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Alternative Self Storage - 296 Morris Road, Schenectady, NY

Self Storage 25 - 100 Sq. Ft.
5/5 - 96 Reviews
(518) 356-4952
Location:
296 Morris Road, Schenectady, NY 12303
24/7 ACCESS
All units
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Units Availability
Small Storage Unit
5x15
Self Storage
75 Sq. Ft.
$95/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x10
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
$88/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
$70/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
$130/mo

Amenities

  • Climate-Controlled
  • Indoor
  • 24 hour access
  • Drive-Up Access
  • Onsite Manager
  • Security Camera
  • Gate
  • Parking
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Online Payment
  • RV Storage

What customers are saying

5/5 - 96 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of Alternative Self Storage at 296 Morris Road, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

I needed a short term storage asap for a car with power and Alternative came through for me, with in an hour they hooked me up with a storage unit and key, NO long term contracts and no BS just good business. It's a family owned and the hospitality is 5 star. ... Read more
Rich R. - 4 October 2025
I have been storing my boat at alternative storage for over a year now and I highly recommend this storage location it is a very clean and safe place. Terry and Jerry are very accommodating and very reasonably priced. ... Read more
Renee - 2 October 2025
Lisa - 18 August 2025
Harold M. - 24 July 2025
Alternate Self storage I keep my RV stored there that it's all black topped. They do have some grass for trailers or boats or whatever that you might need. They have they offer indoor storage? If you want umthey have many. Many units like a you have the one that's near your house and you're not sure or bacon direct, you let you know what they have. I spoke with Terry Siri. She was very helpful and I would highly recommend alternate self storage. I used the one on curry road extension. Check it out I did ... Read more
James M. - 22 November 2024
They made it super easy to get my unit up and running. The place is well taken care of , so you know your things are going to be well protected. 10 of 10 would recommend to anymore looking for an extremely reasonable rate and storage. ... Read more
Nicholas L. - 23 October 2024
I was in great need for storage for my business needs I moved from Prime Storage where I wasn’t happy one because the grounds people weren’t respectful and two the pricing was high and they would raise my monthly payment every 3 months even after being a loyal customer to them I called all around then I came across essentially Alternative self storage where I seen great reviews so I instantly called and right away I was please just based on how our conversation was going Terry was professional and respectful and very helpful in understanding my needs to be able to find the right suitable and sizable storage for all my business needs as well as my personal belongings. When I found out the price difference and how much I was saving I was I was happy to become a customer here at Alternative Self Storage. Terry and Jerry are very respectful, Professional, and helpful. I highly recommend renting at Alternative Self Storage it’s the way to go lower prices and better quality business overall ... Read more
Jason B. - 10 March 2024
I've had the pleasure of renting storage space from Terry and Jerry for going on 9 years. The facilities are tidy and well kept, plus the place is run reliably and professionally.. and Terry has added the quality of being creative and thoughtful with storage solutions for my changing needs. That makes me a grateful and loyal customer, for sure. Thank you Terry! ... Read more
Arthur H. - 17 December 2021
Excellent place . Very secure, they plow when its very snowy, secure place with cameras abd also light motion for not dark access i kept my classic car here for the 1st time with no issues. The size its grate for a single vehicle or even better for home items storage. They also offer wear house style for those who are still working on that car project, i highly recommend this place very clean. Secure and at a grate price. Dont trust a" cheaper" place with your valueable personal belongings or your baby aka your car. With anyone else give this place a try "nope" i not a paid review writer just a satisfied customer ? ... Read more
A G. - 21 March 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

Storage units available at Alternative Self Storage - 296 Morris Road include the following amenities: Climate-Controlled, Indoor, 24 hour access, Drive-Up Access, Onsite Manager, Security Camera, Gate, Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, Online Payment and RV Storage. 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 100 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 Alternative Self Storage - 296 Morris Road start from $70 and can go up to $130 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.