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Wide variety of sizes
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5Γ5 | 5Γ10 | 10Γ10 | 10Γ20 | 10Γ30 | |
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Average storage facility San Francisco, CA | $153 | $217 | $377 | $580 | $529 |
Neighbor 46 storage spaces nearby | |||||
Public Storage San Francisco, CA (0 miles) | $130 | $209 | $329 | $604 | $970 |
SOMA Self-Storage San Francisco, CA (0 miles) | $210 | $286 | $404 | $610 | -- |
Public Storage San Francisco, CA (0 miles) | $233 | $233 | $405 | -- | -- |
Compare the pros and cons of renting from various storage unit options, including drive-up and interior units
Enclosed drive-up storage units, like garages, have an outdoor entrance
78% of storage spaces in San Francisco have security cameras as an amenity provided by the host
Indoor spaces like vacant offices or residential rooms offer increased protection
In San Francisco, 34% of listings do not have stairs leading to the storage space, allowing for easy access
Indoor storage units that allow vehicles provide protection over outdoor parking
Residential indoor parking in San Francisco is 1% cheaper than nearby areas
San Franciscoβs self-storage prices are reaching record highs, which means youβll need to choose your storage unit wisely. Otherwise, youβll end up spending several hundred dollars a month on the wrong storage unit. (On average, San Francisco locals spend around $625 on a standard 10βx30β storage unit).
Before you pay extra for climate-controlled storageβespecially in a temperate climate like San Franciscoβs, where temperatures rarely exceed 70 degreesβconsider our recommendations.
Weβll recommend not only a storage unit type (climate-controlled, drive-up, indoor access, etc.) but also the best storage unit size.
Hereβs why: These items donβt require climatized conditions. To reduce your monthly storage unit costs, stick with outdoor or non-climate-controlled options (which tend to be cheaper in San Francisco and across the U.S.).
A 10βx10β or 10βx20β drive-up storage unit (otherwise known as an βoutdoor accessβ storage unit)
Hereβs why: While many recommend a climate-controlled storage facility for furniture storage and electronic storage, here at Neighbor, we donβt think climatized storage is worth the cost for SF residents.
However, San Francisco summers are mild, with temperatures ranging from 67 to 54 degrees in July. San Francisco winters are equally manageable, with temperatures rarely dipping below the 50s. Overall, your items are at very low risk of sustaining temperature-related damage. Plus, most climate-controlled facilities keep temperatures between 65Β°F -85Β°F degrees anyway.
*Note: Regardless of vehicle type, opt for a drive-up storage unit
Hereβs why: Storage units arenβt just for old yearbooks. You can also store vehicles in a traditional drive-up San Francisco storage unit thatβs 10βx20β or larger (10βx25β, 10βx30β, or 10βx40β), the facilityβs policies permitting.
Because not all storage facilities permit vehicle storage (especially indoor-access facilities), a residential garage space on Neighbor is a great option. Just find a garage for rent in your neighborhood.
While some traditional storage facilities offer designated vehicle parking (for cars, RVs, and boats), this is usually canopy parking (covered parking). *Note: If youβre storing a classic car, always opt for enclosed vehicle storage over covered vehicle storage for added protection.
An indoor-access storage facility is a multi-floor building where renters access their units from the interior. These buildings are usually climate-controlled. Vehicle storage is not permitted in these unit types.
When people hear self-storage, the first thing they think of is a drive-up storage facility. These units look like mini garages with roll-up doors that are accessed from the outside.
Drive-up storage units in an area prone to heavy snowstorms, monsoons, and other extreme weather can be an inconvenience. After all, who wants to lug boxes or pull out holiday decorations in blizzard conditions?
Luckily, because the San Francisco area rarely experiences snow and rainfall is unlikely from April to October, drive-up storage comes highly recommendedβespecially for those renters looking to save on self-storage costs.
Traditional storage facilities tell you that self-storage costs vary depending on the facilityβs location, unit size, and property amenities. This simple formula still leaves many questions unanswered.
Will prices rise? What are the itemized costs associated with this monthly rate?
With peer-to-peer storage marketplaces like Neighbor, monthly rates are clearly posted (and per-month rent costs will never increase). After booking, your price is locked in.
Plus, peer-to-peer self-storage is 30% cheaper than traditional options, even in high-cost-of-living cities like San Francisco. The same 10β30β storage space in the SF area is $375 cheaper on Neighbor ($625 vs. $250)
When you go through a traditional self-storage facility, San Francisco residents like yourself can choose between drive-up storage (non-climate-controlled) or indoor-access storage (usually climate-controlled). Regardless of storage type, youβll usually have the following size options:
On Neighbor, a peer-to-peer storage marketplace, youβll not only have access to traditional storage units, but also:
β¦all located in your own San Francisco, CA, neighborhood, which means less time spent commuting to and from self-storage facilities in remote areas.
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While traditional storage options are commonly available in San Francisco, California, Neighbor.com usually has the most affordable, safest, and closest self storage.
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