{"id":16815,"date":"2026-07-31T02:44:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=16815"},"modified":"2026-07-31T02:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:45:51","slug":"cubesmart-vs-public-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/cubesmart-vs-public-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"CubeSmart vs. Public Storage: 2026 Price &amp; Perks Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CubeSmart and Public Storage are two names you&rsquo;ll run into when searching for self-storage. We read through reviews and looked into their features. Here&rsquo;s what to know before you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cubesmart-vs-public-storage-quick-answer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CubeSmart vs. Public Storage: <\/strong>Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CubeSmart<\/strong> is the<strong> cheaper<\/strong> option and comes with <strong>more perks<\/strong>. It has <strong>1,500+ facilities<\/strong> in 42 states. <strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Public Storage has <strong>more consistent customer service<\/strong> and <strong>4,600+ facilities<\/strong> across 42 states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re storing long-term, plan for price increases. At both facilities, the rate you see today won&rsquo;t be what you&rsquo;re paying after the first few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key difference:<\/strong> CubeSmart is better for price and amenities, but Public Storage wins on availability and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-storage\">How Neighbor is changing storage<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renters save 30-50% on self storage, on average. 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Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Search nearby options <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"cubesmart-vs-public-storage-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CubeSmart vs. Public Storage: <\/strong>At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CubeSmart<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Public Storage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/td><td>1,500+ across 42 states<\/td><td>4,600+ across 42 states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>Varies by location and demand<\/td><td>Varies by location and demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rate increases<\/strong><\/td><td>~$15&ndash;$30 every 6 months<\/td><td>Up to $50\/month. Some renters report 100%+ increases over 10 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Climate control<\/strong><\/td><td>Nearly all locations<\/td><td>Available at most locations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vehicle storage<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 40 feet<\/td><td>Up to 50 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free moving truck<\/strong><\/td><td>For up to 2 hours at select locations<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Office amenities<\/strong><\/td><td>Wi-Fi, workstations, and coffee at select locations<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App access<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes, with extended gate hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Military &amp; student discounts<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-cubesmart\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is CubeSmart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CubeSmart is the <strong>third-largest storage chain<\/strong> in the U.S, and they compete with Public Storage on price and perks. Many locations offer <strong>free moving trucks <\/strong>and <strong>space to work or recharge<\/strong> during your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They offer military, student, and referral discounts, but they don&rsquo;t publish national pricing, so you&rsquo;ll need to search in your area to see what&rsquo;s available and weigh up the cost. You can handle the entire booking online through their SmartRental process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-public-storage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Public Storage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Storage is the <strong>largest self-storage company<\/strong> in the country. Their app gives you <strong>extended access hours<\/strong>, digital entry, and account management from your phone.<br><br>Public Storage has a <strong>stronger hold on vehicle storage<\/strong>, with higher ceilings and units sized for oversized motorhomes, boats, and flatbed trailers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn&rsquo;t publish national pricing either. What you pay depends on your location, unit size, and whether you need climate control or drive-up access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cubesmart-vs-public-storage-key-aspects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CubeSmart vs. Public Storage:<\/strong> Key Aspects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both charge month-to-month rent, both offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/climate-controlled-vs-non-climate-controlled-storage\/\">climate-controlled units<\/a>, and both have online booking. Here are some other key features that you&rsquo;ll want to factor into your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rate-increases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rate Increases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both companies charge <strong>low intro rates<\/strong> to attract renters, then raise prices after you&rsquo;ve moved your stuff in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At CubeSmart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/6967ab326e404c1b9cb82268\" target=\"_blank\">reviewers<\/a> have mentioned increases of around $15&ndash;$30 every 6 months. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/694993cea567d3279f89cadc\" target=\"_blank\">One renter&rsquo;s bill<\/a> went from $92&ndash;$120 in under 5 months, a 30% jump on a unit they were told would stay the same price for 1 year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Storage&rsquo;s pattern looks similar. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/6a342f235491238d6da425b9\" target=\"_blank\">One renter<\/a> mentioned a $50 monthly increase that pushed their bill past $850. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/6a1f8af10719f237e851227c\" target=\"_blank\">Another<\/a> saw a 10&times;10 unit go from $77&ndash;$171 in 10 months, a 122% increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re storing long-term, <strong>ask the facility how often they raise rates<\/strong> and by how much <strong>before you sign anything<\/strong>. Our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/13-things-know-before-renting-storage-unit\/\">13 things to know<\/a> before renting a storage unit suggests other questions to ask, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"location-coverage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Storage has <strong>4,600+<\/strong> locations across the country. CubeSmart only has <strong>1,500+<\/strong> so if you&rsquo;re outside a mid-sized city, there may not be one nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>individual facility can matter more than the brand<\/strong>, so <strong>check recent reviews<\/strong> for that specific address before you commit. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/storage-facilities-guide\/\">guide to storage facilities<\/a> covers what to look for when you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"perks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CubeSmart<\/strong> has more perks than most storage chains. Many locations offer <strong>a free moving truck<\/strong> for up to 2 hours after you reserve a unit. They also sell an <strong>in-store moving kit <\/strong>with boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and a marker if you need supplies on move-in day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select locations have <strong>free Wi-Fi, workstations with printers, a lounge, and coffee<\/strong>, and you can pay for unit shelving, extra lighting, remote video monitoring, and automatic door openers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Storage keeps it simpler. The main perk is <strong>app-based gate access with extended hours<\/strong> and digital entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"security\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most renters don&rsquo;t run into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/are-storage-units-safe\/\">security issues<\/a>, but <strong>do a quick check on the specific facility<\/strong> before you sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At CubeSmart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/69a909981090ac8e2280764a\" target=\"_blank\">a renter from Nevada<\/a> discovered that their unit had been<strong> burglarized<\/strong>, and management acknowledged that multiple units at that facility had been<strong> <\/strong>hit <strong>over several months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/68d3d874a6c99dd6db79884b\" target=\"_blank\">Another renter<\/a> had two units broken into at the same facility, with <strong>holes in the wall left unrepaired<\/strong> after the first break-in, allowing thieves to access additional units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar complaints have been made at specific Public Storage locations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/69e6eb22106b3593e96a1174\" target=\"_blank\">One renter&rsquo;s unit<\/a> was <strong>broken into and relocked<\/strong> by the thief, and the responding police officer noted it wasn&rsquo;t the first break-in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can, walk around the facility, check that the gates and cameras are working, and <strong>look up the specific address <\/strong>to find<strong> <\/strong>recent reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vehicle-storage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CubeSmart and Public Storage both have<strong> outdoor, covered, and enclosed vehicle storage<\/strong> at specific locations, but the size limits are different. <strong>CubeSmart tops out at 40 feet<\/strong>, which works for most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/long-term-rv-storage-tips\/\">RVs<\/a> but may not fit larger trailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public Storage goes up to 50 feet<\/strong>, with enclosed units sized for oversized motorhomes, flatbed trailers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-tall-is-a-boat-on-a-trailer\/\">large boats<\/a>. If you&rsquo;re storing a standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/car-storage-everything-for-indoor-vehicle-storage\/\">car<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-motorcycle-storage\/\">motorcycle<\/a>, either brand has options.<br><br>Whatever you&rsquo;re looking to store, <strong>make sure there&rsquo;s a unit available <\/strong>at a location near you before you check out the facility in person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cubesmart-vs-public-storage-which-should-you-pick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CubeSmart vs. Public Storage: <\/strong>Which Should You Pick?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there&rsquo;s a CubeSmart location near you, the free moving truck and other amenities can be hard to pass up. For other renters, the convenience and size range at Public Storage will be what clinches it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But <strong>these aren&rsquo;t your only options<\/strong>. People in your area are renting out their unused garages, driveways, sheds, and spare land, often for <strong>up to 50% less<\/strong> than facilities charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/\">Neighbor<\/a> shows you <strong>all the storage spots near you<\/strong>, from big-name units to spaces rented out by your neighbors. One search lets you browse photos, reviews, and descriptions of each listing. And every booking can come with up to <strong>$25,000 in renter property protection<\/strong>.<br><br>A <strong>4.9-star rating<\/strong> across 689,000+ reviews tells us that renters are finding storage spaces cheaper and closer to home on Neighbor.<br><br>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/self-storage-near-me\">compare listings online<\/a> in a few minutes, or <a href=\"https:\/\/help.neighbor.com\/contact-neighbor-BkRcDCUCO\" target=\"_blank\">call us<\/a> if you&rsquo;d rather talk it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-cubesmart-give-you-a-free-moving-truck\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does CubeSmart give you a free moving truck?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, many<strong> <\/strong>CubeSmart locations give you <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>free moving truck for up to 2 hours<\/strong>. Not every facility has this, though, so confirm before you make a decision about where to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-size-storage-unit-do-i-need\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What size storage unit do I need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/10x10-storage-unit-guide\/\"><strong>10&times;10 unit<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>fits the contents of a two-bedroom apartment, and it&rsquo;s the <strong>most popular size<\/strong>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/10x20-storage-unit-ultimate-guide-10x20-storage-unit\/\">10&times;20<\/a> handles a larger home or a vehicle. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/storage-unit-size-guide\/\">storage unit size guide<\/a> will help you figure out what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-climate-controlled-storage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need climate-controlled storage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re storing <strong>wood furniture, electronics, artwork, or documents<\/strong> for more than a couple of months, the answer is yes, but budget for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/need-climate-controlled-storage-unit\/\">20&ndash;50%<\/a> added to your monthly bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Comparing CubeSmart vs. Public Storage? 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