For those of you confused by the variations in storage unit cost, it is our hope that this article will clarify the confusion. We are Mouser Self Storage, serving South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County with affordable self storage solutions. Call us at 682-800-3949 for more information about current pricing.
General explanation regarding storage unit cost.
If you are looking for the simplest explanation possible, go with this generalization: the larger the storage units, the more they will cost. Again, generally speaking, storage units will cost anywhere from $40 per month to $400 per month, depending on a number of factors which we will discuss in the next section. The national average, for the smallest storage unit, is $60 per month.
Factors which may affect the cost.
It is quite possible to see a huge variation of storage unit cost within the same city. Consider Los Angeles, for example. You can find a small storage unit for $50 per month in the City of Angels but drive across town and you might pay $200 per month for the same size unit.
Multiple factors will determine the cost at storage places.
Other than size, the following also affect the storage unit cost: accessibility, geographic location, purpose, seasonality, availability, rental contract length, taxes, fees, and storage insurance.
A city with very few options may see higher prices than in a city with multiple storage places to choose from. Some places may give lower rates for long-term rentals; some may offer lower rates during the winter months, generally the slow season in storage unit rentals.
The last three on this list are the three factors rarely spoken about, but they do exist, and you do need to be aware of them. Local or state taxes can obviously affect the final price. Are there hidden fees or surcharges not mentioned in the ads? And do you need storage insurance, a factor which can be very important if the “secure self storage” advertised is less than optimally secure?
And then factor in specials.
Finally, you need to pay attention to the specials available. It is quite common for the military and first responders to be offered discounts. The same can be said for those renting for long periods like six months to a year. Retiree discounts? Teacher discounts? First month free discounts? Spend an hour of your time calling around to the different storage places to find the best discounts and the best price, but . . .
Do not settle on poor security. Your possessions are important to you, and storage places must offer the best in security, or they do not deserve your dollars. You may, in fact, have to pay extra for the best security, but it will be worth it.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, in Haslet, are locally owned and operated. Call us today and ask us about our car storage, RV self storage, boat storage units, small hobby shops, and storage solutions for your household possessions. We have the solutions to your storage needs, and can give you guidance in choosing the storage unit which matches your needs.