CubeSmart cost: $85 to $245 per month
CubeSmart is the smallest of the three large public US storage REITs by location count but the cheapest by national 10x10 average. A 10x10 standard unit averages $92 to $192 per month, with climate-controlled at $120 to $250. The trade-off is a smaller footprint: CubeSmart operates roughly 1,500 facilities versus 3,300 for Public Storage and 4,300 for Extra Space. Below: pricing details, where CubeSmart is and isn't available, and how the value positioning works.
What CubeSmart actually costs in 2026
CubeSmart operates roughly 1,500 facilities across the United States, focused heavily in the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee), the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania), and Texas. Their footprint is more selective than the larger chains, with limited presence on the West Coast and in many Midwest markets. Their 2026 pricing for a 10x10 standard unit averages $92 to $192 per month nationally, with climate-controlled at $120 to $250.
CubeSmart's 2024 10-K reports annual rent of $23.46 per occupied square foot across its owned stores, the highest of the three large public REITs (Public Storage $22.61, Extra Space $21.68). That figure is a portfolio average across every unit size and market, and it reflects CubeSmart's concentration in dense, higher-cost metros such as New York; it is not the price of any one unit. On the ground, CubeSmart's headline 10x10 rates are often competitive with or below PSA and EXR in the same submarket, especially once first-month promotions are counted, so compare live quotes rather than relying on chain-level averages.
CubeSmart consistently scores at or near the top of US self storage operators in J.D. Power customer satisfaction surveys. The combination of lower pricing and higher satisfaction makes CubeSmart the value pick of the three major public chains. The catch is geographic availability: in markets where CubeSmart has no facilities, the comparison is moot and renters default to PSA, EXR, or U-Haul. For a direct cost-and-coverage breakdown against its closest rival, see CubeSmart vs Extra Space.
CubeSmart pricing by unit size
5x5
Standard
$45 to $85
Climate
$58 to $111
5x10
Standard
$62 to $115
Climate
$81 to $150
10x10
Standard
$92 to $192
Climate
$120 to $250
10x15
Standard
$118 to $245
Climate
$153 to $319
10x20
Standard
$148 to $305
Climate
$192 to $397
10x30
Standard
$202 to $410
Climate
$262 to $533
CubeSmart 10x10 prices in major US markets
CubeSmart 10x10 / 2026
| City | 10x10 monthly | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | $92 to $138 | Heavy CUBE southeast presence |
| Charlotte, NC | $92 to $138 | Carolinas hub |
| Atlanta, GA | $98 to $148 | Southeast competitive |
| Houston, TX | $94 to $142 | Selective TX presence |
| Phoenix, AZ | $92 to $138 | Southwest growth |
| Chicago, IL | $108 to $158 | Chicago suburban strength |
| Boston, MA | $148 to $208 | Northeast premium |
| Washington, DC | $132 to $192 | Mid-Atlantic |
| Los Angeles, CA | $162 to $232 | Limited LA footprint |
| New York, NY | $172 to $238 | NYC outer boroughs |
Where CubeSmart is and isn't
Strong presence: Florida (heaviest concentration), Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Texas (selective), Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, NYC outer boroughs, Chicago suburbs.
Limited or selective presence: Northeast outside metro areas, Florida Panhandle, mid-South (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana), Midwest outside Chicago and Indianapolis, Mountain West.
Minimal or no presence: California (some LA / SF Bay), Pacific Northwest, the Plains states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas), Alaska, Hawaii, much of New England outside greater Boston.
In the markets where CubeSmart operates, they are typically the cheapest national chain option. In markets where CubeSmart is absent, comparable value is sometimes available from independent operators, U-Haul, or smaller regional chains. Always check the CubeSmart location finder against your address before building a comparison shortlist.