Compare Australian Storage Providers — 2026 Pricing
According to StoragePrices.au data from 2026-10-08, we track real prices from 22886 units across 806 facilities. No quotes, no calls — just actual advertised rates.
21
Providers tracked
806
Facilities
22886
Units priced
7
Size categories
At a Glance
- Lowest advertised median: The Bay Self Storage — $130/mo (promo-inclusive; standard median $260/mo over 100% of units)
- Most facilities: National Storage — 253 locations
- Most unit options: Storage King — 6341 tracked units
All Providers
National Storage
Facilities
253
Units tracked
5456
From
$6/mo
Median
$153/mo
Storage King
Facilities
180
Units tracked
6341
From
$2/mo
Median
$295/mo
Kennards
Facilities
116
Units tracked
5665
From
$7/mo
Median
$344/mo
Independent
Facilities
65
Units tracked
889
From
$1/mo
Median
$223/mo
StoreLocal
Facilities
32
Units tracked
549
From
$12/mo
Median
$205/mo
Loxon Storage
Facilities
25
Units tracked
425
From
$7/mo
Median
$134/mo
Wilson Storage
Facilities
25
Units tracked
565
From
$35/mo
Median
$294/mo
Swift Storage
Facilities
20
Units tracked
210
From
$88/mo
Median
$380/mo
Rent a Space
Facilities
16
Units tracked
584
From
$23/mo
Median
$328/mo
Roomia
Facilities
13
Units tracked
432
From
$37/mo
Median
$200/mo
KeepSafe Storage
Facilities
12
Units tracked
401
From
$25/mo
Median
$271/mo
Storage Choice
Facilities
9
Units tracked
273
From
$40/mo
Median
$210/mo
Guardian Self Storage
Facilities
9
Units tracked
237
From
$25/mo
Median
$230/mo
Fort Knox
Facilities
8
Units tracked
318
From
$15/mo
Median
$132/mo
StorHub
Facilities
7
Units tracked
159
From
$12/mo
Median
$134/mo
U-Store-It
Facilities
7
Units tracked
282
From
$45/mo
Median
$248/mo
Silo Storage
Facilities
3
Units tracked
55
From
$235/mo
Median
$729/mo
Storage Spot
Facilities
3
Units tracked
32
From
$55/mo
Median
$340/mo
The Bay Self Storage
Facilities
1
Units tracked
1
From
$130/mo
Median
$130/mo
Storage Land
Facilities
1
Units tracked
5
From
$275/mo
Median
$349/mo
Green Space Storage
Facilities
1
Units tracked
7
From
$65/mo
Median
$155/mo
Price Comparison by Size
Median monthly price per size bracket. Based on 22886 currently tracked units.
| Provider | Locker (< 2 m²) | Small (2–5 m²) | Medium (5–10 m²) | Large (10–20 m²) | Extra Large (20–40 m²) | Garage+ (40+ m²) | Vehicle / Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Storage | $40 | $80 | $123 | $211 | $421 | $1078 | — |
| Storage King | $72 | $140 | $220 | $390 | $710 | $1495 | $268 |
| Kennards | $41 | $172 | $278 | $486 | $928 | $1833 | — |
| Independent | $50 | $146 | $220 | $364 | $450 | $1575 | $322 |
| StoreLocal | $56 | $106 | $160 | $228 | $434 | $505 | $310 |
| Loxon Storage | $54 | $84 | $94 | $170 | $447 | $791 | $269 |
| Wilson Storage | $79 | $144 | $220 | $399 | $649 | $1484 | $280 |
| Swift Storage | — | $150 | $292 | $399 | $590 | $875 | $300 |
| Rent a Space | $63 | $166 | $282 | $489 | $962 | $1763 | — |
| Roomia | $59 | $102 | $182 | $305 | $698 | $985 | $200 |
| KeepSafe Storage | $66 | $165 | $229 | $366 | $539 | — | $195 |
| Storage Choice | $99 | $150 | $182 | $380 | $690 | $880 | — |
| Guardian Self Storage | $25 | $140 | $220 | $320 | $548 | — | $180 |
| Fort Knox | $38 | $77 | $125 | $296 | $490 | — | — |
| StorHub | $46 | $77 | $101 | $196 | $344 | $392 | — |
| U-Store-It | $66 | $142 | $235 | $423 | $516 | $3015 | $220 |
| Silo Storage | — | — | $367 | $544 | $832 | $1932 | — |
| Storage Spot | — | $112 | $220 | $438 | $900 | — | — |
| The Bay Self Storage | — | — | — | $130 | — | — | — |
| Storage Land | — | — | $299 | $349 | $650 | — | $275 |
| Green Space Storage | — | $80 | $155 | $360 | — | — | — |
Provider Details
National Storage
253
Facilities
5456
Units tracked
$6–$8809
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $40/mo (155 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $80/mo (1122 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $123/mo (1565 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $211/mo (1829 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $421/mo (646 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1078/mo (139 units)
National Storage is Australia's largest ASX-listed self-storage provider with 180+ facilities nationally. They offer competitive pricing and a strong digital booking experience.
Storage King
180
Facilities
6341
Units tracked
$2–$9167
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $72/mo (301 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $140/mo (1107 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $220/mo (1569 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $390/mo (1959 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $710/mo (878 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1495/mo (275 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $268/mo (252 units)
Storage King operates 120+ facilities across Australia, with a focus on accessible pricing and community-oriented locations. Part of the Abacus Property Group.
Kennards
116
Facilities
5665
Units tracked
$7–$6416
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $41/mo (468 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $172/mo (1151 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $278/mo (1162 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $486/mo (1704 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $928/mo (939 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1833/mo (241 units)
Kennards Self Storage is one of Australia's largest and most recognised storage brands, operating 200+ facilities across all states. Known for premium facilities with high security standards and flexible access hours.
Independent
65
Facilities
889
Units tracked
$1–$2450
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $50/mo (58 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $146/mo (194 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $220/mo (269 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $364/mo (282 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $450/mo (66 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1575/mo (6 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $322/mo (14 units)
StoreLocal
32
Facilities
549
Units tracked
$12–$1368
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $56/mo (11 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $106/mo (108 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $160/mo (107 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $228/mo (213 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $434/mo (78 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $505/mo (27 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $310/mo (5 units)
StoreLocal operates across VIC, NSW, QLD, and WA with a growing network of facilities. They offer straightforward pricing with no hidden fees.
Loxon Storage
25
Facilities
425
Units tracked
$7–$1259
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $54/mo (21 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $84/mo (96 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $94/mo (83 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $170/mo (124 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $447/mo (68 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $791/mo (1 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $269/mo (32 units)
Wilson Storage
25
Facilities
565
Units tracked
$35–$8999
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $79/mo (28 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $144/mo (107 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $220/mo (156 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $399/mo (187 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $649/mo (58 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1484/mo (26 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $280/mo (3 units)
Swift Storage
20
Facilities
210
Units tracked
$88–$1400
Price range / month
Small (2–5 m²): $150/mo (37 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $292/mo (48 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $399/mo (81 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $590/mo (37 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $875/mo (6 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $300/mo (1 units)
Rent a Space
16
Facilities
584
Units tracked
$23–$1786
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $63/mo (35 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $166/mo (119 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $282/mo (170 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $489/mo (205 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $962/mo (52 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1763/mo (3 units)
Rent a Space operates in the Sydney and Canberra regions, providing flexible storage solutions with a focus on customer service and convenient locations.
Roomia
13
Facilities
432
Units tracked
$37–$2080
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $59/mo (13 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $102/mo (117 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $182/mo (102 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $305/mo (166 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $698/mo (20 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $985/mo (11 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $200/mo (3 units)
Roomia is a newer entrant operating in VIC and NSW, offering modern facilities with competitive pricing and a digital-first approach to self-storage.
KeepSafe Storage
12
Facilities
401
Units tracked
$25–$905
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $66/mo (16 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $165/mo (65 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $229/mo (109 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $366/mo (168 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $539/mo (32 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $195/mo (11 units)
Storage Choice
9
Facilities
273
Units tracked
$40–$995
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $99/mo (13 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $150/mo (63 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $182/mo (73 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $380/mo (99 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $690/mo (24 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $880/mo (1 units)
Guardian Self Storage
9
Facilities
237
Units tracked
$25–$790
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $25/mo (1 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $140/mo (31 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $220/mo (58 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $320/mo (107 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $548/mo (14 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $180/mo (26 units)
Fort Knox
8
Facilities
318
Units tracked
$15–$1137
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $38/mo (30 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $77/mo (85 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $125/mo (88 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $296/mo (94 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $490/mo (21 units)
Fort Knox Storage operates across VIC, NSW, and QLD, offering a range of unit sizes with competitive pricing. Known for their RapidStor-powered online booking system.
StorHub
7
Facilities
159
Units tracked
$12–$1016
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $46/mo (10 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $77/mo (38 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $101/mo (42 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $196/mo (52 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $344/mo (13 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $392/mo (4 units)
U-Store-It
7
Facilities
282
Units tracked
$45–$4480
Price range / month
Locker (< 2 m²): $66/mo (9 units)
Small (2–5 m²): $142/mo (58 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $235/mo (97 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $423/mo (91 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $516/mo (12 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $3015/mo (2 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $220/mo (13 units)
Silo Storage
3
Facilities
55
Units tracked
$235–$3495
Price range / month
Medium (5–10 m²): $367/mo (7 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $544/mo (20 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $832/mo (12 units)
Garage+ (40+ m²): $1932/mo (16 units)
Storage Spot
3
Facilities
32
Units tracked
$55–$950
Price range / month
Small (2–5 m²): $112/mo (6 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $220/mo (6 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $438/mo (16 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $900/mo (4 units)
The Bay Self Storage
1
Facilities
1
Units tracked
$130–$130
Price range / month
Large (10–20 m²): $130/mo (1 units)
Storage Land
1
Facilities
5
Units tracked
$275–$650
Price range / month
Medium (5–10 m²): $299/mo (1 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $349/mo (2 units)
Extra Large (20–40 m²): $650/mo (1 units)
Vehicle / Parking: $275/mo (1 units)
Green Space Storage
1
Facilities
7
Units tracked
$65–$400
Price range / month
Small (2–5 m²): $80/mo (2 units)
Medium (5–10 m²): $155/mo (3 units)
Large (10–20 m²): $360/mo (2 units)
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Dive deeper into how each pair of providers stacks up on price, coverage, and value.
Fort Knox
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Green Space Storage
Fort Knox
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Guardian Self Storage
Fort Knox
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Independent
Fort Knox
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KeepSafe Storage
Fort Knox
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Kennards
Fort Knox
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Loxon Storage
Fort Knox
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National Storage
Fort Knox
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Rent a Space
Fort Knox
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Roomia
Fort Knox
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Silo Storage
Fort Knox
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Storage King
Fort Knox
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Storage Land
Fort Knox
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Storage Spot
Fort Knox
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Storage Choice
Fort Knox
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StoreLocal
Fort Knox
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StorHub
Fort Knox
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Swift Storage
Fort Knox
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The Bay Self Storage
Fort Knox
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U-Store-It
Fort Knox
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Wilson Storage
Green Space Storage
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Guardian Self Storage
Green Space Storage
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Independent
Green Space Storage
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KeepSafe Storage
Green Space Storage
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Kennards
Green Space Storage
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Loxon Storage
Green Space Storage
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National Storage
Green Space Storage
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Rent a Space
Green Space Storage
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Roomia
Green Space Storage
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Silo Storage
Green Space Storage
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Storage King
Green Space Storage
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Storage Land
Green Space Storage
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Storage Spot
Green Space Storage
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Storage Choice
Green Space Storage
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StoreLocal
Green Space Storage
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StorHub
Green Space Storage
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Swift Storage
Green Space Storage
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The Bay Self Storage
Green Space Storage
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U-Store-It
Green Space Storage
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Wilson Storage
Guardian Self Storage
vs
Independent
Guardian Self Storage
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KeepSafe Storage
Guardian Self Storage
vs
Kennards
Guardian Self Storage
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Loxon Storage
Guardian Self Storage
vs
National Storage
Guardian Self Storage
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Rent a Space
Guardian Self Storage
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Roomia
Guardian Self Storage
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Silo Storage
Guardian Self Storage
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Storage King
Guardian Self Storage
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Storage Land
Guardian Self Storage
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Storage Spot
Guardian Self Storage
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Storage Choice
Guardian Self Storage
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StoreLocal
Guardian Self Storage
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StorHub
Guardian Self Storage
vs
Swift Storage
Guardian Self Storage
vs
The Bay Self Storage
Guardian Self Storage
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U-Store-It
Guardian Self Storage
vs
Wilson Storage
Independent
vs
KeepSafe Storage
Independent
vs
Kennards
Independent
vs
Loxon Storage
Independent
vs
National Storage
Independent
vs
Rent a Space
Independent
vs
Roomia
Independent
vs
Silo Storage
Independent
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Storage King
Independent
vs
Storage Land
Independent
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Storage Spot
Independent
vs
Storage Choice
Independent
vs
StoreLocal
Independent
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StorHub
Independent
vs
Swift Storage
Independent
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The Bay Self Storage
Independent
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U-Store-It
Independent
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Wilson Storage
KeepSafe Storage
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Kennards
KeepSafe Storage
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Loxon Storage
KeepSafe Storage
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National Storage
KeepSafe Storage
vs
Rent a Space
KeepSafe Storage
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Roomia
KeepSafe Storage
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Silo Storage
KeepSafe Storage
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Storage King
KeepSafe Storage
vs
Storage Land
KeepSafe Storage
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Storage Spot
KeepSafe Storage
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Storage Choice
KeepSafe Storage
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StoreLocal
KeepSafe Storage
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StorHub
KeepSafe Storage
vs
Swift Storage
KeepSafe Storage
vs
The Bay Self Storage
KeepSafe Storage
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U-Store-It
KeepSafe Storage
vs
Wilson Storage
Kennards
vs
Loxon Storage
Kennards
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National Storage
Kennards
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Rent a Space
Kennards
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Roomia
Kennards
vs
Silo Storage
Kennards
vs
Storage King
Kennards
vs
Storage Land
Kennards
vs
Storage Spot
Kennards
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Storage Choice
Kennards
vs
StoreLocal
Kennards
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StorHub
Kennards
vs
Swift Storage
Kennards
vs
The Bay Self Storage
Kennards
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U-Store-It
Kennards
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Wilson Storage
Loxon Storage
vs
National Storage
Loxon Storage
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Rent a Space
Loxon Storage
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Roomia
Loxon Storage
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Silo Storage
Loxon Storage
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Storage King
Loxon Storage
vs
Storage Land
Loxon Storage
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Storage Spot
Loxon Storage
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Storage Choice
Loxon Storage
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StoreLocal
Loxon Storage
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StorHub
Loxon Storage
vs
Swift Storage
Loxon Storage
vs
The Bay Self Storage
Loxon Storage
vs
U-Store-It
Loxon Storage
vs
Wilson Storage
National Storage
vs
Rent a Space
National Storage
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Roomia
National Storage
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Silo Storage
National Storage
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Storage King
National Storage
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Storage Land
National Storage
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Storage Spot
National Storage
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Storage Choice
National Storage
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StoreLocal
National Storage
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StorHub
National Storage
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Swift Storage
National Storage
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The Bay Self Storage
National Storage
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U-Store-It
National Storage
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Wilson Storage
Rent a Space
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Roomia
Rent a Space
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Silo Storage
Rent a Space
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Storage King
Rent a Space
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Storage Land
Rent a Space
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Storage Spot
Rent a Space
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Storage Choice
Rent a Space
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StoreLocal
Rent a Space
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StorHub
Rent a Space
vs
Swift Storage
Rent a Space
vs
The Bay Self Storage
Rent a Space
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U-Store-It
Rent a Space
vs
Wilson Storage
Roomia
vs
Silo Storage
Roomia
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Storage King
Roomia
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Storage Land
Roomia
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Storage Spot
Roomia
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Storage Choice
Roomia
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StoreLocal
Roomia
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StorHub
Roomia
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Swift Storage
Roomia
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The Bay Self Storage
Roomia
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U-Store-It
Roomia
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Wilson Storage
Silo Storage
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Storage King
Silo Storage
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Storage Land
Silo Storage
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Storage Spot
Silo Storage
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Storage Choice
Silo Storage
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StoreLocal
Silo Storage
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StorHub
Silo Storage
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Swift Storage
Silo Storage
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The Bay Self Storage
Silo Storage
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U-Store-It
Silo Storage
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Wilson Storage
Storage King
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Storage Land
Storage King
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Storage Spot
Storage King
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Storage Choice
Storage King
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StoreLocal
Storage King
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StorHub
Storage King
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Swift Storage
Storage King
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The Bay Self Storage
Storage King
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U-Store-It
Storage King
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Wilson Storage
Storage Land
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Storage Spot
Storage Land
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Storage Choice
Storage Land
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StoreLocal
Storage Land
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StorHub
Storage Land
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Swift Storage
Storage Land
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The Bay Self Storage
Storage Land
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U-Store-It
Storage Land
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Wilson Storage
Storage Spot
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Storage Choice
Storage Spot
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StoreLocal
Storage Spot
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StorHub
Storage Spot
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Swift Storage
Storage Spot
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The Bay Self Storage
Storage Spot
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U-Store-It
Storage Spot
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Wilson Storage
Storage Choice
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StoreLocal
Storage Choice
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StorHub
Storage Choice
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Swift Storage
Storage Choice
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The Bay Self Storage
Storage Choice
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U-Store-It
Storage Choice
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Wilson Storage
StoreLocal
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StorHub
StoreLocal
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Swift Storage
StoreLocal
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The Bay Self Storage
StoreLocal
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U-Store-It
StoreLocal
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Wilson Storage
StorHub
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Swift Storage
StorHub
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The Bay Self Storage
StorHub
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U-Store-It
StorHub
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Wilson Storage
Swift Storage
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The Bay Self Storage
Swift Storage
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U-Store-It
Swift Storage
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Wilson Storage
The Bay Self Storage
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U-Store-It
The Bay Self Storage
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Wilson Storage
U-Store-It
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Wilson Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Australian storage provider is the cheapest?
Based on current national data, The Bay Self Storage has the lowest advertised median price at $130/month across all unit sizes. That is a promo-inclusive figure and often an introductory rate; its standard (post-introductory) median is $260/month, over 100% of its units where the ongoing rate is observable. The cheapest provider varies by location and unit size — compare prices in your suburb for the best deal.
How much does self storage cost per month in Australia?
Self storage in Australia costs between $100-$450 per month on average, depending on unit size and location. Small lockers start at $40/month, medium units (5-10 m²) cost $200-$350/month, and large units (10-20 m²) range from $300-$500/month. Prices vary by city, with Sydney and Melbourne being the most expensive.
What size storage unit do I need for a 1 bedroom apartment?
A 5x10 (50 sq ft) storage unit is ideal for a 1 bedroom apartment. This size fits a queen mattress, dresser, TV, and 10-15 boxes of personal items. For couples or larger furniture, consider a 5x15 (75 sq ft) unit. Our data shows medium units (5-10 m²) are the most popular for apartment moves.
What can you not store in a storage unit?
You cannot store perishable items (food, pet food), dangerous goods (flammables, explosives, weapons), illegal items, living things (plants, animals), or wet/moist items in storage units. These items attract pests, create odors, and violate facility rules. Always check your facility's prohibited items list before storing.
How many storage providers does StoragePrices track?
We track pricing from 21 major Australian self-storage providers across 806 facilities, covering 22886 individual units.
How often are storage prices updated?
Prices are refreshed on a weekly schedule for each provider. Kennards and National Storage are scanned weekly, Storage King twice weekly, and Fort Knox, StoreLocal, and Roomia weekly. This ensures you always see current market rates.
What size storage unit do I need for a 2 bedroom house?
A 10x10 (100 sq ft) storage unit is perfect for a 2 bedroom house. This fits the contents of 2-3 rooms including mattresses, furniture, appliances, and 20-30 boxes. For larger homes or garage contents, consider a 10x15 (150 sq ft) or 10x20 (200 sq ft) unit.
Is it worth getting a storage unit?
A storage unit is worth it if you're moving, renovating, decluttering, or need space for seasonal items. At $100-$450/month, it's cost-effective compared to larger apartments or houses. According to our data, most users save money by renting storage instead of upgrading to larger living spaces.
How do I choose the right storage unit size?
Choose storage size based on what you're storing: lockers (2 m²) for boxes and small items, small units (3-5 m²) for studio apartments, medium units (5-10 m²) for 1-2 bedrooms, and large units (10-20 m²) for 2-3 bedroom houses. Use our size guide or compare facility prices to find the best fit.
What is the cheapest storage option?
The cheapest storage option varies by location, but The Bay Self Storage currently shows the lowest advertised median nationally at $130/month. That is a promo-inclusive figure and often an introductory rate; its standard (post-introductory) median is $260/month, over 100% of its units where the ongoing rate is observable. Small lockers ($40-$120/month) are the cheapest unit type. Compare providers in your suburb to find the best deal.
Can I store a mattress in a storage unit?
Yes, you can store mattresses in storage units. Use a mattress cover or plastic wrap to protect from dust and moisture. Store mattresses flat if possible, or on their side for space-saving. Queen and king mattresses fit in medium units (5x10), while larger units accommodate multiple mattresses.
How long can you rent a storage unit for?
You can rent storage units for as short as 1 month or indefinitely. Most facilities offer month-to-month leases with no long-term commitment. Long-term rentals (6+ months) may qualify for discounts. According to industry data, average rental duration is 12-18 months.
Do storage units have electricity?
Most standard storage units do not have electricity. They're designed for storing items, not as workspaces. Some premium facilities offer climate-controlled units with power for temperature regulation, but these cost 20-50% more than standard units.
What happens if I don't pay my storage unit?
If you don't pay storage rent, facilities typically charge late fees after 5-10 days. After 30-60 days of non-payment, your unit may be overlocked (denied access) and your belongings could be auctioned to recover costs. Always communicate with your facility if you're having payment issues.
Do all providers operate in every Australian state?
No. Kennards and National Storage have the broadest national coverage. Storage King operates in most states. Fort Knox and StoreLocal cover VIC, NSW, and QLD. Roomia serves VIC and NSW. Rent a Space is limited to NSW (Sydney and Canberra).
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