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Storage units come in a variety of sizes ranging from small lockers that are 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep with a ceiling height of 3 to 4 feet high, to more typical storage units that start at 5 feet wide and 5 feet deep (5 x 5) to a medium unit 10 feet wide and 15 feet deep (10 x 15) to a larger unit of 10 feet wide and 30 feet deep (10 x 30) with ceiling heights between 8 and 10 feet high. You can also reference our Size Calculator to assist you in determining what size is appropriate for your use.

Self-Storage units are rented on a month-to-month basis. Your rental can be for a short or long period of time. There is no obligation to rent a unit for longer than one month, however, it is common that tenants keep storage units for several years. In most circumstances, monthly rent is due each month on the anniversary date, which is the date that you moved-in to the unit. Some storage facilities will pro-rate the rent for the first month, so that the anniversary date will be the first of each subsequent month. Upon signing your lease agreement you will have access to your storage unit during facility access hours.

On the other hand, portable storage containers are a completely different story. Offering you a certain level of flexibility, convenience and security, these containers are suitable for DIY moving and could respond to the needs of people who want to rely on short or long-term storage after, during or before a relocation process. A POD or portable unit is a shell-like storage container that you can send to your home, fill it up and have someone take it to a warehouse or a storage facility.

Companies offering this type of service usually drop off the movable containers at the location indicated by clients and collect them when their customers’ storage needs have been fulfilled. Portable storage containers are more suitable for people who wish to deposit their goods in a safe spot for a short period of time, whereas self-storage enables them to find the best temporary home for their personal belongings and leave them in storage for the longest period of time, if needed.

You may be wondering what type of items could you actually deposit in a self-storage unit? In this case, the list of goods that can be safely stored in such units is virtually endless.

Here are the main categories of products that can be deposited in a self-storage facility:

Electronics

Clothing

Furniture

Non perishable food

Books, CDs, movies, toys

You rent a storage unit to keep your personal belongings safe, secure and in excellent condition for as long as you want. On the other hand, there are certain categories of items that simply do not belong in a self-storage unit.

Here are just a few examples:

Food

Guns

Pets

Live plants

When you need to rent a self-storage unit, you might not be sure how long you'll need to use it for. A lot of people rent these units when they're moving to a new place, or when they're doing remodeling on the home they already have. Having a home built or downsizing can be other good reasons to need space in a storage facility, as well. No matter your reasons for wanting to store some of your things, with a month to month rental you don't need to worry about having a commitment you aren't comfortable with. If you need to get your things out sooner than anticipated, or you have to leave them longer than you expected, there won't be any problems.

You can simply let the facility know if you need to get things earlier, and keep paying if you have to leave them longer.

Finding the right self storage unit is important. Even the best units can be wrong for you, if they don't fit the criteria you need for your stored items. When you need to find a good storage facility, you can drive around looking for one, but that's time consuming and still might not really tell you what you need to know. Rather than do that, use the power of the internet to locate storage facilities that are close to where you are or where you want to be. Then, take a look at what they offer and the reviews they have, and, you can accomplish this in one place, USSelfStorage.com.

By learning about them online you can see objective opinions from people who have used their services and written about it, so you can make a more informed decision on whether you want to use that facility or whether it would be better to choose a different one. That can depend on what you're looking for in a unit.

If you watch TV at all, you've probably seen shows (or at least commercials for shows) where people go to self-storage units and bid on their contents. They often find a lot of treasures in them, and then they make a lot of money off of those treasures. For some of these people, the storage auctions are a fulltime business and their main source of income. Those shows may seem interesting, but they aren't as realistic as many people think. Storage auctions aren't really that common, and they usually aren't conducted with cameras all around. The idea of finding treasured, expensive items in them isn't really too likely, either.

Most people who do completely abandon their unit to the point that their items are auctioned off or disposed of leave those things behind because the items don't have any value.

Paying your storage unit rent is vital to making sure the items you have in there aren't going to be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of. While storage auctions aren't really that common, a facility isn't just going to keep your things indefinitely when you're not paying for the space you have them in. Paying your rent on time is important to protect your items, and it can also help keep you from having to pay fees for late payment. Most storage facilities do charge fees if you're late with your rent, so make sure you set a reminder of some kind so you don't forget. Paying a few days early is a good idea, too, just in case you get tied up or busy on the day your rent is due and can't get to the facility before it closes.

When you pay a little bit early, you don't need to worry nearly as much about whether your items will be safe or whether you'll have to deal with any late fees.

It's a good idea to make reservations if you know exactly when you'll be needing your storage unit, and what size you want to rent. If you show up without a reservation, the facility might not have any room for you. Most facilities do have vacancies, but if it's a great storage place in a good area, or if a lot of people are moving into or out of the area, there's the chance that it will be full. You don't want to show up with a truck full of stuff and be turned away. Having to drive a moving truck around to find another storage unit can be very stressful, and something you'll want to avoid as much as possible. It can also be time consuming and use a lot of gasoline. If you have people helping you move, you're taking up their time, as well.

Another problem with arriving at a storage facility without a reservation is that the size unit you need may not be available to you.

When you show up to make a reservation and rent a storage unit, don't forget that you'll need documentation. Fortunately, most storage facilities don't ask for a lot of specifics. They just want to make sure you are who you say you are, which can be proven with a driver's license or state ID card. If you don't have that kind of identification, there are other things you can use in many cases. A passport, for example, is often an acceptable method of identification. There may be other options you can provide, too, but that will depend on the storage facility and what it requires. If you're not sure whether your documentation is acceptable, make sure to call the facility first and ask about it. That can save you the trouble of arriving there only to be turned away because they won't accept your particular type of identification.

You also don't need to worry about a credit or background check to rent a unit. There are some New York City storage facilities that do criminal background checks, but these are not very common.

What is a first month free special?

The month you move into your storage unit will be free. The first month you will pay on your storage unit will be on your anniversary date, which a month after your move in date or the day you sign your lease. Find first month free storage with USSelfStorage.com.

Could you move out of a storage unit the first month, after taking advantage of a first month free special?

Yes, storage unit rentals are month to month and if the storage facility offered a first free specials on a storage unit, you can move out prior to your next months rent and not have to pay rent. Notify the storage facility manager that you are moving out and that your unit is empty and clean. Find first month free rental with USSelfStorage.com.

Is a first month free special actually free or is there other charges or costs?

First month free special does mean you pay no rent or sales tax on the rent during your first month. However, some storage facilities charge a one time administration fee the first month and some require that you take out insurance to protect the belongings you are storing.

Do all storage facilities offer first month free specials?

Not all self-storage facilities offer first month free specials. Some might offer other specials or none at at all. Use USSelfStorage.com to compare and find the best storage unit price and monthly special.

Does first month free specials apply to every storage unit at a storage facility?

A storage facility could offer first month free specials on all units at their storage facility, but typically the special is unit specific and depends on supply and demand. It is important to find your best deal and reserve for free on USSelfStorage.com. Lock in your rate and special, there is no obligation to rent, availability in the area you are searching could be limited.

What are the most common storage unit specials offered at storage facilities near me?

Storage facilities most commonly offer first mont free, $1 the month, 35% and 50% off the month and web only rates, that are offered when reserving a storage unit online. Find the best storage specials online with USSelfStorage.com.

How could I save money when renting a storage unit near me?

Storage unit prices vary depending on storage facility location, availability of units at the facility, the proximity of the storage unit at the storage facility (lower floor vs. upper floor) and weather the storage unit is a climate controlled or drive up storage unit. Use USSelfStorage.com filters to save money and time.

What is the average cost of a storage unit near me?

After evaluating millions of storage units throughout the U.S. from the most popular storage facilities, the average cost of rent for a storage unit is in the the range of $155.00 to $195.00 per month. Search USSelfStorage.com to find the cheapest price.

What is the average cost of small storage unit near me?

After evaluating millions of small storage units; storage units that range from 25 square feet (5 X 5 units) to 50 square feet (5 X 10 units), in the U.S. from the most popular storage facilities, the average cost of rent for a storage unit is in the the range of $30.00 to $110.00 per month. Search USSelfStorage.com to find the cheapest price.

What is the average cost of medium storage unit near me?

After evaluating millions of medium storage units; storage units that range from 75 square feet (5 X 15 units) to 100 square feet (10 X 10 units), in the U.S. from the most popular storage facilities, the average cost of rent for a storage unit is in the the range of $115.00 to $225.00 per month. Search USSelfStorage.com to find the cheapest price.

What is the average cost of large storage unit near me?

After evaluating millions of large storage units; storage units that range from 150 square feet (10 X 15 units) to 200 square feet (10 X 20 units), in the U.S. from the most popular storage facilities, the average cost of rent for a storage unit is in the the range of $230.00 to $325.00 per month. Search USSelfStorage.com to find the cheapest price.