Metro Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s most dynamic urban areas, attracting plenty of newcomers annually. According to the latest US Census Bureau data, the metro area gained more than 131,000 new residents from 2017 to 2018, with its population now reaching 7.53 million.
The influx of newcomers and the population growth is an engine for the local real estate industry, and new buildings appear at a steady pace in this metropolitan area. There were more than 43,000 apartments under construction in the area as of January 2020, as well as 1.27 million sq. ft. of storage space, according to Yardi Matrix.
Metro Dallas-Fort Worth has a total self-storage inventory of about 60 million sq. ft. of space, which translates to 9.8 sq. ft. pe capita. The average street rate for a standard 10X10 self-storage unit in Dallas is $93 per month. Last year saw the completion of 24 new properties totaling 2.14 million sq. ft. of storage space. Here are the largest self-storage facilities delivered in Metro Dallas in 2019:
1. All Storage, 6475 All Stars Avenue, Frisco, TX – 174,000 sq. ft.
The new property spreads across four stories, in a busy urban area with a traffic count of 8,049 cars per day. Gated and featuring security cameras, the facility provides a safe environment for your belongings. Unit sizes are very varied and start at 5X5, continuing with other popular sizes such as 5X10 and 10X10. The largest available units are 10X20.
The units are climate-controlled and located indoors, and there’s also drive-up access available for the ones at ground floor level. The on-site manager can assist you with all your storage questions, and the property also includes retail space.
2. All Storage, 1800 Castle Drive Rowlett – 170,000 sq. ft.
This property provides 24-hour access and has a kiosk available for customers, as well as an on-site manager, making it a good option for people with busy schedules. Storage unit sizes vary from small 5X5 ones to large 25X10 ones that also benefit from drive-up access.
The facility is built on 3 stories, with retail space available inside the building. Other amenities include climate control, free parking for customers and security cameras.
3. Extra Space Storage, 2435 Presidio Vista Drive, Fort Worth – 128,000 sq. ft.
The facility includes four separate buildings, three at ground level and one built on three stories. There is a large variety of unit sizes, starting with the 5X5 ones and continuing with other in-demand sizes, such as 10X10 and 10X20. The largest available units are 20X30. You can opt for standard or climate-controlled ones, and many units also have drive-up access.
The property is gated and features security cameras, and the onsite manager can provide information and assistance.
4. Right Move Storage, 2000 Green Oaks Road Fort Worth – 127,000 sq. ft.
This brand-new, elegant Right Move Storage facility is two stories high and has a fully enclosed and gated perimeter. There are security cameras, adding another layer of safety, and the onsite manager is available should you need extra information or advice.
There’s drive-up access to some of the units, all of which are indoor and climate-controlled. Parking is free for customers, while extra services include truck rentals and retail space.
5. Public Storage, 625 Stella Street, Fort Worth – 105,800 sq. ft.
Public Storage, a company that is extremely active in Texas, opened several new facilities around Dallas last year. This particular one provides multiple unit sizes, including 5X5, 10X10 and 10X20, but also larger ones, such as 10X30 and 12X20. The units are indoor and climate-controlled.
Free parking is available for customers inside the gated facility, while security cameras keep the perimeter safe. Other services include an onsite manager and there are also retail opportunities available inside the facility.
6. Public Storage, 10555 North Freeway Service Road East, Fort Worth – 104,000 sq. ft.
This property is located in a busy area with a traffic count of almost 12,000 cars per day. Sprawling over three stories, the storage facility provides both climate-controlled and standard units of variable sizes, including the popular 5X5, 5X10, 10X10 and 10X20 ones.
The facility has electronic gates, and the entire area is fitted with security cameras. Customers enjoy free parking and drive-up access to ground-floor units, plus elevator access for the rest of them.
7. Public Storage, 207 Avery Street, Dallas – 100,000 sq. ft.
The third newly opened Public Storage property in this list is built on four stories and includes a huge variety of unit sizes, starting with 5X4 and going up to 15X15. The units are climate-controlled and located indoors, with drive-up access for the ground-floor ones.
The facility is gated and equipped with security cameras. The onsite manager will assist you with any issues, and part of the property is used for retail purposes.
8. Advantage Storage, 1040 West Sublet Road, Arlington – 95,825 sq. ft.
The facility, located on a 5.41 acre lot, is composed of 10 buildings, all of them one story high. The units, both climate-controlled and standard, come in multiple sizes, starting with the in-demand 5X5 and 10X10 sizes and going up to 12.5X30.
Situated in a dynamic neighborhood, with a traffic count of more than 15,000 cars per day, the storage facility is gated, has security cameras, and provides drive-up access to all the units.
9. Extra Space Storage, 3940 West Plano Parkway, Plano – 89,700 ft.
This Extra Space Storage facility occupies three stories and offers several unit sizes, including 5X5, 5X10, 10X10 and 10X20. You can opt for climate-controlled units or standard ones. There’s drive-up access for the units located at ground level, and customers have access to free parking. An onsite manager is present at the facility and there is also retail space on the premises.
10. Public Storage, 1611 Chestnut Street, Dallas – 87,000 sq. ft.
The final self-storage option included in this list is another Public Storage facility, six stories high and providing a selection of the most popular unit sizes, from 4X5 to 10X20. The units are indoors and climate-controlled, while the security cameras provide an added layer of safety.
The onsite manager will provide extra help to customers, as needed, while the property also includes retail space on the ground floor.
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