyor dish trailers for camps and institutions. |
| Refrigeration Trailers | $1,295 | Emergency refrigerated trailers and containers when a walk-in cooler or freezer goes down. |
| Shower & Restroom Combination | $2,495 | Luxury shower/restroom combination trailers with individual stalls and hot and cold water. |
| Shower Trailers | $2,995 | Standalone shower trailers and containers with private stalls, sinks, and water heaters. |
| Restroom Trailers | $2,995 | Clean, lit restroom trailers with sinks and urinals for crews and facilities. |
| Laundry Trailers | $3,995 | Commercial washer/dryer trailers and laundry containers for crews and responders. |
| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers | $2,195 | Bunk bed sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for crews, responders, and long rotations. |
| Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing | $2,195 | Complete remote basecamps: bunk bed sleepers, shower, laundry, kitchen, and restroom trailers delivered as one camp. |
How renting works in Metropolis
- Call or send the form. Tell us your Metropolis address, crew size, trailers, dates, and what power, water, and sewer are on site. Emergency calls are answered 24/7.
- We confirm units and a layout. You get a written quote with delivery to Metropolis, setup, and pickup, plus a simple site plan for multi-unit camps.
- Delivery and setup. Most units are ready about an hour after placement; kitchens and dish trailers take about five hours. Stairs take 5–15 minutes, ramps 4–6 hours.
- Adjust as you go. Add sleepers, showers, or laundry as your Metropolis crew grows, extend the lease, or schedule pickup when the job wraps.
Metropolis Trailer Rental Pricing
Metropolis Rental Cost Calculator
Pick a trailer, quantity, and rental period to see an estimated starting cost for your Metropolis project.
Worked example for Metropolis: a Metropolis project renting 2 20ft Accommodation Unit (Labor Shared) units from our sleeper / bunk bed trailers fleet for 15 days to 1 month starts at an estimated $6,990 for the equipment. Delivery to Metropolis, setup, and pickup are added in your written quote.
Pricing disclaimer: Prices are estimated starting rental rates per unit for the rental-period band shown, taken from our current rate sheet. They are not a quote. The final price depends on the exact unit, availability, rental dates, and site, and the billing basis is confirmed in writing. Delivery, setup, pickup, fuel, utilities, servicing, permits, deposits, and taxes are quoted separately. Location does not change these starting rates.
All Trailer Rentals Available in Metropolis
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Fully fitted 24ft to 40ft commercial kitchen trailers, from standard to bulk production.
Est. from $4,995 per unit*
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Dishwashing Trailers
Low-temp push-through and high-temp conveyor dish trailers for camps and institutions.
Est. from $4,995 per unit*
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Refrigeration Trailers
Emergency refrigerated trailers and containers when a walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Est. from $1,295 per unit*
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Shower & Restroom Combination
Luxury shower/restroom combination trailers with individual stalls and hot and cold water.
Est. from $2,495 per unit*
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Shower Trailers
Standalone shower trailers and containers with private stalls, sinks, and water heaters.
Est. from $2,995 per unit*
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Restroom Trailers
Clean, lit restroom trailers with sinks and urinals for crews and facilities.
Est. from $2,995 per unit*
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Laundry Trailers
Commercial washer/dryer trailers and laundry containers for crews and responders.
Est. from $3,995 per unit*
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Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers
Bunk bed sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for crews, responders, and long rotations.
Est. from $2,195 per unit*
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Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing
Complete remote basecamps: bunk bed sleepers, shower, laundry, kitchen, and restroom trailers delivered as one camp.
Est. from $2,195 per unit*
View trailers & pricing →Industries We Support in Metropolis
Construction & Infrastructure
Bridge, highway, and plant crews who need showers, restrooms, laundry, and bunk bed sleepers close to the work.
Emergency & Disaster Response
Wildfire, ice storm, and flood response teams that need a remote basecamp running fast.
Utilities & Energy
Line crews and substation contractors working long rotations after storms and during upgrades.
Industrial Cleanup
Environmental and remediation contractors who need hygiene and housing on contained sites.
Government & Military
Agencies and installations that need temporary workforce housing and life support on short notice.
Healthcare & Institutions
Hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities keeping kitchens and hygiene running during renovation.
Manufacturing & Tech
Plant shutdowns and fab construction where hundreds of trades need on-site facilities.
Hospitality & Events
Hotels, festivals, and large functions that need extra kitchen, refrigeration, and restroom capacity.
Metropolis Trailer Rental FAQs
How much does a bunk bed sleeper cost in Metropolis?
Our 20ft accommodation units start at an estimated $2,995 for 1–6 days and $2,195–$2,495 for 3+ months, per unit. Delivery and setup are quoted separately.
Do you deliver to Illinois from Portland?
Yes, on request. Our Portland hub delivers into Illinois, and delivery is quoted separately on the written quote.
Is power needed for a sleeper?
Yes. Sleepers need electrical service for heat and cooling, and we confirm the power source before delivery.
Can units be placed near the river?
Only above the flood line. We check the parcel and the flood zone before placing any unit.
Do you rent ADA-accessible restroom units in Metropolis?
Ask when you call; we confirm which accessible restroom and combo units are available for your Metropolis dates and site.
What if there is no water or sewer?
We supply water tanks, greywater bladders, and holding tanks with scheduled pump-outs.
Do you provide generators?
Yes, generator trailers sized to the connected units.
Do you rent short-term and long-term?
Both. Rentals run weekly or monthly, with short-term and long-term leasing.
Is there a 24/7 emergency line?
Yes. Call any time.
Which nearby cities do you serve?
Including Golconda, Elizabethtown, and Chester.
Nearby Service Areas
- Golconda, IL Pope County
- Elizabethtown, IL Hardin County
- Chester, IL Randolph County


