Albuquerque Self Storage Market Statistics:

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

How much does a storage unit cost in Albuquerque, NM?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Albuquerque is $127/month, a decrease of 2.3% 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 August, 2026.

Albuquerque self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque rents for $44, while a 5x10 unit would cost $64/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $167/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 SizeAvg. Street Rate
5x5$44
5x10$64
10x10$127
10x15$138
10x20$167
10x30$221
Climate-Controlled Units*
Unit SizeAvg. Street Rate
5x5$66
5x10$82
10x10$129
10x15$176
10x20$224
10x30$311

* Average monthly rates for Albuquerque in August 2026.

Average storage unit cost in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque storage units in Jackson, where the standard self storage unit goes for $97/mo. on average, in South Los Altos, where renters pay $98/mo. on average, and in Alta Monte, where the average street rates hover around $101/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Broadway and Yale Village ($102) and Los Volcanes ($104).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Albuquerque is Stronghurst with a monthly average street rate of $343, followed by Greater Gardner.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage
#NeighborhoodAverage Street Rate
1 Jackson$97
2 South Los Altos$98
3 Alta Monte$101
4 Broadway$102
5 Yale Village$102
6 Los Volcanes$104
7 Wells Park$106
8 South San Pedro$108
9 Trumbull Village$108
10 Mark Twain$108
Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage
#NeighborhoodAverage Street Rate
1 Stronghurst$343
2 Greater Gardner$303
3 Jade Park$293
4 Netherwood Park$216
5 North Eastern Albuquerque$194
6 S.R. Marmon$168
7 Osuna Park$167
8 Del Norte$166
9 Ladera West$163
10 Candelmen$162

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How Albuquerque, NM, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

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

Check out the table below to see how self storage in Albuquerque compares rent-wise to other places in the state of New Mexico.

#CityAverage Street Rate
1 Sandia Park, NM$139
2 Santa Fe, NM$138
3 Albuquerque, NM$127
4 Belen, NM$118
5 Rio Rancho, NM$108
6 Las Cruces, NM$77
7 Santa Teresa, NM$77
8 Los Lunas, NM$75
9 Bernalillo, NM$73
10 Alamogordo, NM$71

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

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

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

#CityAverage Street Rate
1 New York City, NY$265
2 Albuquerque, NM$127
3 Las Vegas, NV$111
4 Phoenix, AZ$110
5 Jacksonville, FL$110
6 Austin, TX$110
7 Dallas, TX$108
8 San Antonio, TX$97
9 Houston, TX$96
10 Oklahoma City, OK$73

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

Self storage market size in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque self storage market statistics

No. of self storage unitsapprox. 6,728
No. of self storage facilities107
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)5,324,248
Self storage sq. ft. per capita7.6
Average self storage rent in Albuquerque for a standard 10x10 unit$127

Albuquerque self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2025 alone, about 166,255 square feet of self storage space came online in Albuquerque, representing 3.1% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in Albuquerque has increased by 3.2%.

Currently, there are 107 self storage facilities and approx. 6,728 storage units in Albuquerque. The local inventory encompasses 5,324,248 square feet of storage space, offering 7.6 square feet per capita.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Albuquerque housing market

Total no. of households243,664
Y-o-y change in no. of households0%
Renter households in Albuquerque93,242
Homeowner households in Albuquerque150,422
Households with mortgages in Albuquerque96,005
Median number of rooms (all housing units)5.3
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)828
Average home size (sq. ft.)1,680
Average apartment rent$1,402
Median home value$308,000
Working from home (% of total working population)11.5%

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

Albuquerque is home to 93,242 renters and 150,422 homeowners. The average apartment size in Albuquerque is 828 sq. ft. and the average Albuquerque home size is 1,680 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.

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.