The typical cost to rent a storage unit ranges from $20 to $450, with a national average cost of $240. The main factors that affect the cost of storage unit rental include unit size and accessibility, ...

Seven years ago I wrote about the cost of renting a storage unit, and urged people to avoid putting things in storage indefinitely. The next year, in 2018, I downsized from a single-family house to a ...

More often than not, professional organizers say you shouldn’t rent one. Frequently, people intend to use a storage unit for short-term support, but then forget about it, according to Betsy Fein, ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The self-storage industry is growing rapidly — many Americans currently rent a storage unit, whether it’s because they have too many possessions to store at home or are in the process of moving. A ...

If you’re moving, downsizing or just tired of tripping over too much stuff, renting a storage unit could be the answer to your space squeeze. A storage unit can be invaluable for a month or two while ...