Storage Units in San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Storage is Hard to Come By Let’s get the most important thing out of the way: It’s tough to find storage in San Francisco. The demand for housing in the area is high as is the demand for office space. Almost a million people call The City home and all of them need a place to live and a tech startup to work at (Okay, not all of them work at tech startups; it just feels that way). The need for affordable housing is...well...we don’t want to say crisis, but we will say crisis adjacent. While we’re psyched to see people attempting to do something about the high cost of rent in San Francisco ($3,000 a month for a studio?), we’re sad to see storage facilities bite the dust in exchange for condo development. All we can say is, we hope at least a few of those condos are affordable. So what does this mean if you’re looking for storage? You can expect steeper prices as a result of the lack of availability. You should also be prepared for the reality that you might not get the unit you want. According to the manager of a San Francisco StoragePro whose facility tends to stay at least 90% occupied, your best bet is to plan in advance. However, not all facilities will allow you to actually reserve in advance. While the idea of locking down a storage unit long before your move to San Francisco sounds good to you, it’s not in the interest of most facility managers who stand to lose money as a result of tenants who hold units and then cancel. As a result of this, some facilities will only let you reserve a spot a week in advance. We suggest you include at least three facilities in your search for storage if finding a spot in San Francisco is a must. Consider Renting Outside of San Francisco An estimated 80% of the tenants at StoragePro on Beale Street in San Francisco are able to walk to their units. For these individuals, access on foot is crucial and the ability to take things in and out of storage on a regular basis is a very real possibility. Think about how often you’re going to need to actually access your storage unit. Are you moving from a city where you could afford a larger home and therefore have furniture that doesn’t fit in your San Francisco apartment? Are you storing seasonal items like winter clothing and Christmas decorations? Are you a college student leaving stuff for summer vacation? Examples like these paint the picture of individuals who probably won’t be visiting their storage units every single day or even every single month. If this applies to you, consider seeking out storage in places like Alameda and Oakland. You should also keep these areas in mind if you’re looking to store an RV, boat or car as this type of storage is especially difficult to find inside San Francisco. Basically, if you want more size options, more amenity options and lower prices, expand your search to include outside of San Francisco. Think of it as a nice way of spending a little quality time with the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco Climate and Storage You’ve heard of that famous San Francisco fog, right? If not, don’t worry, his name is Karl and he totally has a Twitter and an Instagram because in San Francisco, everyone has a Twitter and an Instagram. Housing in San Francisco tends to be pricier if it’s in a sunnier, fog-free part of the city. If you’re looking for storage, this same rule doesn’t necessarily apply as most storage facilities offer indoor units which are significantly less susceptible to the woes of Bay Area weather. The main things that can affect your items in storage are drastic temperatures and moisture. Drastic temperatures aren’t a huge concern in San Francisco (though you can expect some super hot days and some surprisingly chilly ones) but that dreaded moisture certainly is. If your unit isn’t inside and you’re storing items that can rust like a nice bike or items that can get weathered like a painting or leather couch, consider climate control so that you can protect your investment from damage. Unlike southern California, San Francisco summers are known for being cooler and can often be damper than other seasons. This is important to remember if you’re a college student looking for somewhere to put your stuff once the time comes to move out of your dorm or apartment. If you’re struggling to figure out how to pay for storage on a student’s budget in a city that is decidedly not very budget friendly, consider going in on a storage unit with a friend. The cost of a storage unit should be much cheaper than the cost of your apartment, but we still think you should look for budget friendly solutions whenever possible anyway.
Storage is Hard to Come By
Let’s get the most important thing out of the way: It’s tough to find storage in San Francisco. The demand for housing in the area is high as is the demand for office space. Almost a million people call The City home and all of them need a place to live and a tech startup to work at (Okay, not all of them work at tech startups; it just feels that way). The need for affordable housing is...well...we don’t want to say crisis, but we will say crisis adjacent. While we’re psyched to see people attempting to do something about the high cost of rent in San Francisco ($3,000 a month for a studio?), we’re sad to see storage facilities bite the dust in exchange for condo development. All we can say is, we hope at least a few of those condos are affordable. So what does this mean if you’re looking for storage? You can expect steeper prices as a result of the lack of availability. You should also be prepared for the reality that you might not get the unit you want. According to the manager of a San Francisco StoragePro whose facility tends to stay at least 90% occupied, your best bet is to plan in advance. However, not all facilities will allow you to actually reserve in advance. While the idea of locking down a storage unit long before your move to San Francisco sounds good to you, it’s not in the interest of most facility managers who stand to lose money as a result of tenants who hold units and then cancel. As a result of this, some facilities will only let you reserve a spot a week in advance. We suggest you include at least three facilities in your search for storage if finding a spot in San Francisco is a must.Consider Renting Outside of San Francisco
An estimated 80% of the tenants at StoragePro on Beale Street in San Francisco are able to walk to their units. For these individuals, access on foot is crucial and the ability to take things in and out of storage on a regular basis is a very real possibility. Think about how often you’re going to need to actually access your storage unit. Are you moving from a city where you could afford a larger home and therefore have furniture that doesn’t fit in your San Francisco apartment? Are you storing seasonal items like winter clothing and Christmas decorations? Are you a college student leaving stuff for summer vacation? Examples like these paint the picture of individuals who probably won’t be visiting their storage units every single day or even every single month. If this applies to you, consider seeking out storage in places like Alameda and Oakland. You should also keep these areas in mind if you’re looking to store an RV, boat or car as this type of storage is especially difficult to find inside San Francisco. Basically, if you want more size options, more amenity options and lower prices, expand your search to include outside of San Francisco. Think of it as a nice way of spending a little quality time with the Golden Gate Bridge.San Francisco Climate and Storage
You’ve heard of that famous San Francisco fog, right? If not, don’t worry, his name is Karl and he totally has a Twitter and an Instagram because in San Francisco, everyone has a Twitter and an Instagram. Housing in San Francisco tends to be pricier if it’s in a sunnier, fog-free part of the city. If you’re looking for storage, this same rule doesn’t necessarily apply as most storage facilities offer indoor units which are significantly less susceptible to the woes of Bay Area weather. The main things that can affect your items in storage are drastic temperatures and moisture. Drastic temperatures aren’t a huge concern in San Francisco (though you can expect some super hot days and some surprisingly chilly ones) but that dreaded moisture certainly is. If your unit isn’t inside and you’re storing items that can rust like a nice bike or items that can get weathered like a painting or leather couch, consider climate control so that you can protect your investment from damage. Unlike southern California, San Francisco summers are known for being cooler and can often be damper than other seasons. This is important to remember if you’re a college student looking for somewhere to put your stuff once the time comes to move out of your dorm or apartment. If you’re struggling to figure out how to pay for storage on a student’s budget in a city that is decidedly not very budget friendly, consider going in on a storage unit with a friend. The cost of a storage unit should be much cheaper than the cost of your apartment, but we still think you should look for budget friendly solutions whenever possible anyway.Storage FAQ's
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in San Francisco due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 32.0 to 68.0, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
Most storage companies in San Francisco only provide invoices upon request.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
In San Francisco, there are 41 storage facilities, with a total of 219 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 1' X 4' to 25' X 72'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Generally the prices of storage units in San Francisco vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 10.0 and 5100.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
You have 41 facilities to choose from in San Francisco. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 25' X 72' unit when you really need a 1' X 4' unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
Most storage facilities in San Francisco accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in San Francisco. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in San Francisco.
Most facilities in San Francisco schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
Storage companies in San Francisco offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in San Francisco to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in San Francisco offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our <a href='/university-self-storage/'>students</a> and <a href='/military-self-storage/'>active military members</a> pages to get detailed and updated information.
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in San Francisco are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within San Francisco.
Helpful Storage Resources
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0.1mi
Security Public Storage
43 Page St, San Francisco, CA, 941020.6mi
Fort Knox Self Storage
370 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102$64
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
0.8mi
Attic Self Storage
2440 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 941031.6mi
City Storage & City Cellars
500 Indiana St, San Francisco, CA, 94107$42
$1 First Month Rent Promotion
$1 First Month Rent Promotion
1/2 Off for the First Month
1.8mi
StoragePRO Self Storage of Beale
429 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105$52
$10/Mo for First 3 Full Months
1/2 Off for 2 Months
5.1mi
Security Public Storage - Daly City Carter St
1101 Carter St, Daly City, CA, 940146.9mi
Allsafe Self-Storage Alameda
1 Singleton Ave., Alameda, CA, 945016.9mi
Allsafe Self-Storage Alameda
1 Singleton Ave., Alameda, CA, 94501$22
$1.00 FIRST MONTH SPECIAL - ALLSAFE
50% OFF 1ST 2 FULL MONTHS - ALLSAFE
50% OFF 1ST 2 FULL MONTHS - ALLSAFE
8.1mi
StoragePRO of Oakland- Franklin Street
1205 Franklin St, Oakland, CA, 94612$9
1/2 Off for 3 Months
8.5mi
City Storage & City Cellars
4004 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608$39
1st Month Rent Free
1st Month Rent Free
8.5mi
Self Storage at Telegraph
2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94612$42
1st Month Rent Free
1st Month Rent Free
1/2 Off for 3 Months
8.7mi
Security Public Storage
99 Hyde Ct, Daly City, CA, 940159.0mi
Arco's Self Storage
1357 San Mateo Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080$75
10.0mi
Storage Corner Pacifica
1221 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica, CA, 94044$85
$1 First Full Months Rent
$1 First Full Months Rent
50% Off First 2 Months
10.4mi
A-1 Self Storage
301 High St, Oakland, CA, 9460110.4mi
A-1 Self Storage
301 High St, Oakland, CA, 94601$30
*FLASH RATE + 50%OFF 1st Month
First Month Free
10.6mi
A-1 Self Storage
4356 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA, 94601$25
*FLASH RATE + 50%OFF 1st Month
*FLASH RATE + 50%OFF 1st Month
*FLASH RATE + 50%OFF 1st Month
10.7mi
StoragePRO Self Storage of Richmond
101 W Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA, 94804$29
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1st Month Rent Free
1/2 Off for 3 Months
10.8mi
Payless Self Storage
321 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA, 9480410.9mi
Arco's Self Storage
777 Glenview Dr, San Bruno, CA, 9406611.1mi
Point Richmond Self Storage
300 W Ohio Avenue, Richmond, CA, 94804$35
50% OFF 1ST 3 FULL MONTHS - PRSS
11.3mi
Corte Madera Mini Storage
5776-B Paradise Dr, Corte Madera, CA, 94925$80
$1 First Month Rent Promotion
1/2 Off for 2 Months
12.2mi
Storelocal Storage
10 Hegenberger Ct, Oakland, CA, 94621$25
12.5mi
StoragePRO of Oakland
8855 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA, 94621$42
1/2 Off for the First Month
13.3mi
House Storage Plus
990 Andersen Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94901$115
13.9mi
Peralta Storage
705 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA, 94577$137
14.0mi
Security Public Storage
3415 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA, 9480314.2mi
Stow-A-Way Self Storage
616 Canal St, San Rafael, CA, 94901$132
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
15.5mi
San Anselmo Self Storage
21 Mariposa Ave, San Anselmo, CA, 94960$87
$35/Mo. for First 2 Full Months
$35/Mo. for First 2 Full Months
1/2 Off for the First Month
15.7mi
Mini Storage of San Anselmo
208 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, CA, 94960$82
15.8mi
Security Public Storage
801 Madeline Rd, San Pablo, CA, 9480616.3mi
AllSafe Self Storage San Leandro
526 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 9457916.3mi
Mini Safe Storage & RV
15311 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94578$32
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
16.3mi
ALLSAFE SELF-STORAGE SAN LEANDRO
526 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94579$33
50% OFF 1ST 3 FULL MONTHS - SAN LEANDRO
50% OFF 1ST 3 FULL MONTHS - SAN LEANDRO
16.6mi
Security Public Storage
2975 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole, CA, 9456417.1mi
Security Public Storage
110 E 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA, 9440318.5mi
Storelocal Storage
1444 Willow Avenue, Hercules, CA, 94547$82
25% Off 2 Full Months!
50% Off 3 Months
50% Off 3 Months
19.1mi
Coastside Self Storage
110 Stanford Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019$89
19.1mi
Allsafe Self-Storage Hayward
15 Cannery Ct, Hayward, CA, 94544$49
$1.00 FIRST MONTH SPECIAL - ALLSAFE
$1.00 FIRST MONTH SPECIAL - ALLSAFE
19.2mi
Allsafe Self-Storage Hayward
5 Cannery Ct, Hayward, CA, 9454419.4mi
A-1 Self Storage
1337 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA, 94002$104
Act Fast! Units Limited
Act Fast! Units Limited
First Month Free
19.4mi
A-1 Self Storage
1337 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA, 9400219.5mi
Hayward Storage
77 Traynor St, Hayward, CA, 94544$46
$1.00 MOVE IN HS
$1.00 MOVE IN HS
19.5mi
Security Public Storage
24873 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA, 9454419.5mi
Castro Valley Hayward Storage
2457 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA, 94546$37
$1.00 MOVE IN CVHS
50% OFF FIRST MONTH
19.5mi
Castro Valley Storage
2489 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA, 94546$32
20.1mi
Storage Corner Hayward
27911 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94545$35
$1 First Full Months Rent
$1 First Full Months Rent
$1 First Full Months Rent
20.9mi
Westlake Self Storage
43 Quail Court, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596$225
21.4mi
StoragePRO Self Storage of Hayward
1820 Pacheco Way, Hayward, CA, 94544$44
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1st Month Rent Free
1/2 Off for 3 Months
21.5mi
Security Public Storage - Walnut Creek
2690 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 9459721.6mi
Security Public Storage
111 Muir Station Rd, Martinez, CA, 9455321.7mi
Ignacio Mini Storage
394 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA, 94949$62
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
22.7mi
Security Public Storage
1451 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, 9406322.8mi
Lockaway Storage Castro Valley
8555 Dublin Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94552$62
First Month Rent Free
23.0mi
SecurePro Storage of Redwood City
920 Shasta St, Redwood City, CA, 94063$60
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
1/2 Off for 3 Months
23.2mi
Stor-All Storage
136 Willow Street, Redwood City, CA, 94063$49
$1 First Month Rent Promotion
1/2 Off for the First Month
1/2 Off for 3 Months
23.6mi
Nave Self Storage
1533 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA, 94947$74
1st Month Rent Free
$89/Mo. for First 3 Full Months
23.8mi
Anchor Self Storage
1050 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo, CA, 94590$65
23.9mi
Security Public Storage
2071 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA, 9458324.0mi
Econo Storage
375 Arthur Road, Martinez, CA, 94553$122
1/2 Off for 3 Months
24.8mi
Storelocal Storage
4900 Marsh Drive, Concord, CA, 94520$95