Self-storage rental rates have decreased since prices peaked at an average of $132.06 per month for a 10-foot-by-10-foot unit ...
Their reasons ranged from the practical (old clothes and shoes) to the sentimental (a daughter’s report card).
Local communities are fighting back against sprawling storage centers, even as owners try to make them better neighbors.
In March 2026, the overall advertised street rate declined 2.0 percent year-over-year to $16.07 for the combined mix of unit sizes and types.