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Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA

Self Storage 25 - 200 Sq. Ft.
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4.5/5 - 157 Reviews
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3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Units Availability
Small Storage Unit
9x10
Self Storage
90 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$65/mo
Small Storage Unit
9x5
Self Storage
45 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$65/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x16.5
Self Storage
83 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$82/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x15
Self Storage
75 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$80/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x10
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$40/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$25/mo
Medium Storage Unit
12x15
Self Storage
180 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$224/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x15
Self Storage
150 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$85/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x12.5
Self Storage
125 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$80/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$70/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Self Storage
200 Sq. Ft.
Climate-Controlled
$150/mo

Amenities

  • Climate-Controlled
  • Indoor
  • Retail Available
  • Onsite Manager
  • Security Camera
  • Gate
  • Parking
  • Online Payment

What customers are saying

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4.5/5 - 157 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of Affordable Family Storage at 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

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Do Not Get your storage heere. Most HORRIBLE DISCUSTUNG STORAGE SO NOT RENT THETE. THEY HAVE A LADY MANAGER THAT YELLS SCREAMS AND CUSSED AT THE CUSTOMETS SHE HAS THTRATENEF DEVERAL CUSTOMERS AND INCLUDUNG MYSELF IVE SER HRT GO TO WORK ON DRUGS AND HIGH LAST SATURDAY I WAS USING MY OHONE IN MY CAR SITTING FIR 15 MIN SHE PULLD UP SCTRAMING AT ME CALLUNG ME NAMES THEN LICKEF ME OUT OF MY DTORSGE FIR UDING MY OHONE IN THE PARKING LOT NOW IM GETTING EVICTED. IVE NEVER BEEN LATE DOMETHING NEEDS TO NE DONE GETTING AN A TOURNEY FIR SURE ... Read more
Amanda J. - 30 August 2025
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The office team is very friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean and kept up nicely. No pressure to sign up for extras I didn't need. Cubesmart recently handed ownership back to Affordable Family Storage, so that will be an unknown for me, but generally local companies pricing is better than algorithm based chain companies. I have always been happy with Cubesmart facilities, which is why I originally chose this place. Reason I scored low is first, one of the garage doors is broken, and has been since I moved my stuff in. That makes it highly inconvenient and a tight squeeze for everyone to share the middle door. Secondly, there's only one cart in the whole facility. I hope the new owners invest in some carts for customer use. For now, it's highly recommended to byo, otherwise you might have to wander the halls looking for one ... Read more
Daniel M. - 23 February 2025
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We rented a storage unit here in November and kept it for three months. Overall, it served its purpose, but there were both positives and negatives to our experience. Positives: • Great Customer Service – The front desk manager was incredibly helpful, super nice, and very welcoming. I have absolutely no complaints about her customer service—she was fantastic! • Affordable – The price was reasonable and fit our needs at the time. Challenges: 1. Difficult Access – When we first moved in, our unit was located far back in the facility. Unfortunately, the closest door for easy access was broken, and despite renting for three months, it was never fixed. When we moved out, that door was still broken, making it much harder to get our stuff out. 2. Cart Availability Issues – When we first moved in, they did have carts available, which was super convenient. However, when we came back to move everything out, there was only one cart, and someone else was using it. When we returned to grab it, we saw another person go in, take the cart, and leave with it. Since the facility has security cameras and individual access codes, I’m surprised they’re not able to track or charge people who take carts and don’t return them. This made moving out a lot more difficult than expected. 3. Security Concerns – The facility is in an area where we noticed random people walking around who seemed sketchy. Because of this, we felt the need to have someone stay near the U-Haul at all times while moving our belongings. 4. Parking Challenges – It’s not easy to access with a U-Haul truck because the parking lot is extremely small, making it difficult to maneuver. If multiple people are moving at the same time, it becomes a tight squeeze, and there’s a risk of cars getting scraped. If you’re looking for a cheap storage unit and can deal with these challenges, then this place might work for you. However, given the broken access doors, cart issues, and difficult parking situation, I wouldn’t personally rent here again. That said, the management was great, and I believe some of these issues are due to the location rather than poor service. ... Read more
Heather R. - 4 February 2025
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No one to check in as told. Had to register online and pay insurance which I didn’t want. Sent code which didn’t work. Told someone would call this was 2 hr later. No lock on until. If I’d had another choice I would have done that. Will rent for now. But out of here as soon as I can. Would NOT recommend CubeSmart ... Read more
Roberta W. - 24 December 2024
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The customer service here is amazing! We weren’t really sure what we were looking for, but Bethany helped us choose the right space for our needs. Moving is tough already, cubemart & Bethany made it seem less intimidating. ... Read more
Lauren - 13 November 2024
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This was the easiest storage rental process I’ve ever gone through. Did everything online paid my first payment and my lock was waiting for me inside my unit. I had access within 5 minutes. Customer Service was very helpful. ... Read more
Missy F. - 10 November 2024

Overview

Located at 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy in Des Moines, this Affordable Family Storage facility offers unit sizes ranging from small to large, perfect for storing everything from seasonal clothing to furniture and household goods.

The facility features climate-controlled units, an essential amenity for Des Moines residents who want to protect their belongings from the area’s fluctuating temperatures and humidity. With indoor access, your items remain secure and shielded from weather conditions. The facility also boasts a high level of protection with security cameras, a gated entrance, and an onsite manager, ensuring safety and peace of mind for all tenants. Parking is available, making it convenient for those with cars, trucks, or larger vehicles.

For added convenience, this facility supports online payment options and has retail supplies available for purchase, helping streamline your storage experience. Ideal for families, residents moving within Des Moines, or anyone needing reliable, temperature-controlled storage solutions.

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Here is how Des Moines, IA, compares to other nearby cities. Overall, there are many other great self storage opportunities in the area. Altoona, IA, is just 9 miles away and has 4 storage facilities. Monthly rents there start at $48. However, you could also drive to Carlisle, IA, which is 11 miles away and which also offers storage units for as little as $100. Bondurant, IA is also just 12 miles distant. Listings there show no less than 2 facilities, with unit prices starting from $19. Looking a bit further away, storage facilities in Adel, IA, and Perry, IA, have multiple types of units available, with monthly costs starting at $20 and $30, respectively.

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From $30/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Storage units available at Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy include the following amenities: Climate-Controlled, Indoor, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Security Camera, Gate, Parking 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 25 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 Affordable Family Storage - 3401 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy start from $25 and can go up to $224 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.