Storage units in Merced, CA, and nearby areas

Storing non-sensitive items in non-climate-controlled self storage in Merced, CA

Non-climate-controlled units are the most common type of units and Merced is no exception. The majority of non-climate-controlled units are outdoor, making it easy to enjoy drive-up access to them. Small non-climate-controlled units called lockers can also help when you're looking to store a few smaller things. Whether you have sturdy outdoor furniture, kitchenware or gardening tools, they can all go in a non-climate-controlled unit until you need them again.

Pricing for a non-climate-controlled storage unit is around $142/month in Merced.

Climate-controlled self storage provision in Merced, CA

If you're looking to store items that are sensitive to temperature and humidity such as appliances, furniture, documents and clothes, a climate-controlled unit is your go-to choice.

Merced has 6 self storage facilities equipped with climate-controlled units.

The cost of a climate-controlled storage unit hovers around $121/month in Merced.

Vehicle storage in Merced, CA

Self storage facilities in Merced can also be used for storing other types of vehicles, such as cars you don't use on daily basis, motorcycles, ATVs, and so on. There are about 15,488 households with registered vehicles in Merced, which can satisfy the demand for extra vehicle storage space. Most people don't want to have their garages blocked by vehicles they use only occasionally, and a storage unit can help with that issue.

You can find 1 facility in Merced that offers units suitable for vehicle storage.

The monthly rate for vehicle storage in Merced hovers around $132.

Merced, CA, also features boat storage

Taking your boat out on the water is particularly popular in California, as there around 820,490 boats registered there].

During the off-season, you can put your boat in storage in any of the 2 storage facilities offering this type of service in Merced.

Self storage in Merced, CA, makes moving easier

Merced is a dynamic, vibrant city, with about 85,993 residents, and there are more coming in. Around 11,111 people moved to Merced in 2021 alone, in order to make the most of the city's many opportunities, from employment to education and entertainment.

Compared to 10 years ago, Merced's population grew 8.92%.

Here's how the population of Merced changed over the last 10 years:

Numbers are total population figures in Merced, CA, as per the U.S. Census.

However, moving to Merced, or even a local move within Merced, can be complicated – self storage helps with the logistics.

Rent a self storage unit close to your new home and use it to store your belongings, as you pack them, to reduce the volume of items to transport on moving day. You can keep your belongings in storage if you have small repairs and cleaning to do at your new home, until everything is done.

Self storage undergirds renting or owning a home in Merced, CA

In Merced, there are about 58% renters and 42% homeowners. Moreover, around 6% of adults living in California are part of a multi-generational household. Additionally, houses with 2 bedrooms are more widespread than houses with any other number of bedrooms in Merced.

If you are an apartment dweller in Merced, you get to enjoy 951 sq. ft. on average. With storage space less available in apartments, you can move some of your seasonal and bulky items into a storage unit until you need them again to help you enjoy your home more.

For homeowners in Merced, self storage can a be a great service whenever they are home remodeling. You can place the contents of the areas under construction in a storage unit to avoid cluttering your home for the duration of the renovation. As home remodeling can take months, using self storage can help you during this time.

College students can benefit from self storage

In Merced, there are 4 colleges and universities. If you're a college student here, you can also use self storage at the end of the academic year. Instead of moving all your belongings back home — which can be expensive and time-consuming — it's easier to put your things in a storage unit until the next academic year begins. Self storage presents the same type of advantage for international students as they don't need to bring their belongings back if they visit their home country for the summer.