Portable Classrooms for Rent, Sale or Lease — Mobile Classroom Buildings for Schools
Portable classrooms are factory-built classroom buildings, constructed to applicable building codes and delivered to your campus ready to teach in — climate control, lighting, finished interiors and optional restrooms already in place. Nadler rents, leases and sells portable and mobile classrooms across most of the eastern United States: single classrooms (24′ × 36′, 864 sq ft), double classrooms (24′ × 64′, 1,536 sq ft) and full classroom complexes, typically set up within one to four weeks of your order.
Schools use them as temporary classrooms during renovation or enrollment spikes, as swing space, and as permanent additions on a foundation. Every building comes from one of the newest fleets in the country, with one point of contact from quote to removal.
- Rent, lease or buy, terms matched to the project
- Delivery, installation and removal quoted up front.
- One point of contact from quote to pickup
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Portable Classroom Sizes: Single, Double and Complexes
| Classroom | Size | Floor area | Typical capacity | Typical delivery | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single portable classroom | 24 × 36 ft | 864 sq ft | Up to 36 students | 1 to 4 weeks | Quote this size |
| Double portable classroom | 24 × 64 ft | 1,536 sq ft | Up to 67 students | 1 to 4 weeks | Quote this size |
| Classroom complex | Multiple units, sized to enrollment | By design | Sized to enrollment | Quoted per project | Quote this size |
Get a quote on a portable classroom
Tell us the size, the project ZIP code and when you need it. We quote delivery, installation and removal together, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
- We confirm availabilityFor your ZIP code, size and timing.
- You get one numberDelivery, installation and removal included. No surprise line items.
- One contact, start to finishSite prep checklist, delivery date and setup, coordinated by one person.
Single (36 students), double (67) or a complex sized to enrollment · minimum rental term 12 months · lease and purchase available
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Single Modular Classrooms
Our single-wide modular classrooms for rent are perfect for any school that needs extra space, whether due to a growing student population or renovations of their current space. We provide temperature-controlled units with a central thermostat as well as bathroom options.
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Double Portable Classrooms
Double-wide portable classrooms are large and flexible enough to accommodate whatever layout you need. Basic two-classroom layouts are popular, but we can add features like restrooms or administrative offices. You can also choose one standard classroom plus a daycare, science room, or any other setup of your choice.
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Portable Classroom Complexes
Your temporary classroom options aren’t limited to one or two classrooms. We can build entire prefab school buildings or complexes to create new schools quickly and affordably. Our modular classroom complexes include gyms, libraries, computer labs, or anything else you need.
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Custom Options for Portable and Mobile Classrooms
The best thing about mobile classrooms for rent is the wide range of customization options available, including interior layouts, materials, and even bathrooms and windows.
We help align your classroom rental with the project schedule, subject to a minimum rental term of 12 months. Available layouts and customization depend on the building and rental arrangement. Contact our team to discuss longer-term lease or purchase options.
Our portable classrooms can be moved between schools to address temporary capacity issues or be built on permanent foundations to join your existing buildings. They are ideal for school districts undergoing construction or otherwise looking for short-term learning environments.
Classroom trailers are popular for vo-tech education since they can be moved wherever the job site is. They are also handy for commercial organizations conducting employee training.
Who We Serve
Modular offices, classrooms and jobsite trailers for five kinds of buyer. Each link opens the buildings, layouts and furnishing options for that industry.
Jobsite office trailers, storage units, restrooms and break rooms, leased or bought with clear monthly billing.
Construction buildings →Commercial & corporateOffice space, storage and restrooms for businesses, delivered in one to four weeks, to lease or buy.
Commercial buildings →EducationPortable classrooms for a single school year or permanent additions, with custom layouts and furnishings.
School buildings →HealthcareClinics, labs and medical offices, delivered and installed in one to four weeks, to lease or purchase.
Medical buildings →Manufacturing & industrialOffices, control rooms, storage, training centers and employee accommodations for plants and factory sites.
Industrial buildings →Furnished Classroom Trailers with NadlerPlus™
We offer a variety of furnishings through NadlerPlus™ to get your portable classroom operational as soon as possible. Our packages include features such as:
- Security screens and door bars
- Wi-Fi
- ADA- and OSHA-compliant ramps and steps (with canopies)
- Desks, chairs, and workstations
- Holding tanks
- Portalets
- Handwashing stations
- Sanitation tank services
Security Screens and Bars
Wi-Fi Connectivity
ADA-Compliant Ramps
Handwashing Solutions
What Does a Portable Classroom Cost?
Cost depends on size, whether you rent, lease, or buy, lease length, delivery distance, and site preparation. We quote delivery, installation, and removal together and bill transparently on the first of the month. For typical monthly ranges, setup fees, and what moves them, see our guide to portable classroom rental costs, or request a quote.
| Option | Best fit | What to discuss with Nadler |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | Urgent or shorter-term workspace: renovations, temporary operations, changing capacity. Minimum term 12 months. | Current availability, timing, location, setup and removal |
| Lease | Defined longer-term needs that still require flexibility, with 12 predictable payments a year | Term dates, available layouts, options and site responsibilities |
| Buy | Projects where long-term ownership is the better business decision | Customization, site requirements, installation and ownership responsibilities |
What Comes Standard in Every Portable Classroom
Ready to Teach In
Climate control with a central thermostat, lighting and electrical throughout, finished walls, flooring and ceilings; restroom options available.
Built to Code
Constructed to applicable building codes in a climate-controlled facility, so quality does not vary with weather or local labor.
Set Up in 1–4 Weeks
Typical delivery and installation are 1 to 4 weeks from order, depending on availability and short-notice customization, with minimal disruption to your campus.
FAQ
Portable & Mobile Classroom Questions
Answers to the most common questions about portable classrooms, mobile classroom rentals, sizes and options.
1) What is a portable classroom?
A factory-built classroom building delivered to your site ready to use, with climate control, lighting and finished interiors installed. It can be rented, leased or purchased, used as a temporary classroom or set on a foundation as a permanent addition.
2) What is the difference between a portable classroom, a mobile classroom and a classroom trailer?
People use the three terms for the same buildings. “Classroom trailer” and “mobile classroom” usually mean a single relocatable unit; “portable” or “modular classroom” is also used for double units and multi-building complexes.
3) What sizes do portable classrooms come in?
Two standard sizes: a single classroom at 24′ × 36′ (864 sq ft) and a double at 24′ × 64′ (1,536 sq ft). Units can be joined into complexes with offices, labs or a gym. See our guide to portable classroom dimensions.
4) Can I rent a portable classroom for one school year?
Yes. Portable classrooms can support a school-year project, with a minimum rental term of 12 months. Include time for delivery, installation, and removal when planning your rental.
5) Do portable classrooms have bathrooms?
Yes. Restrooms are an available option, and depending on the model a layout can include more than one. Details in do portable classrooms have bathrooms?
6) How quickly can a mobile classroom be set up?
Typically one to four weeks from order, depending on availability and customization. Installation includes blocking, leveling, seaming and skirting, plus ADA-compliant steps and ramps.
7) How much does a portable classroom cost?
Pricing depends on classroom size, whether you rent or buy, rental duration, delivery distance, and site requirements. Delivery, installation, and removal are quoted up front for the agreed scope and rental term. Additional charges and customer responsibilities are governed by Nadler’s lease terms. See our portable classroom rental costs guide or request a project-specific quote.
8) Do you deliver classrooms furnished?
Yes. NadlerPlus™ supplies desks, chairs and workstations, Wi-Fi, security screens and door bars, ADA- and OSHA-compliant ramps and steps with canopies, handwashing stations, holding tanks and sanitation service — on one invoice.
Why Choose Nadler?
Nadler has provided portable classrooms for rent and sale since 1977: one of the newest fleets in the country, delivered and set up by one team, on one predictable bill.
- One point of contactFrom the first call to the day the classrooms are set up, one staff member answers your questions and handles the details. Meet the team.
- 12 predictable paymentsTransparent billing on the first of every month, with no four-week invoices that add a thirteenth payment.
- One of the newest fleets, configured for youCurrent-generation buildings sized to enrollment, with restrooms, an office or a science room where needed, delivered in one to four weeks.
- Built for school purchasingDistricts and other public buyers can purchase through TIPS contract 230902 or GSA, without starting from scratch on procurement.
The Nadler Advantage
45+ Years of Modular Expertise
Single Point of Contact
One-Stop-Shop
Clear & Simple Pricing
No Rate Hike for up to 12 Months
One of the Industry's Newest Fleets
Safety Driven
How Portable Classroom Rental Works
- Tell us the needHow many classrooms, for how long, where, and what has to happen inside — restrooms, an office, a science room.
- We quote it completeRental, delivery, installation, furnishing and removal — one number, billed monthly.
- Site prepA reasonably level, accessible surface; we tell you before you sign if the ground needs work.
- Delivery and setupTypically one to four weeks from order; blocked, leveled, seamed and skirted, with ADA-compliant ramps and steps.
- Removal or purchaseRemoval is quoted up front; long-term needs can convert to a lease with buyout or a purchase.
Nadler serves school districts, private schools, colleges and training programs across most of the eastern half of the United States. View all service areas.
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