Arlington Self Storage Market Statistics:

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

How much does a storage unit cost in Arlington, TX?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Arlington is $90/month, a decrease of 4.3% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 1.6% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $121 in March, 2025.

Arlington self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Arlington 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 Arlington rents for $39, while a 5x10 unit would cost $55/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $154/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 $55
10x10 $90
10x15 $122
10x20 $154
10x30 $193
Climate-Controlled Units*
Unit Size Avg. Street Rate
5x5 $40
5x10 $62
10x10 $105
10x15 $141
10x20 $179
10x30 $259

* Average monthly rates for Arlington in March 2025.

Average storage unit cost in Arlington 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 Arlington storage units in Manhattan Park, where the standard self storage unit goes for $82/mo. on average, in Pilant Acres, where renters pay $85/mo. on average, and in Downtown Arlington, where the average street rates hover around $86/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Treetop ($91) and Fuller ($94).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Arlington is Arlington Municipal Airport with a monthly average street rate of $290, followed by Gsid.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage
# Neighborhood Average Street Rate
1 Manhattan Park $82
2 Pilant Acres $85
3 Downtown Arlington $86
4 Treetop $91
5 Fuller $94
6 Newton A $96
7 Hunter's Creek $101
8 Gsid South $103
9 Matlock Manor $104
10 Whispering Meadows $105
Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage
# Neighborhood Average Street Rate
1 Arlington Municipal Airport $290
2 Gsid $200
3 Courtright $160
4 Southwest Plaza $156
5 Springridge $156
6 Northwest Industrial $155
7 Walnut $151
8 Parkway Central $148
9 Windhurst $142
10 Windmill Meadows $140

Compare average storage prices in Arlington neighborhoods

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

How Arlington, TX, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

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

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

# City Average Street Rate
1 Forest Hill, TX $286
2 Haltom City, TX $113
3 Grand Prairie, TX $105
4 Mansfield, TX $104
5 Bedford, TX $99
6 Euless, TX $97
7 Hurst, TX $96
8 Richland Hills, TX $93
9 Arlington, TX $90
10 Kennedale, TX $82

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

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

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

# City Average Street Rate
1 New York City, NY $258
2 Phoenix, AZ $117
3 Jacksonville, FL $117
4 Las Vegas, NV $116
5 Austin, TX $111
6 Dallas, TX $108
7 Houston, TX $100
8 San Antonio, TX $100
9 Arlington, TX $90
10 Oklahoma City, OK $78

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

Self storage market size in Arlington, TX

Arlington self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units approx. 4,209
No. of self storage facilities 58
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.) 3,829,225
Self storage sq. ft. per capita 5.8
New self storage facilities set for delivery in 2025 1
New self storage supply set for delivery in 2025 (sq. ft.) 101,250
Average self storage rent in Arlington for a standard 10x10 unit $90

Arlington self storage construction trends

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

Currently, there are 58 self storage facilities and approx. 4,209 storage units in Arlington. The local inventory encompasses 3,829,225 square feet of storage space, offering 5.8 square feet per capita.

A total of 101,250 square feet of self storage space is projected for completion in 2025.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Arlington housing market

Total no. of households 150,945
Y-o-y change in no. of households -6.9%
Renter households in Arlington 70,600
Homeowner households in Arlington 80,345
Households with mortgages in Arlington 47,477
Median number of rooms (all housing units) 5.1
Average apartment size (sq. ft.) 831
Average home size (sq. ft.) 1,773
Average apartment rent $1,377
Median home value $326,900
Working from home (% of total working population) 15.2%

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

Arlington is home to 70,600 renters and 80,345 homeowners. The average apartment size in Arlington is 831 sq. ft. and the average Arlington home size is 1,773 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 28,000 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.