Find the Best Storage Units in Phoenix, AZ

How to choose self-storage units in Phoenix

There are several features Phoenix residents should consider when choosing a self-storage unit:

• Accessibility: Most outdoor facilities offer wide aisles for vehicles, while interior facilities provide easy-to-maneuver hallways and sometimes elevators for second-floor units. If you’re storing furniture or other large items, it needs to convenient to get them to your unit.
• Climate-controlled storage: Climate-controlled units maintain a temperature between 55 and 80 degrees throughout the year, which keeps wooden items from warping, reduces the chance of rust and prevents leather and fabrics from yellowing. This is important in Phoenix, where temperatures consistently reach above 100 degrees in the summer.
• Security: Most storage facilities offer basic securities like gated access, on-site management and video surveillance. Be sure to ask about a facility’s security features if you’re storing expensive items.

The cost of storage units in Phoenix

The average price for a storage unit in Phoenix is $98 a month, with prices varying on factors that include:

• Size of unit
• Facility amenities (24/7 access, free use of trucks, etc.)
• Storage unit amenities (climate control, electrical outlets, etc.)
• Facility location
• Unit location (a ground floor unit will be more expensive)
• Demand for storage units in the area

Self-storage facilities typically rent on a month-to-month basis and don’t require leases. Some facilities may offer specials where you receive the first month for free. Contracts vary depending on the company, however, so be sure to ask about terms when comparing facilities. Some may require a three-month minimum lease.

In Phoenix, most storage facilities require customers to have insurance. Your belongings can be covered by your homeowner's or renter’s insurance, but off-premises home insurance coverage often has a maximum limit that’s less than property stored at your home.

If you don’t have insurance, the storage facility you choose should be able to help you sign up with a storage insurance provider. Also, don’t be surprised by administrative fees like a one-time facility fee to set up your account.