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.
| State | Standard 10x10 | Climate-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.
Honolulu, HI
$299/mo
Island isolation drives up land and construction costs
San Francisco, CA
$292/mo
Extremely high real estate and regulatory costs
New York, NY
$244/mo
Intense demand in the densest US city
Los Angeles, CA
$239/mo
High demand from sprawling metro population
Boston, MA
$224/mo
Limited supply in compact metro area
Seattle, WA
$218/mo
Tech boom driving real estate prices
San Diego, CA
$209/mo
High cost of living and limited supply
Washington, DC
$198/mo
Government and commercial real estate premiums
Miami, FL
$189/mo
Population growth and tourist-area premiums
Portland, OR
$182/mo
Rising housing costs drive storage demand
10 Most Affordable Cities
Midwest and Southern metros offer the best deals.
Oklahoma City, OK
$64/mo
Low real estate costs and ample supply
Tulsa, OK
$71/mo
Affordable land and moderate demand
Memphis, TN
$76/mo
Lower cost of living and oversupply
Indianapolis, IN
$79/mo
Flat terrain means cheap construction
Louisville, KY
$82/mo
Midwest affordability with decent supply
San Antonio, TX
$85/mo
Large metro but affordable land
Columbus, OH
$88/mo
Growing city with sufficient supply
Kansas City, MO
$91/mo
Central location with low land costs
Omaha, NE
$93/mo
Small metro with competitive pricing
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.