I think bush beans are easier for containers than vine/climberstypes would be. This link has an example: http://www.seedsavers.org/onlinestore/bean/Bean-Bumble-Bee.html

Hope you find a type that works for you.

I used to cut the tops off of 2liter bottles and use them to grow bell peppers. Got some decent yields too.

I grow lots of things in 5 gallon buckets:
Snow Peas
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Bush beans (needed watering)
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Potatoes in totes:
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Also peppers, cukes, lettuce, spinach, zucchini & squash in containers (not the most attractive photo off season)
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