Independent vs Storage King: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated October 2026
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Independent is cheaper overall

Independent wins on price in 6 of 7 size categories.

As of October 2026, Independent operates 47 facilities while Storage King has 178. For medium units, Independent averages $227/month vs Storage King at $240/month. Independent is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent
Facilities 47
States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Brackets won 6 of 7
Storage King
Facilities 178
States ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
Brackets won 1 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 6 wins Storage King: 1 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size Independent Storage King Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²) $69/mo avg
42 units at 26 facilities
$85/mo avg
299 units at 124 facilities
IND
19% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²) $151/mo avg
120 units at 35 facilities
$152/mo avg
1091 units at 173 facilities
IND
1% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²) $227/mo avg
170 units at 42 facilities
$240/mo avg
1541 units at 178 facilities
IND
5% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²) $386/mo avg
156 units at 38 facilities
$425/mo avg
1929 units at 178 facilities
IND
9% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²) $540/mo avg
33 units at 18 facilities
$791/mo avg
864 units at 171 facilities
IND
32% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²) $1210/mo avg
4 units at 4 facilities
$1595/mo avg
274 units at 97 facilities
IND
24% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking $310/mo avg
9 units at 6 facilities
$306/mo avg
249 units at 129 facilities
SK
1% 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 47 facilities with available pricing, while Storage King has 178. 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 $227/month and Storage King averages $240/month nationally. Independent is the cheaper option on average for this size.
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