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First-River Self Storage - 4980 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Self Storage 20 - 200 Sq. Ft.
4.8/5 - 137 Reviews
Location:
4980 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718
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Units Availability
Small Storage Unit
10x7
Self Storage
70 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$96/mo
Small Storage Unit
10x5
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$58/mo
Small Storage Unit
10x4
Self Storage
40 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$55/mo
Small Storage Unit
9x4
Self Storage
36 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$59/mo
Small Storage Unit
8x10
Self Storage
80 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$101/mo
Small Storage Unit
7x7
Self Storage
49 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$57/mo
Small Storage Unit
7x5
Self Storage
35 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$58/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x10
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$58/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x7
Self Storage
35 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$58/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
First Floor Access
$60/mo
Small Storage Unit
4x5
Self Storage
20 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
First Floor Access
$59/mo
Medium Storage Unit
14x14
Self Storage
196 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
First Floor Access
$282/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x19
Self Storage
190 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
First Floor Access
$265/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x18
Self Storage
180 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$185/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x15
Self Storage
150 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$159/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x14
Self Storage
140 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
First Floor Access
$185/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$195/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Self Storage
200 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
Elevator
$262/mo

Amenities

  • Climate-Controlled
  • Indoor
  • Drive-Up Access
  • Retail Available
  • Onsite Manager
  • Truck Rentals
  • Security Camera
  • Gate
  • Kiosk Available
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Elevators
  • First Floor Access
  • Multi-Level Storage
  • Online Payment

What customers are saying

4.8/5 - 137 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of First-River Self Storage at 4980 North 1st Avenue, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

Sarah the office manager is the best. She goes above what other places would. From when I first was there in June she remembers me and my tale of woe, and has been supportive. I have moved to a smaller unit and she helped me with that. Today she helped me split my payment so it wouldn't be messed up. I love how clean this place is as well. The staff is great ??. ... Read more
Andrea F. - 20 January 2026
First and River storage is great. The property manager, Sarah, was very professional. The place is clean. They are always helpful and friendly. Excellent rates. Would not hesitate to use them again. ... Read more
Chris H. - 10 January 2026
I recently had to move out of my apartment unexpectedly due to maintenance issues and mold in the walls and needed somewhere to store all of my things fast. The leasing of a unit was very easy and done quickly, and they made sure to give me the best unit they had available. I got to use the complimentary move in truck to transport all of my things which was so helpful. Scheduling the truck and using it was super easy. Everyone who helped me at this place was very nice and super informative! ... Read more
Allie R. - 9 January 2026
Solidly the best storage facility I've ever used. I traveled for work for a few years and even when I got back home left things in left a lot in storage and this is the nicest, best kept and well-run facility I've used over the years ... Read more
Margaux W. - 28 September 2025
Kaveh S. - 11 March 2025
I am very pleased with my decision to go with first and River storage Pedro assist me with everything and he explained everything well and he has great customer service l'm thankful to know my property will be well taken care of. ... Read more
Cooki R. - 4 February 2025
Since Covid customer service has went down hill! I was having a hard day, as I got taken by EZ movers. I was quoted an amount for a move and storage. On the day of the move they tripled their price 5x what I was quoted. On my drive home o happened to pass First and River storage, so I stopped to see what it would cost to get a unit. The manager (owner) Sarah was a gem. Kind, loving, supportive! I told her my situation, and she said “we just happen to have a moving truck here on sight you can use, you just give us your insurance info, and a date” she spent a good amount of time giving me all the information. I went back the next day and rented my unit. A month to month. No contract, no deposit, just real customer service!!! Stay tuned and I’ll let you know how it goes the next few months. :) ... Read more
Terri T. - 12 December 2024
I was given a look at what was available and what sizes. The lady explained the difference between 'climate control' and air-conditioned units. Initially I shopped for climate control and found units that didn't control the humidity and cost more than the air condition unit I finally rented. First and River has air-conditioned units and modern service and facilities. I would recommend. ... Read more
Otis J. - 26 August 2024
Sarah in the office was such a great help to us and made the process of getting a storage unit easy and pleasant. She was professional and super kind and a total joy to talk to. The facility is clean, well-lit, cool and cared for. The move-in process was easy with all of the loading and moving equipment provided. Very pleased with our experience. ... Read more
Jessica C. - 11 August 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Storage units available at First-River Self Storage - 4980 North 1st Avenue include the following amenities: Climate-Controlled, Indoor, Drive-Up Access, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Truck Rentals, Security Camera, Gate, Kiosk Available, Credit Cards Accepted, Elevators, First Floor Access, Multi-Level Storage and Online Payment. Depending on what you need to put away in storage, you can discover there are some things you absolutely need, so make sure you check with the facility manager that you'll find everything you need on site.

This particular storage facility provides self storage units of different sizes, ranging from 20 to 200 square feet. Space is not an issue! If you have more belongings to store, or simply bulkier items or even vehicles, you should go for larger storage units.

You already know how much stuff you need to put in self storage, so figuring out the unit size you need is the next step. Smaller units such as 5'x5' or 5'x10' spaces can usually be filled with the amount of items you would normally store in a closet: a few chairs and lamps, sports equipment, garden tools and some boxes.

Moving on to larger sizes, imagine the 10'x10' and 10'x15' units as similar to a bedroom or a living room – larger pieces of furniture, sturdier equipment and bicycles can fit here. Finally, a 10'x20' unit has enough space for the contents of a 3-bedroom house, while the larger 10'x30' space easily accommodates the contents of a loaded semi-truck.

Monthly prices for units offered by First-River Self Storage - 4980 North 1st Avenue start from $55 and can go up to $282 for larger spaces.

Accessibility and quickness are key when it comes to storage, so drive-up storage units are generally regarded as very convenient. Pull your car right up to your storage space, load, unload, and you're good to go! However, if you're mostly storing temperature-sensitive items, you should rather consider indoor storage units.

Climate-controlled units maintain consistent temperatures and humidity levels all year round, making them perfect for all your sensitive items. Moisture and varying temperatures can damage a whole host of things, and that is why a lot of people choose to use climate-controlled units to store items like wooden furniture, electronics, artwork, documents and photographs, collectibles, antiques, etc. If the belongings you're storing are important to you, you should consider renting a climate-controlled unit.