Independent vs Roomia: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated May 2026

Independent is cheaper overall

Independent wins on price in 5 of 7 size categories.

As of May 2026, Independent operates 44 facilities while Roomia has 10. For medium units, Independent averages $203/month vs Roomia at $255/month. Independent is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent
Facilities 44
States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Brackets won 5 of 7
Roomia
Facilities 10
States N/A
Brackets won 2 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 5 wins Roomia: 2 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size Independent Roomia Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²) $69/mo avg
19 units at 16 facilities
$57/mo avg
7 units at 6 facilities
RM
17% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²) $134/mo avg
86 units at 23 facilities
$149/mo avg
70 units at 10 facilities
IND
10% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²) $203/mo avg
119 units at 39 facilities
$255/mo avg
76 units at 10 facilities
IND
20% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²) $334/mo avg
135 units at 37 facilities
$429/mo avg
101 units at 10 facilities
IND
22% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²) $575/mo avg
26 units at 17 facilities
$818/mo avg
15 units at 7 facilities
IND
30% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²) $1600/mo avg
1 units at 1 facilities
$1515/mo avg
1 units at 1 facilities
RM
5% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking $279/mo avg
5 units at 3 facilities
$307/mo avg
3 units at 2 facilities
IND
9% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or Roomia cheaper?
Based on national average prices, Independent is cheaper than Roomia 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 Roomia have?
Independent has 44 facilities with available pricing, while Roomia has 10. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.
Which is better for a medium storage unit — Independent or Roomia?
For medium units (5-10 m²), Independent averages $203/month and Roomia averages $255/month nationally. Independent is the cheaper option on average for this size.
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