Calculate storage unit cost by size and location. Compare 5x5, 10x10, 10x20 unit prices. Free storage calculator. No signup required.
Storage unit prices vary by 300-400% between providers, locations, and seasons — yet most people just sign with the nearest facility without comparing. Our calculator helps you determine the right unit size for your belongings and shows average price ranges by market so you know when an offer is a good deal or overpriced.
Common unit sizes and contents: 5x5 (25 sq ft): small items, boxes, business records, seasonal decorations — $40-80/month. 5x10 (50 sq ft): contents of a studio apartment, mattress and frame, small furniture — $60-120/month. 10x10 (100 sq ft): 1-2 bedroom apartment contents, appliances — $80-180/month. 10x20 (200 sq ft): 2-3 bedroom home, full vehicle — $120-250/month. 10x30 (300 sq ft): large home, vehicle plus contents — $180-350/month.
Negotiation strategies: First month free is standard — always ask even when not advertised. Pay upfront for 6-12 months for 10-20% discount. Avoid climate control if storing items that do not need it — adds 25-50% to cost. Compare new customer pricing versus what you will pay after promotional period — prices often increase 25-50% after first months. Moving in mid-month: prorate negotiation possible.
National average for 10x10 storage unit: $100-180/month for standard (non-climate controlled). $130-220/month for climate controlled. Major city prices: NYC $200-350/month, LA $150-280/month, Chicago $120-200/month. Rural and suburban: $70-130/month. Prices peak in summer June-August when moving season demand is highest.
Worth it if: temporary storage during move or renovation (under 3-6 months). Business inventory or records storage at lower cost than office space. Downsizing and keeping sentimental items you cannot part with. Not worth it if: storing items indefinitely that have low monetary value — annual cost often exceeds replacement value. Ask honestly: would I replace these items if lost? If not — donate.
Prohibited or inadvisable items: Perishable food (attracts pests). Living things (plants or animals). Hazardous materials (paint, gasoline, chemicals). Valuables without insurance — storage unit coverage is often limited to $3,000. Electronics in non-climate controlled units in extreme temperature areas. Anything you will need frequent access to — access may be limited to facility hours.
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