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Self Storage Cost by State and City (2026 Data)

The national average for a 10x10 storage unit is $119/month. But prices range from $62 in Oklahoma to $253 in Hawaii. Location is the single biggest factor in what you pay.

All 50 States: Average 10x10 Cost

Color-coded by cost tier. Green = below $90. Yellow = $90-$130. Red = above $130.

StateStandard 10x10Climate-Controlled
Alabama$82/mo$106/mo
Alaska$119/mo$155/mo
Arizona$108/mo$140/mo
Arkansas$73/mo$95/mo
California$174/mo$226/mo
Colorado$112/mo$146/mo
Connecticut$146/mo$190/mo
Delaware$118/mo$153/mo
Florida$126/mo$164/mo
Georgia$97/mo$126/mo
Hawaii$253/mo$329/mo
Idaho$92/mo$120/mo
Illinois$107/mo$139/mo
Indiana$79/mo$103/mo
Iowa$77/mo$100/mo
Kansas$81/mo$105/mo
Kentucky$80/mo$104/mo
Louisiana$85/mo$111/mo
Maine$105/mo$137/mo
Maryland$138/mo$179/mo
Massachusetts$168/mo$218/mo
Michigan$89/mo$116/mo
Minnesota$99/mo$129/mo
Mississippi$74/mo$96/mo
Missouri$83/mo$108/mo
Montana$94/mo$122/mo
Nebraska$86/mo$112/mo
Nevada$116/mo$151/mo
New Hampshire$121/mo$157/mo
New Jersey$155/mo$202/mo
New Mexico$88/mo$114/mo
New York$167/mo$217/mo
North Carolina$93/mo$121/mo
North Dakota$78/mo$101/mo
Ohio$87/mo$113/mo
Oklahoma$62/mo$81/mo
Oregon$131/mo$170/mo
Pennsylvania$109/mo$142/mo
Rhode Island$142/mo$185/mo
South Carolina$90/mo$117/mo
South Dakota$76/mo$99/mo
Tennessee$84/mo$109/mo
Texas$95/mo$124/mo
Utah$103/mo$134/mo
Vermont$115/mo$150/mo
Virginia$111/mo$144/mo
Washington$143/mo$186/mo
West Virginia$71/mo$92/mo
Wisconsin$91/mo$118/mo
Wyoming$84/mo$109/mo

Prices represent average 10x10 standard unit. Climate-controlled estimated at 30% premium. Data: April 2026.

10 Most Expensive Cities

Coastal and high-density metro areas dominate.

1

Honolulu, HI

$299/mo

Island isolation drives up land and construction costs

2

San Francisco, CA

$292/mo

Extremely high real estate and regulatory costs

3

New York, NY

$244/mo

Intense demand in the densest US city

4

Los Angeles, CA

$239/mo

High demand from sprawling metro population

5

Boston, MA

$224/mo

Limited supply in compact metro area

6

Seattle, WA

$218/mo

Tech boom driving real estate prices

7

San Diego, CA

$209/mo

High cost of living and limited supply

8

Washington, DC

$198/mo

Government and commercial real estate premiums

9

Miami, FL

$189/mo

Population growth and tourist-area premiums

10

Portland, OR

$182/mo

Rising housing costs drive storage demand

10 Most Affordable Cities

Midwest and Southern metros offer the best deals.

1

Oklahoma City, OK

$64/mo

Low real estate costs and ample supply

2

Tulsa, OK

$71/mo

Affordable land and moderate demand

3

Memphis, TN

$76/mo

Lower cost of living and oversupply

4

Indianapolis, IN

$79/mo

Flat terrain means cheap construction

5

Louisville, KY

$82/mo

Midwest affordability with decent supply

6

San Antonio, TX

$85/mo

Large metro but affordable land

7

Columbus, OH

$88/mo

Growing city with sufficient supply

8

Kansas City, MO

$91/mo

Central location with low land costs

9

Omaha, NE

$93/mo

Small metro with competitive pricing

10

Raleigh, NC

$96/mo

Growing fast but still affordable

Regional Patterns

Northeast

$130-$170

High density, limited supply. Connecticut to Massachusetts corridor is consistently expensive.

Southeast

$80-$130

Mixed pricing. Florida metro areas are expensive. Rural South is among the cheapest.

Midwest

$75-$100

Consistently affordable. Low real estate costs and adequate supply keep prices down.

West Coast

$130-$290

Extreme variation. Coastal California is expensive. Inland areas are more reasonable.

How to Use This Data

If you live in an expensive metro, look 15-20 minutes outside the city centre. Suburban facilities typically charge 40-60% less than their downtown counterparts. A 20-minute drive can save you $50-$120 per month on a 10x10 unit. Over a year, that is $600-$1,440 in savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has the cheapest self storage?+
Oklahoma has the lowest average self storage costs in the country at about $62/month for a 10x10 unit. Other affordable states include West Virginia ($71), Arkansas ($73), Mississippi ($74), and South Dakota ($76). These states benefit from low real estate costs and lower population density.
Why is self storage so expensive in New York and California?+
Self storage costs are driven by real estate prices. In New York City and San Francisco, the land underneath a storage facility costs 10-20 times more than in Oklahoma City. Facilities pass these costs to renters. High population density also creates strong demand, pushing prices even higher.
Do rural areas have self storage options?+
Yes, but with fewer choices. Rural areas typically have independent facilities rather than national chains. Prices are generally 30-50% lower than nearby cities. The trade-off is fewer amenities: you are less likely to find climate control, 24-hour access, or online booking.
Does cost vary within a single city?+
Significantly. Within a single metro area, prices can vary 40-60%. A 10x10 in Manhattan costs $240+ while the same size 20 miles north in Westchester might be $140. Downtown and affluent neighborhoods always cost more. Driving 15-20 minutes to a suburban facility is the easiest way to save.
Are storage costs still rising in 2026?+
Storage costs rose 3-5% nationally in 2025 and are projected to rise another 2-4% in 2026. The increases are uneven: Sunbelt cities like Austin, Nashville, and Phoenix saw larger increases due to population growth, while Midwest cities remained relatively stable.

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