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Independent vs National Storage: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated July 2026

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National Storage is cheaper overall

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

As of July 2026, Independent operates 58 facilities while National Storage has 252. For medium units, Independent averages $215/month vs National Storage at $147/month. National Storage is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent

Facilities 58

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)	$65/mo avg 30 units at 20 facilities	$52/mo avg 146 units at 87 facilities	NS 20% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²)	$136/mo avg 129 units at 34 facilities	$94/mo avg 1054 units at 230 facilities	NS 31% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²)	$215/mo avg 196 units at 55 facilities	$147/mo avg 1463 units at 249 facilities	NS 32% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²)	$321/mo avg 215 units at 52 facilities	$259/mo avg 1705 units at 252 facilities	NS 19% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²)	$522/mo avg 48 units at 26 facilities	$503/mo avg 533 units at 203 facilities	NS 4% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²)	$1130/mo avg 2 units at 2 facilities	$1326/mo avg 106 units at 47 facilities	IND 15% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking	$281/mo avg 8 units at 6 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 58 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 $215/month and National Storage averages $147/month nationally. National Storage is the cheaper option on average for this size.

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