Raleigh, NC 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. Raleigh offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

How much does a storage unit cost in Raleigh, NC?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Raleigh is $100/month, a decrease of 1% 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.

Raleigh self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Raleigh 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 Raleigh rents for $45, while a 5x10 unit would cost $64/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $160/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	$45
5x10	$64
10x10	$100
10x15	$134
10x20	$160
10x30	$228

Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$44
5x10	$67
10x10	$109
10x15	$143
10x20	$195
10x30	$285

* Average monthly rates for Raleigh in March 2026.

Average storage unit cost in Raleigh 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 Raleigh storage units in Bashford Ridge, where the standard self storage unit goes for $80/mo. on average, in Village of Fox Run, where renters pay $102/mo. on average, and in Trinity Park, where the average street rates hover around $104/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Summit Ridge ($109) and Mordecai ($110).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Raleigh is Woodcrest with a monthly average street rate of $359, followed by Brier Creek.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Bashford Ridge	$80
2	Village of Fox Run	$102
3	Trinity Park	$104
4	Summit Ridge	$109
5	Mordecai	$110
6	Oak Park	$112
7	Hope Valley	$114
8	Banks Pointe	$116
9	Brentwood	$117
10	Riverview	$118

Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Woodcrest	$359
2	Brier Creek	$332
3	Ridgewood	$237
4	Timberlake Estates	$217
5	North Ridge	$208
6	Pinecrest	$193
7	Downtown Raleigh	$169
8	Valley Estates	$168
9	Carriage Woods	$165
10	Crabtree Pines	$164

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Neighborhood prices

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How Raleigh, NC, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

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

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

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Clayton, NC	$120
2	Knightdale, NC	$116
3	Rolesville, NC	$116
4	Wake Forest, NC	$112
5	Wendell, NC	$107
6	Garner, NC	$104
7	Raleigh, NC	$100
8	Apex, NC	$98
9	Cary, NC	$92
10	Morrisville, NC	$89

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

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

Check out the table below to see how self storage rent in Raleigh 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	Raleigh, NC	$100
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 Raleigh, NC

Raleigh self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units	approx. 6,994
No. of self storage facilities	81
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)	4,887,066
Self storage sq. ft. per capita	7.6
Average self storage rent in Raleigh for a standard 10x10 unit	$100

Raleigh self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2025 alone, about 228,253 square feet of self storage space came online in Raleigh, representing 4.7% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in Raleigh has increased by 4.9%.

Currently, there are 81 self storage facilities and approx. 6,994 storage units in Raleigh. The local inventory encompasses 4,887,066 square feet of storage space, offering 7.6 square feet per capita.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Raleigh housing market

Total no. of households	211,433
Y-o-y change in no. of households	-7.6%
Renter households in Raleigh	105,789
Homeowner households in Raleigh	105,644
Households with mortgages in Raleigh	75,661
Median number of rooms (all housing units)	5.1
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)	947
Average home size (sq. ft.)	1,892
Average apartment rent	$1,567
Median home value	$445,600
Working from home (% of total working population)	18.4%

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

Raleigh is home to 105,789 renters and 105,644 homeowners. The average apartment size in Raleigh is 947 sq. ft. and the average Raleigh home size is 1,892 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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