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Des Moines, IA, self storage has many non-climate-controlled storage units

Storage units without climate control in Des Moines may be located inside the storage facility or outside with drive-up access. They are suitable for keeping items that will not get damaged by weather conditions. Small units, the size of a closet, are often referred to as ‘lockers,' while larger ones often have drive-up access, making moving things in easy.

Renting a non-climate-controlled unit in Des Moines costs around $75 per month.

Climate-controlled self storage units in Des Moines, IA, help in many situations

For delicate or especially valuable items, renting a storage unit with climate control is a good idea, as the humidity and temperature levels will be regulated. Antique furniture, clothes and anything made of paper benefit from the extra protection.

There are 11 self storage facilities in Des Moines offering climate-controlled units.

In Des Moines, a climate-controlled storage unit rents for $93 per month, on average.

RV storage in Des Moines, IA, for your oversized vehicles

RVing is an agreeable and popular activity in Des Moines, with many residents choosing this lifestyle. Annual RV sales in Iowa amount to around $498M, with many of those RVs right here in Des Moines. Whether you use your motorhome for weekend trips or longer journeys, one thing is for sure – you need to park it somewhere safe while it is not in use. Most residents of Des Moines don't have space at home for an RV. However, self storage is a great option for RV storage.

You can find 3 self storage facilities in Des Moines that rent units or parking spaces big enough for an RV.

The monthly rate for RV storage in Des Moines is around $142.

Self storage helps out when you move to Des Moines, IA

In 2022, Des Moines welcomed around 35,778 new residents. The urban lifestyle would have been among the attractions. Des Moines's population is now around 213,164, a change of -0.18% year-over-year.

Compared to 10 years ago, Des Moines's population grew 3.77%.

Here's how the population of Des Moines changed over the last 10 years:

Numbers are total population figures in Des Moines, IA, as per the U.S. Census.

If you are transferring to Des Moines, move everything into a self storage unit and then from there into your new home in your own time.

Keep your home properly organized with self storage in Des Moines, IA

Residents of Des Moines have varied storage needs that derive from factors such as the housing stock and size of homes locally, as well as lifestyle, family composition and spending habits. About 60% of residents of Des Moines are homeowners and 40% are renters. The most usual number of bedrooms that can be found in a Des Moines home is 2.

Residents of Des Moines that live in smaller houses or apartments might not have enough space at home for all their belongings, such as out-of-season clothing, camping and sports equipment, bikes and so on. Those who reside in large homes, on the other hand, tend to also have big families, which creates the need to store things like baby items, extra furniture, clothing appliances, outdoor furniture and tools.

Des Moines, IA, self storage can be a great benefit to the city's college students

Des Moines hosts 6 universities. Students living in limited spaces can rent a storage unit for items they don't need every day, so clutter doesn't build up in their rooms. The unit can also be used when summer break comes around to save having to transport possessions back home until the next academic year.