San Jose Self Storage Market Statistics:

Rent Prices, Local Inventory and Development Trends (January 2025)

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 Jose offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

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

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in San Jose is $173/month, an increase of 2.4% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 2.4% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $120 in January, 2025.

San Jose self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the San Jose 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 Jose rents for $69, while a 5x10 unit would cost $106/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $300/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 $69
5x10 $106
10x10 $173
10x15 $233
10x20 $300
10x30 $421
Climate-Controlled Units*
Unit Size Avg. Street Rate
5x5 $75
5x10 $101
10x10 $166
10x15 $240
10x20 $303
10x30 $481

* Average monthly rates for San Jose in January 2025.

Average storage unit cost in San Jose 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 Jose storage units in North San Jose, where the standard self storage unit goes for $168/mo. on average, in Blossom Valley, where renters pay $188/mo. on average, and in North Valley, where the average street rates hover around $193/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Downtown San Jose ($194) and Fairgrounds and East San Jose ($206).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in San Jose is Cambrian Park with a monthly average street rate of $282, followed by Santa Teresa.

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Want to find the best self storage deals? Browse listings in your preferred San Jose neighborhoods and San Jose Zip Codes for more details on what’s available and compare rent prices, unit sizes and amenities.

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

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

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

# City Average Street Rate
1 Mountain View, CA $238
2 Los Gatos, CA $227
3 Cupertino, CA $226
4 Campbell, CA $212
5 Saratoga, CA $199
6 Sunnyvale, CA $196
7 Morgan Hill, CA $184
8 San Jose, CA $173
9 Santa Clara, CA $162
10 Milpitas, CA $160

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for January 2025.

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

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

# City Average Street Rate
1 New York City, NY $254
2 San Jose, CA $173
3 Las Vegas, NV $118
4 Phoenix, AZ $117
5 Jacksonville, FL $115
6 Austin, TX $111
7 Dallas, TX $108
8 San Antonio, TX $101
9 Houston, TX $100
10 Oklahoma City, OK $76

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for January 2025.

Self storage market size in San Jose, CA

San Jose self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units approx. 4,764
No. of self storage facilities 68
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.) 4,706,861
Self storage sq. ft. per capita 4.0
Average self storage rent in San Jose for a standard 10x10 unit $173

San Jose self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2024 alone, about 179,983 square feet of self storage space came online in San Jose, representing 3.8% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in San Jose has increased by 4%.

Currently, there are 68 self storage facilities and approx. 4,764 storage units in San Jose. The local inventory encompasses 4,706,861 square feet of storage space, offering 4.0 square feet per capita.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the San Jose housing market

Total no. of households 324,376
Y-o-y change in no. of households -0.2%
Renter households in San Jose 142,125
Homeowner households in San Jose 182,251
Households with mortgages in San Jose 128,587
Median number of rooms (all housing units) 5.0
Average apartment size (sq. ft.) 883
Average home size (sq. ft.) N/A
Average apartment rent $3,036
Median home value $1,015,300
Working from home (% of total working population) 15.3%

Self storage for residential clients: key facts and figures about the San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose is home to 142,125 renters and 182,251 homeowners. The average apartment size in San Jose is 883 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 more than 30,000 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.