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Non-climate-controlled self storage provision in Washington, DC

Self storage units in Washington come in many shapes and sizes as they serve various needs. Non-climate-controlled units are the most common ones and they're usually situated outdoors. That means they often offer the perk of drive-up access. Most people store items such as patio furniture, kitchen items and gardening tools in non-climate-controlled units. You can also rent indoor units — the smaller ones are also known as lockers.

The cost of a non-climate-controlled storage stands at around $152/month in Washington.

Count on climate-controlled self storage in Washington, DC, for sensitive items

Some items such as furniture, documents, appliances and others need to be stored in a special environment where temperature and humidity are optimal to preserve them. In this case, climate-controlled units are the perfect choice for storage away from home.

A total of 22 self storage facilities provide climate-controlled units in Washington.

Climate-controlled units in Washington rent for $158/month.

Self Storage can assist you when you're relocating to Washington, DC

With Washington boasting varied job prospects and an attractive lifestyle, 131,695 people made Washington their new home in 2021, based on U.S. Census data. Overall, the city's population is 683,154 people, a -2.68% change year-over-year.

Compared to 10 years ago, Washington's population grew 12.78%.

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

Numbers are total population figures in Washington, DC, as per the U.S. Census.

The Washington, DC, housing market benefits from self storage

When it comes to the Washington housing market, about 43% of residents are homeowners and close to 57% are renters. Moreover, 2% of adults in DC are part of multigenerational households. A typical home in Washington has 1 bedroom. It also has an average of about 1,234 square feet.

Renters living in a Washington apartment usually enjoy about 746 square feet. If they need to make more room in their apartments, seasonal and bulky items can stay in a storage unit until later.

As for homeowners, self storage can come in handy whenever they're about to start a home improvement project, for instance. As these types of projects can carry on over a few months, moving belongings from the area of the home under construction into storage can be quite effective. The project can be finished without cluttering the rest of the home.

Self storage in Washington, DC, keeps college students' stuff over the summer break

Washington sees numerous students each year, who are enlisted in the city's no less than 22 higher education institutions. As many of these students are living in Washington over summer, they need a place to keep their dorm room belongings until the next semester starts. Fortunately, there are multiple self storage facilities in Washington located at a convenient distance from the campuses, and college students can easily rent a unit to keep their stuff safe.