Jacksonville Self Storage Market Statistics:

Rent Prices, Local Inventory and Development Trends (August 2024)

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

How much does a storage unit cost in Jacksonville, FL?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Jacksonville is $113/month, an increase of 1.8% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 4.8% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $120 in August, 2024.

Jacksonville self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville rents for $49, while a 5x10 unit would cost $64/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $183/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 $49
5x10 $64
10x10 $113
10x15 $148
10x20 $183
10x30 $239
Climate-Controlled Units*
Unit Size Avg. Street Rate
5x5 $55
5x10 $81
10x10 $132
10x15 $172
10x20 $225
10x30 $304

* Average monthly rates for Jacksonville in August 2024.

Average storage unit cost in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville storage units in Oceanway, where the standard self storage unit goes for $100/mo. on average, in East Arlington, where renters pay $103/mo. on average, and in Ortega Farms, where the average street rates hover around $106/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Wesconnett ($111) and Pickwick Park, Magnolia Gardens and Duclay ($114).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Jacksonville is Spring Glen with a monthly average street rate of $402, followed by College Park.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage
# Neighborhood Average Street Rate
1 Oceanway $100
2 East Arlington $103
3 Ortega Farms $106
4 Wesconnett $111
5 Pickwick Park $114
6 Magnolia Gardens $114
7 Duclay $114
8 Englewood $115
9 Deerwood Center $115
10 Lackawanna $116
Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage
# Neighborhood Average Street Rate
1 Spring Glen $402
2 College Park $276
3 Southpoint $244
4 Mandarin Station - Losco $235
5 Chimney Lakes $232
6 Arrowhead $210
7 McGirts Creek $199
8 Mandarin $185
9 Greenland $184
10 Regency $182

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How Jacksonville, FL, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

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

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

# City Average Street Rate
1 St. Johns, FL $152
2 St. Augustine, FL $142
3 Jacksonville Beach, FL $121
4 Atlantic Beach, FL $119
5 Fernandina Beach, FL $115
6 Jacksonville, FL $113
7 Fleming Island, FL $108
8 Callahan, FL $105
9 Middleburg, FL $87
10 Waldo, FL $78

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for August 2024.

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

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

# City Average Street Rate
1 New York City, NY $247
2 Phoenix, AZ $115
3 Las Vegas, NV $114
4 Austin, TX $113
5 Jacksonville, FL $113
6 Dallas, TX $109
7 Tucson, AZ $109
8 San Antonio, TX $101
9 Houston, TX $93
10 Fort Worth, TX $93

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for August 2024.

Self storage market size in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units approx. 9,408
No. of self storage facilities 140
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.) 9,760,580
Self storage sq. ft. per capita 9.5
New self storage facilities set for delivery in 2024 5
New self storage supply set for delivery in 2024 (sq. ft.) 389,803
Average self storage rent in Jacksonville for a standard 10x10 unit $113

Jacksonville self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2023 alone, about 188,705 square feet of self storage space came online in Jacksonville, representing 1.9% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in Jacksonville has increased by 2%.

Currently, there are 140 self storage facilities and approx. 9,408 storage units in Jacksonville. The local inventory encompasses 9,760,580 square feet of storage space, offering 9.5 square feet per capita.

A total of 389,803 square feet of self storage space is projected for completion in 2024, an increase of 106.6% compared to last year.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Jacksonville housing market

Total no. of households 366,780
Y-o-y change in no. of households 8.2%
Renter households in Jacksonville 159,301
Homeowner households in Jacksonville 207,479
Households with mortgages in Jacksonville 137,241
Median number of rooms (all housing units) 5.5
Average apartment size (sq. ft.) 976
Average home size (sq. ft.) 1,731
Average apartment rent $1,498
Median home value $215,700
Working from home (% of total working population) 7.4%

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

Jacksonville is home to 159,301 renters and 207,479 homeowners. The average apartment size in Jacksonville is 976 sq. ft. and the average Jacksonville home size is 1,731 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 29,000 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 30,000 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.