Self Storage

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Florida, Texas Suburbs Lead Nation In Decade-Long Self Storage Boom

Self storage has evolved into a long-term solution to the growing space constraints caused by rapid population growth, rising housing…

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The 100 Largest Self Storage Companies in the U.S.: Who Owns the Market?

The self storage industry in the United States is massive, with nearly 2 billion square feet of rentable space. The…

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Self Storage Rates Stabilize, Registering Only a Mild 0.7% Decrease in April

Key Takeaways: Self storage rates declined by only 0.7% year-over-year in April 2025, while month-over-month rates are showing a slight…

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Self Storage Hotspots of 2025: Where Americans Are Searching For Extra Space

Key Takeaways: Based on searches per 10,000 residents, cities like Baton Rouge, LA, Reno, NV, and Las Vegas, NV top…

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Self Storage in Texas Continues to Thrive: New Construction and Growing Demand

Key Takeaways: Texas accounted for 12% of all U.S. self storage construction in both 2023 and 2024 San Antonio led…

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Self Storage Rates Begin to Level Off in March After Steep February Drop

Key Takeaways: Nationwide, self storage street rates dipped 0.7% year-over-year in March 2025 — a smaller drop than the sharper…

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Golf Enthusiast in Savannah, GA? Here’s Where You Can Store Your Gear in the City

If you’re a golf enthusiast living in Savannah, Georgia, you’re in the right place. Known for its Southern charm and…

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How Friendly Is the Self Storage Market in the Top Renter Migration Hotspots?

Key Takeaways: Self storage prices are more affordable in high-migration states. Texas and North Carolina, the biggest magnets of new…

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Self Storage Rates Continue to Dip Year-Over-Year This February

National self storage street rates declined 1.5% year-over-year in February 2025, reflecting an acceleration from January’s milder decrease Southern and…

7 Tips To Master Your Self Storage Organization

What do you do when your home becomes too cluttered? When your space no longer serves its purpose of fitting…

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2025 Kicks Off With Cautious Optimism In The Self Storage Sector

The national average self storage street rate stands at $133 in January 2025, slightly dropping year-over-year but rebounding month-over-month Among…

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Essential Benefits of Self Storage: 7 Times You’ll Love to Have Extra Space Nearby

Self storage can be a lifeline for anyone caught in the crosscurrents of modern life. In fact, urgent situations often…

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Is Self Storage the New Closet? Here’s What’s Best Kept in Storage to Make Room for Living in Your Apartment

As the nation faces a housing squeeze, apartments are also seeing a significant reduction in size – by as much…

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10 Instances When Self Storage Can Help Parents in Houston, TX

A home filled with a baby’s soft coos and tiny footsteps is a joyful one – but it can also…

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Furniture Storage In NYC: Expert Tips & Top-Rated Facilities For Total Peace Of Mind

A bustling metropolis with abundant job opportunities and an ever-expanding population, the Big Apple seems to have it all, except…

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Self Storage Price Reductions Wind Down, With the Sunbelt as The Most Active Region for Development in 2024

Self storage rents went down 2.2% year-over-year in December 2024 but maintained at $132 month-over-month. Rates went down in 70%…

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Self Storage Rates Continue to Slow Down While the Sunbelt Leads the Construction Boom

• The self storage industry has registered the 26th month of consecutive year-over-year rent drops. • The average self storage…

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2024 Year in Focus: Key Trends that Defined the Self Storage Sector

From declining street rates to robust construction in emerging markets, 2024 showcased the self-storage sector’s remarkable adaptability. As street rates…

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How To Organize Your Self Storage Unit For Frequent Use

For many of us, especially those living in compact apartments or sharing space with a roommate, self storage is not…

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Colorado Self Storage: How It Can Help You Enjoy The Great Outdoors

From stunning mountain ranges and expansive national parks to rivers and lakes, Colorado is a veritable paradise for year-round adventures….

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How Self Storage Can Help Locals In North Fort Myers, Florida

Situated on Florida’s gorgeous Golf Coast and famous for its laid-back, beach-centric lifestyle, it’s no wonder that North Fort Myers…

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Self Storage Rates Continue to Slow Down While the Sunbelt Leads the Construction Boom

The self storage industry has registered the 26th month of consecutive year-over-year rent drops. The average self storage rate for…

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The Self Storage Sector Grapples with Over Two Years of Street Rate Declines

Self storage street rates continue to drop at a national level, with the decrease rate slowing down under 3% for…

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How Self Storage Can Help You Manage Post-Halloween Cleanup

As the spooky season comes to an end, we’re left with plenty of nice memories but also with cluttered homes…

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Self Storage Nears Almost Two Years of Consistent Price Reductions

Nationally, self storage street rates decreased 3.6% year-over-year in August 2024, reaching almost two years of continuous month-over-month decline. Port…

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Southern Cities Continue to Dominate Self Storage Price Drops    

As of September 2024, self storage rental rates have fallen by 2.9% year-over-year, bringing the average unit rent to $134….

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From Holding Hobby Gear to Business Files, Self Storage Can Help Spokane Residents Streamline Their Lives

As Spokane, WA, changes and evolves, residents increasingly turn to self-storage for flexible and practical solutions to their storage needs….

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Here’s How Self Storage Can Benefit People Living In Tulsa, OK

Community-oriented and culturally rich, Tulsa makes a great place to live for families and young people alike. With the cost…

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The Self Storage Sector Continues to See Significant Price Cuts

The national self storage street rate registers the 22nd month of consecutive price drops by 3.5% year-over-year, to $136 in…

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8 Fun and Smart Ways to Reuse Your Moving Boxes

You finally moved into your new, lovely home or apartment, and everything is great – except the huge pile of…