{"id":1774,"date":"2020-04-01T23:59:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T06:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2024-02-07T04:06:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T12:06:59","slug":"cost-of-renting-a-storage-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/cost-of-renting-a-storage-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to\u00a0Rent a Storage Unit?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever you need to keep your belongings outside your home, it makes sense to look for a good deal on storage units. The cost of self storage varies according to factors such as size and location and many others. As you\u2019d expect, rates differ depending on the size<\/a> of the unit \u2013 the larger the unit the higher the price \u2013 and the city it\u2019s located in makes a big difference too. Additional amenities also mean you\u2019ll pay higher rates.<\/p>\n

Regardless of whether you rented a storage unit before or not, you are probably wondering how much it will cost to rent the one you want right now. Here, at StorageCafe, we investigated the major factors that shape the cost of storage.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Costs Vary by Unit Size<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

While there are many considerations that influence the price of renting a self storage unit<\/a>, the most significant one is its size. Try to clearly determine how much space you need before you consider what kind of storage unit will benefit you most. Make sure that you really need those belongings before putting them into storage. We looked at the most common unit sizes and also at the national average rates for each size, using Yardi Matrix<\/a> data.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Extra Small Storage Unit: 5\u2019 X 5\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Average Cost: $51<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 5\u2019 X 5\u2019<\/a> unit is the size of a small walk-in closet. You should go with this size storage unit if:<\/p>\n