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November Self Storage Report: Prices Hold Steady With a 1.0% National Year-Over-Year Rise

Key Takeaways: 1% national year-over-year gain puts self storage rents on a modest growth path for October 2025. Spring Valley,…

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Self Storage Prices Rise 1.5% Year-Over-Year in September, Even as Monthly Rates Drift

Nationwide, self storage street rates averaged $136 in September 2025, up 1.5% year over year, but down 0.7% from August….

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August 2025 Self Storage Report: Self Storage Records Second Month Of Rent Stabilization, as 63% of Major Cities Post Street Rate Growth

National street rates stood at $135 in August 2025, marking a 1.5% year-over-year increase. 63% of large U.S. cities report…

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How Self Storage Helps Remote Workers Stay Organized and Productive

Working from home isn’t just a temporary trend, but the new normal. According to a 2025 Gallup survey, nearly 30%…

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California Keeps Up Self Storage Construction, Leading the West in 2025 Development

California leads the Western U.S. in projected self storage construction for 2025, with approximately 4.9 million square feet of new…

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July 2025 Self Storage Report: National Rates Flat, Sun Belt Prices Still Sliding Amid Supply Surge

After 34 consecutive months flat or declining rates, July marked the first year-over-year uptick, with national self storage rates edging…

Why Your Next Art Studio Could Be A Self Storage Unit

Apartments are shrinking, rents are climbing, and for artists, that often means paying for both a place to live and…

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Self Storage in Nashville – Who Can the Service Support Locally?

Nashville’s reputation as ‘Music City’ might precede it, but the city’s vibrant landscape extends to so much more than country…

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Decluttering Grief: Why Letting Go of Stuff Hurts So Much and How to Make It Easier

Decluttering is often portrayed as liberating, a way to simplify, free up space, and make life easier. Clear the closets,…

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Beat the Heat: 8 Types of Items Tallahassee Locals Can Store in Climate-Controlled Units

If you call Tallahassee home, you’re no stranger to the seemingly endless supply of sunny days that allow you to…

How To Store Vinyl Records: 4 Golden Rules

Let’s get something straight: your record collection is in good hands. Why? Because you’re reading up on how to store…

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Florida, Texas Suburbs Lead Nation In Decade-Long Self Storage Boom

Once seen as a stopgap solution during life transitions, self storage has evolved into a long-term answer to America’s growing…

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How Self Storage Works: A Clear Guide For First-Time Renters

Think of self storage as renting a mini garage or spare room that you don’t have to build. It’s your…

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May 2025 Marks Turning Point for Self Storage Rates After Years of Corrections

Key Takeaways: May saw flat year-over-year street rates, with a 0.7% month-over-month uptick, showing continued stability. 52% of the top…

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Self Storage Rates Stabilize, Registering Only a Mild 0.7% Decrease in April

Key Takeaways: Self storage rates declined by only 0.7% year-over-year in April 2025, while month-over-month rates are showing a slight…

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Self Storage Hotspots of 2025: Where Americans Are Searching For Extra Space

Key Takeaways: Based on searches per 10,000 residents, cities like Baton Rouge, LA, Reno, NV, and Las Vegas, NV top…

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Self Storage in Texas Continues to Thrive: New Construction and Growing Demand

Key Takeaways: Texas accounted for 12% of all U.S. self storage construction in both 2023 and 2024 San Antonio led…

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The 100 Largest Self Storage Companies in the U.S.: Who Owns the Market?

The self storage industry in the United States is massive, with nearly 2 billion square feet of rentable space. The…

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Self Storage Rates Begin to Level Off in March After Steep February Drop

Key Takeaways: Nationwide, self storage street rates dipped 0.7% year-over-year in March 2025 — a smaller drop than the sharper…

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Golf Enthusiast in Savannah, GA? Here’s Where You Can Store Your Gear in the City

If you’re a golf enthusiast living in Savannah, Georgia, you’re in the right place. Known for its Southern charm and…

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How Friendly Is the Self Storage Market in the Top Renter Migration Hotspots?

Key Takeaways: Self storage prices are more affordable in high-migration states. Texas and North Carolina, the biggest magnets of new…

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Self Storage Rates Continue to Dip Year-Over-Year This February

National self storage street rates declined 1.5% year-over-year in February 2025, reflecting an acceleration from January’s milder decrease Southern and…

7 Tips To Master Your Self Storage Organization

What do you do when your home becomes too cluttered? When your space no longer serves its purpose of fitting…

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2025 Kicks Off With Cautious Optimism In The Self Storage Sector

The national average self storage street rate stands at $133 in January 2025, slightly dropping year-over-year but rebounding month-over-month Among…

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Essential Benefits of Self Storage: 7 Times You’ll Love to Have Extra Space Nearby

Self storage can be a lifeline for anyone caught in the crosscurrents of modern life. In fact, urgent situations often…

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Is Self Storage the New Closet? Here’s What’s Best Kept in Storage to Make Room for Living in Your Apartment

As the nation faces a housing squeeze, apartments are also seeing a significant reduction in size – by as much…

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10 Instances When Self Storage Can Help Parents in Houston, TX

A home filled with a baby’s soft coos and tiny footsteps is a joyful one – but it can also…

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Furniture Storage In NYC: Expert Tips & Top-Rated Facilities For Total Peace Of Mind

A bustling metropolis with abundant job opportunities and an ever-expanding population, the Big Apple seems to have it all, except…

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Self Storage Price Reductions Wind Down, With the Sunbelt as The Most Active Region for Development in 2024

Self storage rents went down 2.2% year-over-year in December 2024 but maintained at $132 month-over-month. Rates went down in 70%…

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Self Storage Rates Continue to Slow Down While the Sunbelt Leads the Construction Boom

• The self storage industry has registered the 26th month of consecutive year-over-year rent drops. • The average self storage…