San Bernardino Self Storage Market Statistics:

Rent Prices, Local Inventory and Development Trends (March 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. San Bernardino offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

How much does a storage unit cost in San Bernardino, CA?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in San Bernardino is $96/month, a decrease of 3% 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.

San Bernardino self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino rents for $39, while a 5x10 unit would cost $58/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $165/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	$39
5x10	$58
10x10	$96
10x15	$140
10x20	$165
10x30	$249

Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$59
5x10	$70
10x10	$125
10x15	$167
10x20	$206
10x30	$200

* Average monthly rates for San Bernardino in March 2026.

Average storage unit cost in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino storage units in Ridgeline, where the standard self storage unit goes for $79/mo. on average, in Hudson, where renters pay $85/mo. on average, and in Kendall, where the average street rates hover around $99/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Curtis ($117) and Cajon ($120).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in San Bernardino is California with a monthly average street rate of $220, followed by Del Rosa.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Ridgeline	$79
2	Hudson	$85
3	Kendall	$99
4	Curtis	$117
5	Cajon	$120

Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	California	$220
2	Del Rosa	$205
3	Stadium West	$188
4	San Gorgonio	$179
5	South Pointe	$166

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Neighborhood prices

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How San Bernardino, CA, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

How self storage costs in San Bernardino compare to prices in other nearby cities

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

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Crestline, CA	$176
2	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	$162
3	Fontana, CA	$133
4	Rialto, CA	$124
5	Grand Terrace, CA	$122
6	Loma Linda, CA	$107
7	Colton, CA	$107
8	Bloomington, CA	$106
9	Highland, CA	$106
10	San Bernardino, CA	$96

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

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

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

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

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

Self storage market size in San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units	approx. 2,111
No. of self storage facilities	26
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)	1,547,635
Self storage sq. ft. per capita	3.4
Average self storage rent in San Bernardino for a standard 10x10 unit	$96

San Bernardino self storage construction trends

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

Currently, there are 26 self storage facilities and approx. 2,111 storage units in San Bernardino. The local inventory encompasses 1,547,635 square feet of storage space, offering 3.4 square feet per capita.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the San Bernardino housing market

Total no. of households	64,370
Y-o-y change in no. of households	1.6%
Renter households in San Bernardino	32,913
Homeowner households in San Bernardino	31,457
Households with mortgages in San Bernardino	22,071
Median number of rooms (all housing units)	4.7
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)	826
Average home size (sq. ft.)	1,300
Average apartment rent	$1,857
Median home value	$455,800
Working from home (% of total working population)	5.2%

Self storage for residential clients: key facts and figures about the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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.

San Bernardino is home to 32,913 renters and 31,457 homeowners. The average apartment size in San Bernardino is 826 sq. ft. and the average San Bernardino home size is 1,300 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.