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Independent vs U-Store-It: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated October 2026
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U-Store-It is cheaper overall

U-Store-It wins on price in 4 of 7 size categories.

As of October 2026, Independent operates 47 facilities while U-Store-It has 7. For medium units, Independent averages $227/month vs U-Store-It at $256/month. U-Store-It is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent
Facilities 47
States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Brackets won 3 of 7
U-Store-It
Facilities 7
States SA
Brackets won 4 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 3 wins U-Store-It: 4 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size Independent U-Store-It Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²) $69/mo avg
42 units at 26 facilities
 $48/mo avg
2 units at 2 facilities
 US
30% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²) $151/mo avg
120 units at 35 facilities
 $138/mo avg
20 units at 6 facilities
 US
9% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²) $227/mo avg
170 units at 42 facilities
 $256/mo avg
42 units at 6 facilities
 IND
11% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²) $386/mo avg
156 units at 38 facilities
 $417/mo avg
34 units at 6 facilities
 IND
7% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²) $540/mo avg
33 units at 18 facilities
 $225/mo avg
3 units at 2 facilities
 US
58% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²) $1210/mo avg
4 units at 4 facilities
 $4480/mo avg
1 units at 1 facilities
 IND
73% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking $310/mo avg
9 units at 6 facilities
 $299/mo avg
9 units at 3 facilities
 US
4% cheaper

Suburbs Where Both Operate

Compare Independent and U-Store-It prices in these suburbs where both have facilities nearby.

Adelaide
SA 5000
Adelaide Airport
SA 5950
Beverley
SA 5009
Cheltenham
SA 5014
Croydon Park
SA 5008
Green Fields
SA 5107
Hackham
SA 5163
Hindmarsh
SA 5007
Klemzig
SA 5087
Mile End
SA 5031
Mitcham
SA 5042
Mitchell Park
SA 5043
O'Sullivan Beach
SA 5166
Panorama
SA 5041
Port Adelaide
SA 5015
Reynella
SA 5161
Salisbury
SA 5108
Salisbury Plain
SA 5109
Seaford
SA 5169
Seaford Meadows
SA 5169

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or U-Store-It cheaper?
Based on national average prices, U-Store-It 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 U-Store-It have?
Independent has 47 facilities with available pricing, while U-Store-It has 7. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.
Which states do Independent and U-Store-It operate in?
Independent operates in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. U-Store-It operates in SA.
Which is better for a medium storage unit — Independent or U-Store-It?
For medium units (5-10 m²), Independent averages $227/month and U-Store-It averages $256/month nationally. Independent is the cheaper option on average for this size.
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