Independent vs U-Store-It: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated August 2026

Independent is cheaper overall

Independent wins on price in 6 of 7 size categories.

As of August 2026, Independent operates 49 facilities while U-Store-It has 7. For medium units, Independent averages $214/month vs U-Store-It at $239/month. Independent is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent
Facilities 49
States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Brackets won 6 of 7
U-Store-It
Facilities 7
States SA
Brackets won 1 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 6 wins U-Store-It: 1 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size Independent U-Store-It Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²) $62/mo avg
27 units at 17 facilities
$71/mo avg
8 units at 5 facilities
IND
13% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²) $129/mo avg
116 units at 32 facilities
$141/mo avg
53 units at 7 facilities
IND
9% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²) $214/mo avg
176 units at 47 facilities
$239/mo avg
93 units at 7 facilities
IND
10% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²) $310/mo avg
194 units at 43 facilities
$425/mo avg
84 units at 7 facilities
IND
27% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²) $447/mo avg
45 units at 21 facilities
$459/mo avg
10 units at 4 facilities
IND
3% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²) $813/mo avg
3 units at 3 facilities
$1550/mo avg
1 units at 1 facilities
IND
48% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking $307/mo avg
7 units at 5 facilities
$272/mo avg
12 units at 4 facilities
US
11% cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or U-Store-It cheaper?
Based on national average prices, Independent is cheaper than U-Store-It 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 49 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 $214/month and U-Store-It averages $239/month nationally. Independent is the cheaper option on average for this size.
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