Denver, Colorado
Building Structure Determines Climate Control Now, chances are as a self-storage tenant in Denver, you won’t need climate control. The average temperature in winter is a cold 37 degrees, and in summer it’s 70 degrees. Denver has a semi-arid, continental climate, meaning that humidity isn’t a problem. In fact, it’s one of the lowest humidity cities in the U.S. . However, temperatures can get below freezing, and for some items, such as musical instruments and medicine, can suffer damage when the weather gets too cold, so some renters do look for climate control. If that describes you, chances are, you’ll want to look outside the city center. Downtown Denver facilities generally don’t have climate control because the older, brick buildings there simply won't accommodate it. Snow Affects Access With winter weather generally hovering right above freezing, but sometimes dipping below, snow is unpredictable. While this can delay drivers, it can make accessing storage even more difficult for those who have to walk through the snow to their lockers. There are more of these people than you think. Some Denver facilities have quite small storage lockers, such as 4’x4’x4’ units where people store smaller items. It’s the people without transportation renting these, and who need to access their lockers daily, who often have the most difficulty getting to self-storage in the snow. Sizes and Times The unit sizes that get rented, and the length of leases, depends greatly on the season. In the spring and summer months, more people move to or from Denver. Due to this, they rent larger units as staging areas for a smoother move. Generally, this means 5’x15’ or 5’x20’ units. In the winter, when people are more settled and just need a little extra space, 5’x7’ units are more popular. Also due to moving spring and summer leases tend to be shorter, often month-to-month. In winter, people will pay for three to six months in advance. Buckley Air Force Base and Self-Storage Just a little over 1% of Denver’s population is military, so this demographic is also small in the self-storage space. However, active military members can get a discount on their storage units, so if you are stationed at Buckley Air Force Base, ask various facilities what they offer to active military members and even veterans. When a military member is deployed, Colorado lien law prevent self-storage facilities from auctioning off their lockers, even if rent is way past due. Of course, it’s wise to keep up on your rent whether in the country or not. Many active military members who get deployed have a family member take care of the monthly rent. Elevator Issues Self-storage facilities in the Downtown Denver area have multiple stories, often between six and eight, with freight elevator access. Occasionally, elevators shut down and facilities must call on maintenance to fix them. This can cause delays when people need to get to their lockers. The Popular Area Despite the inability of Downtown Denver locations to provide climate control, and occasional elevator problems, this is still a very popular area for residents to rent storage. That’s because Downtown Denver is in such a perfectly centralized place, about 25 miles from the planes to the east and 25 miles from the mountains to the west.
Building Structure Determines Climate Control
Now, chances are as a self-storage tenant in Denver, you won’t need climate control. The average temperature in winter is a cold 37 degrees, and in summer it’s 70 degrees. Denver has a semi-arid, continental climate, meaning that humidity isn’t a problem. In fact, it’s one of the lowest humidity cities in the U.S.. However, temperatures can get below freezing, and for some items, such as musical instruments and medicine, can suffer damage when the weather gets too cold, so some renters do look for climate control.
If that describes you, chances are, you’ll want to look outside the city center. Downtown Denver facilities generally don’t have climate control because the older, brick buildings there simply won't accommodate it.
Snow Affects Access
With winter weather generally hovering right above freezing, but sometimes dipping below, snow is unpredictable. While this can delay drivers, it can make accessing storage even more difficult for those who have to walk through the snow to their lockers. There are more of these people than you think.
Some Denver facilities have quite small storage lockers, such as 4’x4’x4’ units where people store smaller items. It’s the people without transportation renting these, and who need to access their lockers daily, who often have the most difficulty getting to self-storage in the snow.
Sizes and Times
The unit sizes that get rented, and the length of leases, depends greatly on the season. In the spring and summer months, more people move to or from Denver. Due to this, they rent larger units as staging areas for a smoother move. Generally, this means 5’x15’ or 5’x20’ units. In the winter, when people are more settled and just need a little extra space, 5’x7’ units are more popular.Also due to moving spring and summer leases tend to be shorter, often month-to-month. In winter, people will pay for three to six months in advance.
Buckley Air Force Base and Self-Storage
Just a little over 1% of Denver’s population is military, so this demographic is also small in the self-storage space. However, active military members can get a discount on their storage units, so if you are stationed at Buckley Air Force Base, ask various facilities what they offer to active military members and even veterans.When a military member is deployed, Colorado lien law prevent self-storage facilities from auctioning off their lockers, even if rent is way past due. Of course, it’s wise to keep up on your rent whether in the country or not. Many active military members who get deployed have a family member take care of the monthly rent.
Elevator Issues
Self-storage facilities in the Downtown Denver area have multiple stories, often between six and eight, with freight elevator access. Occasionally, elevators shut down and facilities must call on maintenance to fix them. This can cause delays when people need to get to their lockers.The Popular Area
Despite the inability of Downtown Denver locations to provide climate control, and occasional elevator problems, this is still a very popular area for residents to rent storage. That’s because Downtown Denver is in such a perfectly centralized place, about 25 miles from the planes to the east and 25 miles from the mountains to the west.Storage FAQ's
Generally the prices of storage units in Denver vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 61.0 and 205.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
In Denver, there are 108 storage facilities, with a total of 12 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 5' X 5' to 10' X 20'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Storage companies in Denver 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.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in Denver 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.
Most storage facilities in Denver 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 10' X 20' unit when you really need a 5' X 5' unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
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 Denver. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in Denver.
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in Denver due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 39.74 to 48.2, 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.
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.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in Denver to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Denver are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within Denver.
You have 108 facilities to choose from in Denver. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Most storage companies in Denver only provide invoices upon request.
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
Most facilities in Denver schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
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