Seattle, WA 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. Seattle offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

How much does a storage unit cost in Seattle, WA?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Seattle is $187/month, a decrease of 3.1% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 3.3% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $119 in May, 2026.

Seattle self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the Seattle 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 Seattle rents for $70, while a 5x10 unit would cost $107/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $314/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	$70
5x10	$107
10x10	$187
10x15	$232
10x20	$314
10x30	$436

Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$69
5x10	$109
10x10	$186
10x15	$241
10x20	$314
10x30	$453

* Average monthly rates for Seattle in May 2026.

Average storage unit cost in Seattle 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 Seattle storage units in Riverview, where the standard self storage unit goes for $72/mo. on average, in Olympic Hills, where renters pay $115/mo. on average, and in North Beacon Hill, where the average street rates hover around $148/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Mid-Beacon Hill and North Queen Anne ($153) and Roosevelt ($157).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in Seattle is Mount Baker with a monthly average street rate of $281, followed by Central Waterfront.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Riverview	$72
2	Olympic Hills	$115
3	North Beacon Hill	$148
4	Mid-Beacon Hill	$153
5	North Queen Anne	$153
6	Roosevelt	$157
7	Maple Leaf	$165
8	Fremont	$166
9	First Hill	$170
10	Wedgwood	$173

Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Mount Baker	$281
2	Central Waterfront	$270
3	Parkwood	$259
4	Victory Heights	$246
5	Ballinger	$230
6	Ballard	$229
7	Rainier Beach	$228
8	Fairmount Park	$227
9	Interbay	$224
10	Wallingford	$221

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Neighborhood prices

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How Seattle, WA, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

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

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

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Mercer Island, WA	$267
2	Newcastle, WA	$200
3	Seattle, WA	$187
4	Bellevue, WA	$181
5	Shoreline, WA	$181
6	Seatac, WA	$180
7	Kirkland, WA	$176
8	Renton, WA	$175
9	Tukwila, WA	$157
10	Burien, WA	$138

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

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

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

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	New York City, NY	$260
2	Seattle, WA	$187
3	Las Vegas, NV	$111
4	Phoenix, AZ	$111
5	Jacksonville, FL	$111
6	Dallas, TX	$108
7	Austin, TX	$108
8	San Antonio, TX	$98
9	Houston, TX	$96
10	Oklahoma City, OK	$73

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

Self storage market size in Seattle, WA

Seattle self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units	approx. 7,372
No. of self storage facilities	63
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)	4,145,413
Self storage sq. ft. per capita	4.3
New self storage facilities set for delivery in 2026	1
New self storage supply set for delivery in 2026 (sq. ft.)	23,737
Average self storage rent in Seattle for a standard 10x10 unit	$187

Seattle self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2025 alone, about 313,830 square feet of self storage space came online in Seattle, representing 7.6% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in Seattle has increased by 8.2%.

Currently, there are 63 self storage facilities and approx. 7,372 storage units in Seattle. The local inventory encompasses 4,145,413 square feet of storage space, offering 4.3 square feet per capita.

A total of 23,737 square feet of self storage space is projected for completion in 2026, a decrease of 92.4% compared to last year.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the Seattle housing market

Total no. of households	364,627
Y-o-y change in no. of households	0.7%
Renter households in Seattle	205,113
Homeowner households in Seattle	159,514
Households with mortgages in Seattle	112,620
Median number of rooms (all housing units)	4.0
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)	694
Average home size (sq. ft.)	1,710
Average apartment rent	$2,241
Median home value	$910,300
Working from home (% of total working population)	20.7%

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

Seattle is home to 205,113 renters and 159,514 homeowners. The average apartment size in Seattle is 694 sq. ft. and the average Seattle home size is 1,710 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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