Self Storage
April 2026 self storage report: Rents up from March, yet down year-over-year
National street rates averaged $133 per month in April 2026, up 1.5% from March but still down 2.2% year-over-year. 72%…
March 2026 self storage report: Rents slide in most U.S. cities
National street rates averaged $131 per month in March 2026, unchanged from February but down 2.2% year-over-year. 76% of large…
February 2026 self storage report: Rents slip nationally for first time since 2025
National street rates edged down to $132 per month in February 2026, marking a 0.8% year-over-year decline, the first annual…
When life moves fast, Las Vegas storage keeps up
In Las Vegas, the only thing as common as the heatwaves is the city’s notorious lack of space for all…
January 2026 self storage report: Rents hold steady nationwide as market enters third month of stabilization
National street rates held at $133 per month in January 2026, unchanged both year-over-year and month-over-month. Boston, MA, and Montgomery,…
What not to put in a storage unit (and why it matters)
A storage unit is meant for excess belongings you don’t need right now: Furniture during a move, seasonal items, business…
December 2025 self storage report: Stabilizing rents close the year amid heavy construction pipelines
$133 national average rent was recorded in December 2025, holding nearly steady after a year dominated by stabilizing prices throughout the…
November 2025 self storage report: Rents stay flat nationally, while 61% of big cities see rent surges
Rent went up in 61% of the 150 largest cities, underscoring the continuous demand for self storage. Undersupplied East Coast…
Self storage in Amarillo, TX – A local solution for many needs
Located in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo is well known for its cowboy culture and proudly carries the nickname “Helium Capital…
October 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,…
September 2025 self storage report: 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….
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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