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Secure Self-storage Solutions

Looking to stow your things for a few months—or years? Our guide covers everything you need to know, from security features and costs to packing tips and storage options for boats and vehicles.

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Secure Self-storage Solutions

Looking to stow your things for a few months—or years? Our guide covers everything you need to know, from security features and costs to packing tips and storage options for boats and vehicles.

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How does self-storage work?

From unit sizes to what you can (and can’t) store in a self-storage unit, we’ll answer all your questions.

Find a self-storage company

Compare your options to find the right storage option for your needs.

Save money

Storage fees can add up. We’ll help you keep costs as low as possible.

Packing tips

Want to get the most out of your storage unit? We’ll show you how to pack like a pro.

On this page

How does self-storage work?

Find a self-storage company

Save money

Packing tips

How does self-storage work?

From pricing to access to auctions, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about self-storage.

Jenny Willden

01/23/2023

13 Things You Should Know Before You Rent a Self-Storage Unit

Kurt Manwaring

10/27/2022

What Can (and Can’t) I Store in a Storage Unit?

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Kurt Manwaring

07/09/2024

How to Estimate the Storage Unit Size You Need

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11/30/2022

What to Know About Climate-Controlled Storage

Our top picks for the best secure self-storage companies

We’ve researched 8 storage providers and analyzed more than 2,500 quotes to find the best storage unit companies in the nation. We’ll walk you through the pros and cons of these nationwide self-storage companies so you can find the right option for your things.

Extra Space Storage

4.5

$220 avg. cost

1,850+ locations

$160 avg. cost

1,350 locations

$160 avg. cost

2,000+ locations

3.9

$200 avg. cost

800+ locations

3.8

$140 avg.cost

2,000+ locations

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Compare self-storage options

Our side-by-side comparison will walk you through storage options, policies, customer reviews, average costs, and everything else you need to know to choose a storage company.

Frank Lanigan

03/20/2024

2024’s Top 5 Self-Storage Companies

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Julia Campbell

01/11/2022

Best 24-Hour Access Storage Units

Best Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Companies

Frank Lanigan

02/02/2023

4 Best Climate-Controlled Storage Companies of 2024

Joe Roberts

01/23/2023

2024’s 3 Best Temporary Storage Solutions

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10/11/2023

The 3 Best Locks for Storage Units in 2024

Self-storage costs and how to save money

Self-storage costs vary widely by location and storage unit size. We’ll help you know what to expect and how to save.

Kurt Manwaring

06/17/2024

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Storage Unit?

Kurt Manwaring

07/12/2024

Do I Need Insurance for My Storage Unit?

How to securely pack a storage unit

Save money by learning how to pack your storage unit as efficiently as possible.

Frank Lanigan

10/29/2022

How to Pack a Self-Storage Unit

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Kurt Manwaring

11/22/2022

How to Store Clothes in a Storage Unit

Kurt Manwaring

10/27/2022

What Can (and Can’t) I Store in a Storage Unit?

Frank Lanigan

10/11/2023

What to Know About Storage Unit Locks

Looking for moving resources?

Looking into self-storage while you get ready for a move? We can help with that, too. Learn more about the three basic moving services to determine which option is right for you.