Independent vs Storage King: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated May 2026

Independent is cheaper overall

Independent wins on price in 7 of 7 size categories.

As of May 2026, Independent operates 44 facilities while Storage King has 174. For medium units, Independent averages $203/month vs Storage King at $321/month. Independent is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent
Facilities 44
States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Brackets won 7 of 7
Storage King
Facilities 174
States N/A
Brackets won 0 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 7 wins Storage King: 0 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size Independent Storage King Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²) $69/mo avg
19 units at 16 facilities
$104/mo avg
298 units at 127 facilities
IND
34% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²) $134/mo avg
86 units at 23 facilities
$178/mo avg
1057 units at 167 facilities
IND
25% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²) $203/mo avg
119 units at 39 facilities
$321/mo avg
1553 units at 174 facilities
IND
37% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²) $334/mo avg
135 units at 37 facilities
$496/mo avg
1852 units at 174 facilities
IND
33% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²) $575/mo avg
26 units at 17 facilities
$905/mo avg
847 units at 165 facilities
IND
36% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²) $1600/mo avg
1 units at 1 facilities
$1880/mo avg
189 units at 72 facilities
IND
15% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking $279/mo avg
5 units at 3 facilities
$334/mo avg
249 units at 130 facilities
IND
16% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or Storage King cheaper?
Based on national average prices, Independent is cheaper than Storage King 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 Storage King have?
Independent has 44 facilities with available pricing, while Storage King has 174. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.
Which is better for a medium storage unit — Independent or Storage King?
For medium units (5-10 m²), Independent averages $203/month and Storage King averages $321/month nationally. Independent is the cheaper option on average for this size.
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