If you have ever wondered how self storage unit prices are determined, you will want to read this article by Mouser Self Storage, providing storage solutions to South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County. Call us at 682-800-3949 for information about current self storage pricing and availability.
Average range of self storage unit prices.
The average price for storage units in the United States is $84.16 per unit. That, however, is a bit confusing. What size storage unit does that refer to? Is that for the smallest storage unit possible?
That price is actually achieved by taking all of the storage units prices, no matter the size, and dividing by the number of units. It really is indicative of nothing at all.
What we can tell you is that the smallest storage units, either 5’x10’ or 10’x10’, will cost somewhere in the $50-$75 per month range. That is as close as we can come to answering the question of average cost.
What are the determining factors.
Self Storage unit prices are affected by a number of factors.
First, the size of the storage spaces will affect price. The larger the unit the more it will cost. This is almost a universal truth. We do not want to say it applies always at all storage places, but we are confident it is true in 99% of the situations.
Secondly, the geographic location affect self storage unit prices. You will find prices considerably higher in Honolulu, or Los Angeles, or Anchorage, than you will in Des Moines, Cheyenne, or Butte. Put another way, prices will be determined based on what the market will allow. With supply and demand the determining factor, a robust economy with a upper-crest demographic can be charged higher prices; a lower economic demographic will not be able to pay top dollar and thus the storage unit prices will be lower.
Lastly, the number of amenities requested will add to the price. What are these amenities? Climate control is one such amenity, as is electricity in the unit, as is 24/7 access. The most common of these is climate control, and this can cost you an extra $15-$50 per month for the smaller units, possibly an extra $100 per month for the larger units.
Can you find a better price?
Generally speaking, unit prices are not negotiable. However, there are monthly specials as well as senior discounts, long term discounts, and military discounts at many self storage companies. Finding the best price in your city will require a little detective work. Call around. As for prices and ask about monthly specials and discounts. Eventually you will compile a list and be able to find the best deal available.
We are always hesitant, in articles like this one, to name specific prices, simply because price is a dynamic factor which changes often.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, are locally owned and operated, offering the very best in secure self storage. Call us today and ask us about our car storage, RV self storage, boat storage units, and small hobby shops available.