Independent vs Storage King: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated August 2026

Independent is cheaper overall

Independent wins on price in 7 of 7 size categories.

As of August 2026, Independent operates 49 facilities while Storage King has 176. For medium units, Independent averages $214/month vs Storage King at $271/month. Independent is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent
Facilities 49
States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Brackets won 7 of 7
Storage King
Facilities 176
States ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
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) $62/mo avg
27 units at 17 facilities
$97/mo avg
300 units at 125 facilities
IND
36% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²) $129/mo avg
116 units at 32 facilities
$172/mo avg
1087 units at 171 facilities
IND
25% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²) $214/mo avg
176 units at 47 facilities
$271/mo avg
1535 units at 176 facilities
IND
21% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²) $310/mo avg
194 units at 43 facilities
$474/mo avg
1901 units at 176 facilities
IND
35% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²) $447/mo avg
45 units at 21 facilities
$869/mo avg
857 units at 169 facilities
IND
49% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²) $813/mo avg
3 units at 3 facilities
$1796/mo avg
269 units at 97 facilities
IND
55% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking $307/mo avg
7 units at 5 facilities
$331/mo avg
247 units at 128 facilities
IND
7% 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 49 facilities with available pricing, while Storage King has 176. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.
Which states do Independent and Storage King operate in?
Independent operates in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. Storage King operates in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA.
Which is better for a medium storage unit — Independent or Storage King?
For medium units (5-10 m²), Independent averages $214/month and Storage King averages $271/month nationally. Independent is the cheaper option on average for this size.
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