Los Angeles, CA Self Storage Prices, Stats and Construction Trends 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. Los Angeles offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

How much does a storage unit cost in Los Angeles, CA?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Los Angeles is $265/month, a decrease of 3.6% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 2.5% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $118 in March, 2026.

Los Angeles self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles rents for $108, while a 5x10 unit would cost $158/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $476/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	$108
5x10	$158
10x10	$265
10x15	$360
10x20	$476
10x30	$603

Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$99
5x10	$162
10x10	$270
10x15	$348
10x20	$455
10x30	$616

* Average monthly rates for Los Angeles in March 2026.

Average storage unit cost in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles storage units in Chesterfield Square, where the standard self storage unit goes for $125/mo. on average, in Eagle Rock, where renters pay $175/mo. on average, and in Historic South-Central, where the average street rates hover around $176/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Winnetka ($188) and Woodland Hills ($196).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Los Angeles is Fairfax with a monthly average street rate of $472, followed by Pico - Union.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Chesterfield Square	$125
2	Eagle Rock	$175
3	Historic South-Central	$176
4	Winnetka	$188
5	Woodland Hills	$196
6	Cypress Park	$207
7	Valley Village	$209
8	Florence	$211
9	Harvard Heights	$221
10	Arleta	$223

Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Fairfax	$472
2	Pico - Union	$392
3	Sunkist Park	$379
4	Mid-City Santa Monica	$365
5	Atwater Village	$363
6	Encino	$360
7	Pico	$355
8	Del Rey	$345
9	Studio City	$340
10	Reseda	$337

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Neighborhood prices

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How Los Angeles, CA, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

How self storage costs in Los Angeles compare to prices in other nearby cities

Check out the table below to see how self storage in Los Angeles compares rent-wise to other places within a 50-mile radius.

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Santa Monica, CA	$384
2	West Hollywood, CA	$308
3	South Pasadena, CA	$285
4	Los Angeles, CA	$265
5	Culver City, CA	$258
6	Inglewood, CA	$241
7	Burbank, CA	$234
8	Glendale, CA	$230
9	El Segundo, CA	$225
10	Vernon, CA	$142

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

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

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

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Los Angeles, CA	$265
2	New York City, NY	$257
3	Las Vegas, NV	$112
4	Phoenix, AZ	$111
5	Jacksonville, FL	$110
6	Dallas, TX	$106
7	Austin, TX	$106
8	San Antonio, TX	$97
9	Houston, TX	$96
10	Oklahoma City, OK	$73

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

Self storage market size in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units	approx. 11,336
No. of self storage facilities	99
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)	7,473,512
Self storage sq. ft. per capita	2.1
New self storage facilities set for delivery in 2026	3
New self storage supply set for delivery in 2026 (sq. ft.)	298,202
Average self storage rent in Los Angeles for a standard 10x10 unit	$265

Los Angeles self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2025 alone, about 696,196 square feet of self storage space came online in Los Angeles, representing 9.3% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in Los Angeles has increased by 10.3%.

Currently, there are 99 self storage facilities and approx. 11,336 storage units in Los Angeles. The local inventory encompasses 7,473,512 square feet of storage space, offering 2.1 square feet per capita.

A total of 298,202 square feet of self storage space is projected for completion in 2026, a decrease of 57.2% compared to last year.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Los Angeles housing market

Total no. of households	1,460,167
Y-o-y change in no. of households	-1.4%
Renter households in Los Angeles	948,063
Homeowner households in Los Angeles	512,104
Households with mortgages in Los Angeles	358,793
Median number of rooms (all housing units)	4.0
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)	808
Average home size (sq. ft.)	1,541
Average apartment rent	$2,749
Median home value	$935,000
Working from home (% of total working population)	15.3%

Self storage for residential clients: key facts and figures about the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.

Los Angeles is home to 948,063 renters and 512,104 homeowners. The average apartment size in Los Angeles is 808 sq. ft. and the average Los Angeles home size is 1,541 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.

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