Storage Unit Cost Calculator

Picking a storage unit comes down to two questions: how much space your belongings actually need, and what that space costs each month once climate control enters the picture. This tool answers both with built-in planning prices rather than quotes from any facility. Pinning the number down early keeps the monthly outlay from creeping past what you planned.

Sizing follows a rule of thumb built into the calculator: a studio's contents go in a 5x5 unit (25 sq ft), one bedroom in a 5x10, two bedrooms in a 10x10 and three bedrooms in a 10x15, and you can override the suggestion with any size up to 10x30. Monthly prices are planning figures: $50 for a 5x5, $75 for a 5x10, $120 for a 10x10, $150 for a 10x15, $200 for a 10x20 and $300 for a 10x30. Climate control adds 40%, and the results show 6- and 12-month totals plus an optional $15-a-month insurance line.

When the volume of your load is uncertain, round up; a bit of slack beats wrestling everything into a unit that's too tight. The item most people misjudge is whether they need climate control at all, electronics, wooden furniture, and artwork can all suffer from swings in temperature or humidity. Final prices still shift with the facility's location, any running promotions, and what's available when you book, so read these figures as a starting point.