First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17, Helena, AL 35080











Amenities
- Climate-Controlled
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
- Onsite Manager
- Security Camera
- Gate
- Parking
- RV Storage
What customers are saying
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Overview
Located at 5119 Highway 17 in Helena, AL, this First Self Storage facility provides a range of small, medium, and large units, making it a flexible choice for various storage needs. The climate-controlled units are ideal for protecting sensitive belongings from Alabama’s hot and humid summers, ensuring items like electronics, documents, and furniture stay in top condition.
This facility is designed with convenience and security in mind. Features like 24-hour access and drive-up access make loading and unloading hassle-free, whether you’re moving boxes or larger items. The property also offers parking and RV storage, catering to those who need a secure spot for vehicles or recreational gear. With a security camera system and an onsite manager, your belongings are well-protected at all times.
For added convenience, this facility offers a gated entry and a retail store stocked with moving supplies. It’s a great choice for Helena residents, from families needing extra space to RV owners looking for safe storage.
Nearby Storage Units
Storage units in nearby cities
Want to see how Helena, AL, compares to other places? There are plenty of great options nearby. Alabaster, AL, 8 miles away, has 2 self storage facilities with rents starting from $69/month. Or you could drive to Pelham, AL, just 8 miles distant to find other options, where the cheapest units in the 8 facilities there can be rented for $29/month. In Bessemer, AL, just 13 miles away, there are 9 facilities available, offering rents as low as $35/month. Further out, Hueytown, AL (13 miles away), and Homewood, AL (13 miles away), have 2 and 5 facilities, with minimum rents of $55 and $49, respectively.
Check out storage units in trending cities
Still looking for the ideal storage unit? For more great self storage options you wouldn't have to cross the state border: units can be leased in Huntsville, AL and Mobile, AL, starting from $5 and $17, respectively. Even more storage is available and with low starting rents, in Birmingham, AL ($14), Tuscaloosa, AL ($45) and Hoover, AL ($14).
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities does First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17 offer?
There is a wide array of amenities available for the storage units that First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17 has to offer. These amenities include Climate-Controlled, 24 hour access, Drive-Up Access, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Security Camera, Gate, Parking and RV Storage. Most of these amenities can prove to be very useful depending on what you need to store. For example, climate-controlled units can come in handy for keeping sensitive items, drive-up access can make your loading and unloading process easier, and extra security measures will ensure your items are kept safe at all times.
What unit sizes does First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17 offer?
The storage units offered by First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17 can satisfy all of your storage needs. Different sizes here range from 50 to 600 square feet. You can go for smaller units if you don't have a lot of items to store, while choosing a larger space is recommended in case you need to store a lot of furniture, bigger items or even vehicles.
What kind of unit should I get?
The unit size that you should choose obviously depends on how much stuff you need to store. On the one hand, you should think of smaller units (5'x5' or 5'x10') as closets – they can be used to store chairs, lamps, moving boxes and sports equipment, along with smaller pieces of furniture, books and documents.
On the other hand, the 10'x10' and 10'x15' spaces are good for storing larger items of furniture, bicycles and a larger number of possessions. If you need even more space, then 10'x20' and 10'x30' units can easily accommodate the contents of an entire 3- or 4-bedroom house.
How much does a unit cost at First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17?
Storage units offered by First Self Storage - 5119 Highway 17 come at a variety of prices, starting from $50 per month for typically smaller units. However, larger spaces can set you back up to $225 a month.
Is drive-up access important?
We know that when it comes to self storage, there is nothing more important than quickness and accessibility. Drive-up access is an extremely convenient amenity, as you can park your vehicle right next to your unit, making it significantly easier to load and unload the items you will use storage for. However, drive-up storage units tend to be outdoors, so you might consider indoor storage spaces with climate control if you're looking to keep temperature-sensitive items in peak condition.
What is climate control? Do I need it?
Yes, you might, depending on what you need to put in storage. Climate-controlled spaces keep temperatures and humidity levels consistent all the time, which means they are perfect for storing sensitive items. Seeing that a whole host of things can be damaged by varying temperatures and excessive moisture, many people choose to rent climate-controlled units for personal items such as documents, photographs, paintings, collectibles, electronics, wooden furniture, antiques and even vehicles. If you're looking to store such items that are valuable to you, consider renting a climate-controlled unit!
