Best 24/7 Storage Companies 2024

Searching for storage doesn’t have to be a pain. Let’s take a look at some of our top picks for 24/7 storage, and get you some extra square footage easier than ever.

In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of our favorite storage providers, and share some important information about what you can expect from your storage unit (including how much it’ll cost).

Why Choose Storage?

Moving day can be exciting, but stressful. Not only will you have to get all your stuff unpacked, you’ll also have to figure out where all your furniture is going to live. If your new place is a little smaller than expected - or those boxes are a little bigger than you expected - you’ll need a storage unit to put a temporary roof over all the excess.

Secure storage can give you some extra square footage and extra time. And iMoving can give you a whole marketplace of the best storage options in the game. We make it easier than ever to shop around, compare prices, and book storage, all without leaving the comfort of your phone or laptop.

All of our storage providers are carefully vetted and verified, but a few of them really stand out as our favorites. Take a look at the top 3 storage companies in our network, and book the space you need today.


Our Top 3 24/7 Storage Companies

Couldn’t pawn off that old couch? Couldn’t find a taker for that dresser? Do you absolutely promise you’ll start using that exercise bike as soon as you make room in the garage?

Here’s who’s got you covered:

1. CubeSmart

2. Extra Space Storage

3. Life Storage

1

CubeSmart Storage

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  • Transparent Pricing
  • Exceptional Service
  • Quality Assurance

CubeSmart Storage offers secure storage at an affordable price, and they can even throw in a free month to sweeten the deal.

Ordinarily, a good price comes at the expense of quality service, but CubeSmart bucks the trend. They have an impressive menu of options, including business storage, RV storage, and boat storage.

CubeSmart Storage takes the gold. It’s great that they offer a free month of storage (in case you’re optimistic about your timeframe) and they also offer some hefty discounts in case you’ll need your storage unit longer than expected (trust us, you will). They’ve got over 1500 locations nationwide, and each of those locations is safe, secure, and well-managed.

Pros

  • 1st month free
  • Climate controlled options
  • Deals on moving truck rentals
  • Business storage available
  • Packing supplies available

Cons

  • May be in high demand
2

Extra Space Storage

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  • Flexible Booking
  • Extensive Network
  • User-Friendly Platform

Where Extra Space Storage really shines is its clean and accessible storage units. One stop to one of their facilities, and you’ll see how tidy and brightly lit everything is.

Lots of people assume a storage facility looks like something out of Breaking Bad, so Extra Space’s approach takes a lot of the sketchiness out of the equation.

Aside from the cleanliness, they also offer RV and boat storage - a pretty useful must-have if you don’t have a place for all your toys.

Extra Space Storage is worth a look, even if their website can be a little frustrating. They offer some excellent services, and their clean facilities are enough to get them on this list. They also can provide packing supplies at an additional price.

Overall, the pros definitely outweigh the cons - and they’ll probably iron out the issues with their website drop-down menus soon anyway.

Pros

  • Easy and quick checkout
  • Helpful size guide
  • Well-lit storage units
  • RV and boat storage available
  • Packing supplies available

Cons

  • Website unaccessible from certain locations
  • Website can also be kinda hard to navigate
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Life Storage

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  • Labor-Only Specialists
  • Versatile Services
  • Nationwide Coverage

When you book with Life Storage, you don’t have to deal with any phone calls or office visits. You can hop on their website, book a unit, and pay entirely online.

Then, they’ll tell you where to find your unit, and you can use their app to check-in. If you really don’t want to deal with people (and we can’t blame you), Life Storage is a great option.

Since iMoving is all about easy booking, we’re all about Life Storage, too. We don’t want our customers to deal with phone calls or house calls, and they don’t either.

Sure, their website banner takes up half the page, but that’s a minor inconvenience you can easily work around - and it sure as heck beats dealing with an office visit, phone calls, and some dead-eyed, underpaid employee messing up your paperwork.

Pros

  • Up to 50% off on some storage units
  • Climate controlled options
  • Contact-free booking
  • Packing supplies available
  • RV and boat storage available

Cons

  • Website does that thing where a banner takes up half the screen (ugh)

How Much Does Storage Cost?

A storage unit will cost you anywhere from $50 to $300 and is usually charged per month. It’s a pretty sizeable window, but the price really depends on the size of the unit, and for how long you’ll need it.

Trying to save as much as possible? Take our advice, and downsize like crazy before your move. The less you have to move, the less you have to pay for it. Plus, if you manage to sell or pawn some of the excess, that’s more money that can fund your big move.

Depending on how much you have, you may have to spring for a smaller or larger storage unit. But what are the most common sizes for storage?


Common Storage Unit Sizes

There’s a lot of storage companies out there, and they all offer their own selection of lockers, closets, and full-sized units.

Here are some of the most common sizes, for your planning pleasure:

  • Storage lockers: These are pretty small, but they’re great if you’ve just got one or two items you need to hide away. Storage lockers range in size, but they can usually accommodate a few boxes. Think of your locker in high school.
  • Closet-sized units (5’ x 5’): These are (as the name implies) about the size of an ordinary closet in a home. Closet units are great for seasonal decor. You can keep your decorations in one of these, and you’ll free up a closet at your house.
  • One-car garage (10’ x 15’): Among the most common storage units, the 10’ x 15’ is a solid all-rounder. If you have a car, it’ll take up pretty much all the space. But if you have a motorcycle or an ATV, it’ll comfortably fit your toy and a bunch of other accessories.
  • Two-car garage (20’ x 20’): You’ll find storage companies that offer the odd RV or boat-sized unit, but for the most part, two-car garages are the largest you’ll typically find. You’ll have room for that extra car, and all your excess furniture.

Storage FAQs

Moving pods are like storage units that come to your doorstep. They range in size, but most of the time they look a lot like those shipping containers you see on cargo ships and flatbed trucks. 

When you book a moving pod, the company (most likely PODS or U-Haul) will swing by and drop the pod off in your driveway or on the street, depending on how much space you have and how picky your city is. Then, you’re free to load up the pod on your own time.

When you’re all done, the pod company will come and pick it up for you. They’ll take it to your destination, and you get to do the whole procedure in reverse.

Unpack at your own pace, and they’ll take it off your hands. If you’re not ready to move yet, they’ll put the pod in their own secure on-site storage center.

Everyone needs storage for longer than they expect. A lot of movers offer a month of free storage because they know you won’t get everything out of that unit in just 30 days.

Take whatever number you’re thinking of, and triple it. Life gets in the way, and it’ll take longer than expected to clear up that storage unit once everything’s inside.

If you’ve booked with full-service movers, they’ll be able to pick up items from your storage unit and deliver them to your new place.

They can also transfer items from your old home to your storage unit when you’re moving out.

Full service movers can handle packing, furniture disassembly, and all the loading and hauling, so the extra price is way worth it.

We recommend booking your storage when you’re booking your move - typically 2 to 3 months in advance.

Not only will you have an idea of your timeframe and how much stuff you need to box up and store, but all that info will be fresh in your memory.

You’ll also know for sure that your chosen storage company has room for your belongings on a moving day.

Many moving companies also offer storage, so look around wherever your movers are based. If you’re renting a truck, odds are you’ll find storage in that neck of the woods as well.

Storage companies usually set up shop in industrial areas and wherever there are universities. After all, they need the extra space, they need the broad streets for trucks, and they need the clientele.

If you want to find your storage company the easy way, you should try an online search. And more specifically, you should search with iMoving so you can book a storage company you can trust…


Let’s Get Packing!

You made it to the end! Thanks for sticking with us. Now that you know a little more about the storage game and you’ve met our top storage companies, it’s time to book your move and get some extra square feet while you’re at it!

At iMoving, we made it easier than ever to find and book your storage. Tell us a little more about your move, and let’s get started!


Harrison Gough

Harrison has been writing for real estate and moving companies for the past three years, but his knowledge isn't just from behind a desk. Having moved over a dozen times himself, sometimes with professional help and sometimes on his own, he's learned firsthand what makes moving smooth and what makes it stressful. When he's not writing, he's looking into ways to make his next move simpler.

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