Storage Units in San Diego
San Diego, California
Storage for Everyone There are 281 storage facilities in San Diego. For 1.37 million people, that’s about 154,550 individual units, so you’ve potentially got your work cut out for you when it comes to finding your dream storage unit . Let’s remember one thing though. Not everyone needs storage and those that do don’t all need it at the same time. Most facilities rent month-to-month and leases are flexible, so if you call around to enough places and are willing to accept a size that’s slightly different than your first choice, you should be able to find a spot. There are 100 neighborhoods in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit your options to only storage facilities near your apartment. Think outside the box, and hey, think outside the city! The wider a range you have when it comes to choosing a storage facility, the more options you’ll have. Think about it. How often are you going to be accessing your stuff anyway? Can You Afford It? Let’s address the elephant in the room. San Diego is expensive. But the tradeoff is that you get to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country (and perhaps the world). If you’re shelling out more than $1,500 for a small studio apartment, you probably desperately need the extra space that a storage unit can give you. But can you afford it? The average storage unit in the US costs around $50 for a 5x5 and around $100 for a 10x20. Let’s compare that to San Diego prices. At A-Aardvark Self Storage , for example, you can get a 5x5 for $52 and a 10x20 for $145. At AAA Alliance Self Storage you can get a 5x5 for $55 and a 10x20 for $269. At A-1 Self Storage you can get a 5x5 for $55 and a 10x20 for $255. We’re certainly not saying that these three examples are representative of all storage facilities in San Diego as you’ll certainly notice price and availability differentiations based on neighborhood, but we’ve noticed that many storage facilities in San Diego do follow this trend. This means that if you only need a closet’s worth of extra space, a 5x5 unit should be within your price range as its only slightly higher than the national average. If you need to store a few room’s worth of furniture and other items, those medium to large sized units are going to cost you more in San Diego than they would in most other areas. You can cut costs by going in on a storage unit with a friend or family member, renting further away from town and of course by searching storage facilities with us to check for specials. Secure Self Storage offers student and military discounts and SD Storage offers the first month free on select units. Most facilities offer specials to new customers some of which include free use of a truck, a free lock or free moving supplies. There’s a Huge Military Presence (And They Need Storage) Speaking of military discounts, did you know that there are almost 100,000 military men and women based out of San Diego? That number goes up even higher if you count spouses and kids. That’s largely because of the area’s deepwater port (where submarines are built). Thousands of businesses including storage facilities rely on the business of military members. If you’re not in the military, expect steep competition for space near the base. If you are in the military, look out for those discounts and remember how the Servicemember Civil Relief Act affects active duty military members in Southern California. Basically, if you’re deployed and you lapse on paying rent on your storage unit, the facility manager can’t auction off the contents of that unit as easily as he or she could auction off the contents of a civilian’s unit. Facilities who violate this are subject to hefty fines, sometimes exceeding $100,000. Perfect Beach Weather and Your Storage Unit San Diegans are a laid back bunch who enjoy temperatures in the 70’s year round. At the center of everything is the waterfront, where low buildings make up a skyline that’s often compared to the tools in a toolbox. We’re fans of any city with beachy vibes, but we encourage you to take a short break from lounging on the sand and consider the effect that the oceanside climate can have on the contents of your storage unit. If you store close to the sea, avoid storing metal items like bicycles and musical instruments, as the damp, salty air can cause things like this to rust. Artwork, books and any delicate clothing can also suffer when placed in outdoor storage units close to the ocean. Opt for climate control or store inland that way your stuff is safe from damage, and you can get back to soaking up the sun.
Storage for Everyone
There are 281 storage facilities in San Diego. For 1.37 million people, that’s about 154,550 individual units, so you’ve potentially got your work cut out for you when it comes to finding your dream storage unit. Let’s remember one thing though. Not everyone needs storage and those that do don’t all need it at the same time. Most facilities rent month-to-month and leases are flexible, so if you call around to enough places and are willing to accept a size that’s slightly different than your first choice, you should be able to find a spot. There are 100 neighborhoods in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit your options to only storage facilities near your apartment. Think outside the box, and hey, think outside the city! The wider a range you have when it comes to choosing a storage facility, the more options you’ll have. Think about it. How often are you going to be accessing your stuff anyway?Can You Afford It?
Let’s address the elephant in the room. San Diego is expensive. But the tradeoff is that you get to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country (and perhaps the world). If you’re shelling out more than $1,500 for a small studio apartment, you probably desperately need the extra space that a storage unit can give you. But can you afford it? The average storage unit in the US costs around $50 for a 5x5 and around $100 for a 10x20. Let’s compare that to San Diego prices. At A-Aardvark Self Storage, for example, you can get a 5x5 for $52 and a 10x20 for $145. At AAA Alliance Self Storage you can get a 5x5 for $55 and a 10x20 for $269. At A-1 Self Storage you can get a 5x5 for $55 and a 10x20 for $255. We’re certainly not saying that these three examples are representative of all storage facilities in San Diego as you’ll certainly notice price and availability differentiations based on neighborhood, but we’ve noticed that many storage facilities in San Diego do follow this trend. This means that if you only need a closet’s worth of extra space, a 5x5 unit should be within your price range as its only slightly higher than the national average. If you need to store a few room’s worth of furniture and other items, those medium to large sized units are going to cost you more in San Diego than they would in most other areas. You can cut costs by going in on a storage unit with a friend or family member, renting further away from town and of course by searching storage facilities with us to check for specials. Secure Self Storage offers student and military discounts and SD Storage offers the first month free on select units. Most facilities offer specials to new customers some of which include free use of a truck, a free lock or free moving supplies.There’s a Huge Military Presence (And They Need Storage)
Speaking of military discounts, did you know that there are almost 100,000 military men and women based out of San Diego? That number goes up even higher if you count spouses and kids. That’s largely because of the area’s deepwater port (where submarines are built). Thousands of businesses including storage facilities rely on the business of military members. If you’re not in the military, expect steep competition for space near the base. If you are in the military, look out for those discounts and remember how the Servicemember Civil Relief Act affects active duty military members in Southern California. Basically, if you’re deployed and you lapse on paying rent on your storage unit, the facility manager can’t auction off the contents of that unit as easily as he or she could auction off the contents of a civilian’s unit. Facilities who violate this are subject to hefty fines, sometimes exceeding $100,000.Perfect Beach Weather and Your Storage Unit
San Diegans are a laid back bunch who enjoy temperatures in the 70’s year round. At the center of everything is the waterfront, where low buildings make up a skyline that’s often compared to the tools in a toolbox. We’re fans of any city with beachy vibes, but we encourage you to take a short break from lounging on the sand and consider the effect that the oceanside climate can have on the contents of your storage unit. If you store close to the sea, avoid storing metal items like bicycles and musical instruments, as the damp, salty air can cause things like this to rust. Artwork, books and any delicate clothing can also suffer when placed in outdoor storage units close to the ocean. Opt for climate control or store inland that way your stuff is safe from damage, and you can get back to soaking up the sun.Storage FAQ's
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in San Diego due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 49.6 to 60.8, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
Most storage companies in San Diego only provide invoices upon request.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in San Diego are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within San Diego.
Most storage facilities in San Diego accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
Storage companies in San Diego offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in San Diego offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our <a href='/university-self-storage/'>students</a> and <a href='/military-self-storage/'>active military members</a> pages to get detailed and updated information.
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in San Diego to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 22' X 24' unit when you really need a 3' X 3' unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
In San Diego, there are 83 storage facilities, with a total of 381 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 3' X 3' to 22' X 24'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
You have 83 facilities to choose from in San Diego. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Most facilities in San Diego schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
Generally the prices of storage units in San Diego vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 42.0 and 425.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in San Diego. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in San Diego.
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