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Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

Self Storage 25 - 200 Sq. Ft.
4.6/5 - 187 Reviews
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3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Units Availability
Small Storage Unit
9x10
Self Storage
90 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$90 - $113/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x10
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$70 - $88/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$40 - $50/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x15
Self Storage
150 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$150 - $188/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$95 - $119/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Self Storage
200 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$200/mo

Amenities

  • Climate-Controlled
  • Indoor
  • Retail Available
  • Onsite Manager
  • Security Camera
  • Gate
  • Parking
  • Online Payment

What customers are saying

4.6/5 - 187 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of Affordable Family Storage at 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

Do Not Get your storage heere. Most HORRIBLE DISCUSTUNG STORAGE SO NOT RENT THETE. THEY HAVE A LADY MANAGER THAT YELLS SCREAMS AND CUSSED AT THE CUSTOMETS SHE HAS THTRATENEF DEVERAL CUSTOMERS AND INCLUDUNG MYSELF IVE SER HRT GO TO WORK ON DRUGS AND HIGH LAST SATURDAY I WAS USING MY OHONE IN MY CAR SITTING FIR 15 MIN SHE PULLD UP SCTRAMING AT ME CALLUNG ME NAMES THEN LICKEF ME OUT OF MY DTORSGE FIR UDING MY OHONE IN THE PARKING LOT NOW IM GETTING EVICTED. IVE NEVER BEEN LATE DOMETHING NEEDS TO NE DONE GETTING AN A TOURNEY FIR SURE ... Read more
Amanda J. - 30 August 2025
The office team is very friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean and kept up nicely. No pressure to sign up for extras I didn't need. Cubesmart recently handed ownership back to Affordable Family Storage, so that will be an unknown for me, but generally local companies pricing is better than algorithm based chain companies. I have always been happy with Cubesmart facilities, which is why I originally chose this place. Reason I scored low is first, one of the garage doors is broken, and has been since I moved my stuff in. That makes it highly inconvenient and a tight squeeze for everyone to share the middle door. Secondly, there's only one cart in the whole facility. I hope the new owners invest in some carts for customer use. For now, it's highly recommended to byo, otherwise you might have to wander the halls looking for one ... Read more
Daniel M. - 23 February 2025
We rented a storage unit here in November and kept it for three months. Overall, it served its purpose, but there were both positives and negatives to our experience. Positives: • Great Customer Service – The front desk manager was incredibly helpful, super nice, and very welcoming. I have absolutely no complaints about her customer service—she was fantastic! • Affordable – The price was reasonable and fit our needs at the time. Challenges: 1. Difficult Access – When we first moved in, our unit was located far back in the facility. Unfortunately, the closest door for easy access was broken, and despite renting for three months, it was never fixed. When we moved out, that door was still broken, making it much harder to get our stuff out. 2. Cart Availability Issues – When we first moved in, they did have carts available, which was super convenient. However, when we came back to move everything out, there was only one cart, and someone else was using it. When we returned to grab it, we saw another person go in, take the cart, and leave with it. Since the facility has security cameras and individual access codes, I’m surprised they’re not able to track or charge people who take carts and don’t return them. This made moving out a lot more difficult than expected. 3. Security Concerns – The facility is in an area where we noticed random people walking around who seemed sketchy. Because of this, we felt the need to have someone stay near the U-Haul at all times while moving our belongings. 4. Parking Challenges – It’s not easy to access with a U-Haul truck because the parking lot is extremely small, making it difficult to maneuver. If multiple people are moving at the same time, it becomes a tight squeeze, and there’s a risk of cars getting scraped. If you’re looking for a cheap storage unit and can deal with these challenges, then this place might work for you. However, given the broken access doors, cart issues, and difficult parking situation, I wouldn’t personally rent here again. That said, the management was great, and I believe some of these issues are due to the location rather than poor service. ... Read more
Heather R. - 4 February 2025
No one to check in as told. Had to register online and pay insurance which I didn’t want. Sent code which didn’t work. Told someone would call this was 2 hr later. No lock on until. If I’d had another choice I would have done that. Will rent for now. But out of here as soon as I can. Would NOT recommend CubeSmart ... Read more
Roberta W. - 24 December 2024
The customer service here is amazing! We weren’t really sure what we were looking for, but Bethany helped us choose the right space for our needs. Moving is tough already, cubemart & Bethany made it seem less intimidating. ... Read more
Lauren - 13 November 2024
This was the easiest storage rental process I’ve ever gone through. Did everything online paid my first payment and my lock was waiting for me inside my unit. I had access within 5 minutes. Customer Service was very helpful. ... Read more
Missy F. - 10 November 2024

Overview

This Affordable Family Storage facility, located at 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy in Des Moines, IA, offers a wide selection of storage unit sizes, including small, medium, and large options. The variety makes it suitable for everything from seasonal items to larger furniture or household storage needs.

With climate-controlled units, this facility provides essential protection for items sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations, like wooden furniture, electronics, or important documents—perfect for the ever-changing Iowa weather. Storage is conveniently indoor, offering added security and shelter from outdoor elements. The property also features parking, security cameras, and an onsite manager to enhance safety and provide on-the-spot assistance.

For those seeking a seamless rental experience, this facility offers online payment and a retail space for moving supplies. Whether you're relocating within Des Moines or just need extra space, this Affordable Family Storage facility is an excellent choice for secure, accessible storage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is a wide array of amenities available for the storage units that Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy has to offer. These amenities include Climate-Controlled, Indoor, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Security Camera, Gate, Parking and Online Payment. 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.

The storage units offered by Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy can satisfy all of your storage needs. Different sizes here range from 25 to 200 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.

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.

Storage units offered by Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy come at a variety of prices, starting from $40 per month for typically smaller units. However, larger spaces can set you back up to $200 a month.

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.

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!