Storage unit cost in California
Storage unit prices in California average $150/month for a 10x10 unit based on 541 verified facilities across 55 California cities in the StorageAtlas index.
California price by unit size
| Size | Avg / mo |
|---|---|
| 5×5 | $64 |
| 5×10 | $102 |
| 10×10 | $150 |
| 10×15 | $215 |
| 10×20 | $248 |
| 10×30 | $263 |
California storage prices by city
- San Diegofrom $15/mo
- Bloomingtonfrom $15/mo
- Los Angelesfrom $15.5/mo
- Suisun Cityfrom $150/mo
- Rosevillefrom $120/mo
- Mcclellan Parkfrom $99/mo
| City | Starting / mo |
|---|---|
| San Diego | $15 |
| Bloomington | $15 |
| Los Angeles | $15.5 |
| Sacramento | $18 |
| San Jose | $19 |
| North Highlands | $19 |
| Monterey Park | $19 |
| San Francisco | $20 |
| Berkeley | $20 |
| Whittier | $20 |
| Bakersfield | $21 |
| Anaheim | $22 |
| Daly City | $22 |
| Emeryville | $22 |
| Santa Clara | $23 |
| Rio Linda | $24 |
| Huntington Park | $25 |
| Oakland | $26 |
| Richmond | $26 |
| Fresno | $30 |
| Vernon | $30 |
| Clovis | $30.5 |
| Paramount | $32 |
| Commerce | $32 |
| Fullerton | $33 |
| West Sacramento | $33.5 |
| San Leandro | $38 |
| Santee | $39 |
| Long Beach | $41.4 |
| La Mesa | $49 |
| Antelope | $49 |
| Signal Hill | $50 |
| South San Francisco | $58 |
| Los Alamitos | $58 |
| Campbell | $60 |
| Cerritos | $61 |
| Shafter | $66 |
| Alameda | $68 |
| El Monte | $70 |
| Sausalito | $75 |
| Elk Grove | $75 |
| Elverta | $75 |
| Carson | $76 |
| Spring Valley | $78 |
| Glendale | $78 |
| Lakewood | $80 |
| Norwalk | $82 |
| Rocklin | $82.5 |
| Pacifica | $90 |
| National City | $91 |
| Chula Vista | $99 |
| Sonoma | $99 |
| Mcclellan Park | $99 |
| Roseville | $120 |
| Suisun City | $150 |
What affects storage unit cost in California
Unit size. The largest lever: a 5x5 locker costs a fraction of a 10x20 that holds a multi-bedroom home. Match the size to what you actually store rather than rounding up.
Climate control. Heated and humidity-controlled units carry a premium over standard drive-up units, and matter more in California for anything sensitive to temperature swings.
Location and demand. Facilities in dense, high-demand parts of California charge more than those on the outskirts. Driving a few extra minutes often lowers the rate.
Access and term. 24-hour access, ground-floor drive-up, and month-to-month flexibility can each add to the price; longer commitments and upper floors usually cost less.
Top-rated storage facilities in California
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StorQuest Self Storage
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a storage unit cost in California?+
In California, a 10x10 storage unit averages $150/month, a 5x10 averages $102/month, and a 10x20 averages $248/month. Prices are based on real units indexed across 541 facilities.
Which California city has the cheapest storage?+
Among indexed California cities, San Diego has the lowest observed starting rate at $15/month. Bloomington and Los Angeles also rank among the most affordable.
Which California city has the most expensive storage?+
Suisun City has the highest observed starting rate in California at $150/month, typically driven by higher demand and land cost.