Storage Units in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
You Can’t Get There From Here (But You Can Still Get to Your Storage Unit) The street system of Boston evolved organically, when means, to put it politely, that it makes no sense. Thanks to the fact that Boston has been around since just about forever, the streets are also a part of living history. That’s great news when you’re looking to spend a sunny Saturday exploring the Freedom Trail. It’s not such great news when you’re trying to navigate a vehicle through narrow streets with uneven surfaces that often dead end in places where turning around seems impossible (that guy in the Red Sox hat who’s yelling at you should help motivate you). This is an important consideration if you’re searching for RV or boat storage in Boston as these vehicles face unique challenges due to low clearance tunnels with propane restrictions, lack of parking and the aforementioned headache inducing streets themselves. The solution? Opt for this specialized type of storage on the outskirts of the city and enjoy reduced traffic and easier access. If you’re storing a boat or RV, you probably want to be closer to nature anyway. A College Town Means College Storage Boston has a population of 655,884. With schools like Boston University, Boston College, Suffolk University, Emerson College, UMass Boston and a little place called Harvard, you can imagine how much those numbers swell and shrink according to the beginning and end of the school year. Consider the fact that we didn’t even come close to naming all of the 100 colleges in the Boston area, and it’s easy to understand the large impact that students have on storage in Boston. There are an estimated 152,000 college students in the city itself (that’s not counting the surrounding suburbs and any neighborhood that isn’t technically Boston). In Boston proper there are 11 storage facilities, but if you count the surrounding area, the options grow. This means that even if you’re not a college student, you could be facing stiff competition when it comes to locking down a storage unit in your chosen location. For example, in Cambridge, where Harvard is located, there are seven storage facilities. That’s roughly 3,850 units. Harvard enrolls 21,000 students. You don’t have to major in math to know that any smart Bostonian will reserve a storage unit early. In The Walking City, Facilities that Rent Trucks are Your Friend Boston is a pedestrian’s dream, but that doesn’t mean you should be expected to carry that couch from your storage unit all the way to your new apartment. Part of living in the city means finding your perfect neighborhood. During your time in Boston, you’ll probably bounce between a few until you find your perfect fit. If you’re transitioning from a roommate situation to your own place or shacking up with a significant other, you can plan on utilizing a storage unit. But what are you supposed to do if you don’t own a car and neither do any of your friends? Include truck rental availability in your search for a storage unit. Sure, you can hire an independent mover if you want (check out our Boston self storage resource list for some great options), but isn’t life easier when the things you need are all in one place? Another option to consider if you’re carless in Boston is mobile self storage . Check out PODS if this sounds good to you. They’ve got three locations across Boston and they’ll drop off your portable storage unit whenever you want and let you take your sweet time loading it up. When you’re ready, they’ll move it for you. It sure beats strapping that mattress to your friend’s car and praying it makes it to your new place. Keep Your Stuff Wicked Safe When it’s Wicked Cold If you’ve never experienced below freezing temperatures, icy sidewalks and snow banks taller than your car, you’re in for a treat (and by treat, we mean at least five months of hibernation and enough Sam Adams to get you through it). When planning your life around the harsh Boston winter, don’t forget about your storage facility. If you’re not planning on investing in snow tires for your car or you just want to minimize going outside in general, plan on making a big trip to your storage unit before the flakes start falling that way you can make the swap between summer items and winter items before it’s too late. Besides frosty winters, Boston also has hot, humid summers, so we suggest organizing and labeling items accordingly. If You Work in Tech, Consider Climate Control We know, we know. Almost every city considers itself the next Silicon Valley. But Boston really might be. The city’s job market is booming and a large part of that is the emerging tech industry. If you’re in tech or you’re a Boston university student with a dorm full of electronics, you might benefit from climate controlled storage . This is crucial for commercial storage renters who work in tech and might be storing items which can be negatively impacted by drastic temperatures (aka Boston winters) and humidity (aka Boston summers). If you’re not storing electronics, antique furniture, a musical instrument or delicate clothing, you probably don’t need climate controlled storage. But if it’s within your budget, it’s definitely better to be safe than sorry.
You Can’t Get There From Here (But You Can Still Get to Your Storage Unit)
The street system of Boston evolved organically, when means, to put it politely, that it makes no sense. Thanks to the fact that Boston has been around since just about forever, the streets are also a part of living history. That’s great news when you’re looking to spend a sunny Saturday exploring the Freedom Trail. It’s not such great news when you’re trying to navigate a vehicle through narrow streets with uneven surfaces that often dead end in places where turning around seems impossible (that guy in the Red Sox hat who’s yelling at you should help motivate you). This is an important consideration if you’re searching for RV or boat storage in Boston as these vehicles face unique challenges due to low clearance tunnels with propane restrictions, lack of parking and the aforementioned headache inducing streets themselves. The solution? Opt for this specialized type of storage on the outskirts of the city and enjoy reduced traffic and easier access. If you’re storing a boat or RV, you probably want to be closer to nature anyway.
A College Town Means College Storage
Boston has a population of 655,884. With schools like Boston University, Boston College, Suffolk University, Emerson College, UMass Boston and a little place called Harvard, you can imagine how much those numbers swell and shrink according to the beginning and end of the school year. Consider the fact that we didn’t even come close to naming all of the 100 colleges in the Boston area, and it’s easy to understand the large impact that students have on storage in Boston. There are an estimated 152,000 college students in the city itself (that’s not counting the surrounding suburbs and any neighborhood that isn’t technically Boston). In Boston proper there are 11 storage facilities, but if you count the surrounding area, the options grow. This means that even if you’re not a college student, you could be facing stiff competition when it comes to locking down a storage unit in your chosen location. For example, in Cambridge, where Harvard is located, there are seven storage facilities. That’s roughly 3,850 units. Harvard enrolls 21,000 students. You don’t have to major in math to know that any smart Bostonian will reserve a storage unit early.
In The Walking City, Facilities that Rent Trucks are Your Friend
Boston is a pedestrian’s dream, but that doesn’t mean you should be expected to carry that couch from your storage unit all the way to your new apartment. Part of living in the city means finding your perfect neighborhood. During your time in Boston, you’ll probably bounce between a few until you find your perfect fit. If you’re transitioning from a roommate situation to your own place or shacking up with a significant other, you can plan on utilizing a storage unit. But what are you supposed to do if you don’t own a car and neither do any of your friends? Include truck rental availability in your search for a storage unit. Sure, you can hire an independent mover if you want (check out our Boston self storage resource list for some great options), but isn’t life easier when the things you need are all in one place? Another option to consider if you’re carless in Boston is mobile self storage. Check out PODS if this sounds good to you. They’ve got three locations across Boston and they’ll drop off your portable storage unit whenever you want and let you take your sweet time loading it up. When you’re ready, they’ll move it for you. It sure beats strapping that mattress to your friend’s car and praying it makes it to your new place.Keep Your Stuff Wicked Safe When it’s Wicked Cold
If you’ve never experienced below freezing temperatures, icy sidewalks and snow banks taller than your car, you’re in for a treat (and by treat, we mean at least five months of hibernation and enough Sam Adams to get you through it). When planning your life around the harsh Boston winter, don’t forget about your storage facility. If you’re not planning on investing in snow tires for your car or you just want to minimize going outside in general, plan on making a big trip to your storage unit before the flakes start falling that way you can make the swap between summer items and winter items before it’s too late. Besides frosty winters, Boston also has hot, humid summers, so we suggest organizing and labeling items accordingly.
If You Work in Tech, Consider Climate Control
We know, we know. Almost every city considers itself the next Silicon Valley. But Boston really might be. The city’s job market is booming and a large part of that is the emerging tech industry. If you’re in tech or you’re a Boston university student with a dorm full of electronics, you might benefit from climate controlled storage. This is crucial for commercial storage renters who work in tech and might be storing items which can be negatively impacted by drastic temperatures (aka Boston winters) and humidity (aka Boston summers). If you’re not storing electronics, antique furniture, a musical instrument or delicate clothing, you probably don’t need climate controlled storage. But if it’s within your budget, it’s definitely better to be safe than sorry.Storage FAQ's
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
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.
Most storage facilities in Boston 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.
You have 11 facilities to choose from in Boston. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in Boston to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Boston are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within Boston.
Storage companies in Boston 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.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
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.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
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 Boston, there are 11 storage facilities, with a total of 0 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from N/A to N/A. 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 Boston vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between N/A and N/A, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in Boston 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.
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in Boston due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 28.4 to 39.2, 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.
Most storage companies in Boston only provide invoices upon request.
Most facilities in Boston schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
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.
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 Boston. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in Boston.
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.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a N/A unit when you really need a N/A unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
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