Fresno Self Storage Market Statistics:

Rent Prices, Local Inventory and Development Trends (May 2026)

Self storage has become crucial for navigating major life events. It can be particularly useful for events such as moving, downsizing and when changes in household composition occur, as well as when engaging in home remodeling projects and organizational endeavors. Fresno offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

How much does a storage unit cost in Fresno, CA?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Fresno is $129/month, an increase of 1.6% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 3.3% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $119 in May, 2026.

Fresno self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Fresno self storage market includes several other types of units that can vary in terms of size and amenities, and naturally, price.

For instance, a 5x5 self storage unit in Fresno rents for $57, while a 5x10 unit would cost $75/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $194/month. Non-climate-controlled units typically come with lower price tags than their climate-controlled counterparts of the same size.

Non-Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$57
5x10	$75
10x10	$129
10x15	$157
10x20	$194
10x30	$232

Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$61
5x10	$81
10x10	$136
10x15	$174
10x20	$215
10x30	N/A

* Average monthly rates for Fresno in May 2026.

Average storage unit cost in Fresno by neighborhood

Self storage prices can vary depending on location as some neighborhoods might offer more budget-friendly self storage rates than others.

You can find cheap Fresno storage units in Van Ness Industrial District, where the standard self storage unit goes for $110/mo. on average, in River Park, where renters pay $112/mo. on average, and in Highway City, where the average street rates hover around $135/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Holt ($139) and Roeding ($148).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Fresno is South Sabre with a monthly average street rate of $249, followed by Lincoln Park.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Van Ness Industrial District	$110
2	River Park	$112
3	Highway City	$135
4	Holt	$139
5	Roeding	$148

Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	South Sabre	$249
2	Lincoln Park	$241
3	Palm Bluffs Business Park	$208
4	Hoover	$191
5	Fig Garden Loop	$175

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Neighborhood prices

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How Fresno, CA, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

How self storage costs in Fresno compare to prices in other nearby cities

Check out the table below to see how self storage in Fresno compares rent-wise to other places in the state of California.

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Clovis, CA	$167
2	Kingsburg, CA	$149
3	Fresno, CA	$129
4	Dinuba, CA	$123
5	Reedley, CA	$120
6	Madera, CA	$115
7	Selma, CA	$110
8	Lemoore, CA	$106
9	Hanford, CA	$101
10	Sanger, CA	$100

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for May 2026.

How self storage costs in Fresno compare to rates in other sought-after cities in the US

Check out the table below to see how self storage rent in Fresno compares to other popular cities in the US.

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	New York City, NY	$260
2	Fresno, CA	$129
3	Las Vegas, NV	$111
4	Phoenix, AZ	$111
5	Jacksonville, FL	$111
6	Dallas, TX	$108
7	Austin, TX	$108
8	San Antonio, TX	$98
9	Houston, TX	$96
10	Oklahoma City, OK	$73

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for May 2026.

Self storage market size in Fresno, CA

Fresno self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units	approx. 3,015
No. of self storage facilities	44
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)	4,893,795
Self storage sq. ft. per capita	7.1
Average self storage rent in Fresno for a standard 10x10 unit	$129

Fresno self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years.

Currently, there are 44 self storage facilities and approx. 3,015 storage units in Fresno. The local inventory encompasses 4,893,795 square feet of storage space, offering 7.1 square feet per capita.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Fresno housing market

Total no. of households	180,634
Y-o-y change in no. of households	1.7%
Renter households in Fresno	84,722
Homeowner households in Fresno	95,912
Households with mortgages in Fresno	62,855
Median number of rooms (all housing units)	5.1
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)	908
Average home size (sq. ft.)	1,482
Average apartment rent	$1,627
Median home value	$399,300
Working from home (% of total working population)	9.2%

Self storage for residential clients: key facts and figures about the Fresno housing market

Generally associated with life events, the self storage industry is equipped to respond to people with changing housing situations, whether that means moving, downsizing, welcoming a new baby, or embracing multi-generational living. Lifestyle choices are also a demand driver for self storage, including preferences for snowbirding, digital nomading and RV travelling.

Looking at the type of residential customers that the Fresno self storage sector serves, it caters to both renters and homeowners, acting as extensions of their homes when living spaces are not big enough for the things people own.

Fresno is home to 84,722 renters and 95,912 homeowners. The average apartment size in Fresno is 908 sq. ft. and the average Fresno home size is 1,482 sq. ft.

Self storage for business

Alongside the residential sector, self storage responds to needs arising from conducting business. Entrepreneurs and small business owners, including brick-and-mortar retailers, can turn to self storage to store their merchandise all while keeping it accessible.

Legal and medical professionals often turn to self storage as they are generally required to keep hard copies of their records. Realtors and interior designers also find self storage particularly useful for temporarily storing staging furniture. Moreover, blue collar businesses can benefit from storing their heavy equipment and supplies close to their work site.

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Where does our data come from?

All data related to self storage was compiled by StorageCafe, an online self storage search portal featuring nearly 31,000 listings across the U.S.

The self storage rental statistics on this page were sourced from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, the industry's most comprehensive market intelligence tool for investment professionals, equity investors, lenders and property managers who underwrite and manage investments in the multifamily, student housing, self storage, office and industrial sectors. Yardi Matrix maintains operational profiles for over 40,000 self storage facilities across the U.S.

Average home size data is from PropertyShark, while demographic data is from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey.