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Independent vs National Storage: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated May 2026

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National Storage is cheaper overall

National Storage wins on price in 5 of 7 size categories.

As of May 2026, Independent operates 44 facilities while National Storage has 252. For medium units, Independent averages $203/month vs National Storage at $172/month. National Storage is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent

Facilities 44

States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Brackets won 1 of 7

National Storage

Facilities 252

States ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Brackets won 5 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 1 wins National Storage: 5 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size	Independent	National Storage	Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²)	$69/mo avg 19 units at 16 facilities	$60/mo avg 133 units at 81 facilities	NS 13% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²)	$134/mo avg 86 units at 23 facilities	$107/mo avg 979 units at 228 facilities	NS 20% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²)	$203/mo avg 119 units at 39 facilities	$172/mo avg 1356 units at 249 facilities	NS 15% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²)	$334/mo avg 135 units at 37 facilities	$306/mo avg 1578 units at 252 facilities	NS 8% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²)	$575/mo avg 26 units at 17 facilities	$591/mo avg 449 units at 194 facilities	IND 3% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²)	$1600/mo avg 1 units at 1 facilities	$1584/mo avg 80 units at 37 facilities	NS 1% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking	$279/mo avg 5 units at 3 facilities	Not available	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or National Storage cheaper?

Based on national average prices, National Storage is cheaper than Independent across the majority of unit size categories. However, prices vary by location — compare prices in your specific suburb for the most accurate result.

How many locations do Independent and National Storage have?

Independent has 44 facilities with available pricing, while National Storage has 252. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.

Which states do Independent and National Storage operate in?

Independent operates in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. National Storage operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA.

Which is better for a medium storage unit — Independent or National Storage?

For medium units (5-10 m²), Independent averages $203/month and National Storage averages $172/month nationally. National Storage is the cheaper option on average for this size.

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