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National Storage vs Rent a Space: Storage Prices Compared

Q: Is National Storage or Rent a Space cheaper?

Based on national average prices, National Storage is cheaper than Rent a Space across the majority of unit size categories. However, prices vary by location — compare prices in your specific suburb for the most accurate result.

Q: How many locations do National Storage and Rent a Space have?

National Storage has 249 facilities with available pricing, while Rent a Space has 16. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.

Q: Which is better for a medium storage unit — National Storage or Rent a Space?

For medium units (5-10 m²), National Storage averages $161/month and Rent a Space averages $325/month nationally. National Storage is the cheaper option on average for this size.

6 size categories compared · Updated April 2026

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National Storage is cheaper overall

National Storage wins on price in 4 of 6 size categories.

As of April 2026, National Storage operates 249 facilities while Rent a Space has 16. For medium units, National Storage averages $161/month vs Rent a Space at $325/month. National Storage is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

National Storage

Facilities 249

States N/A

Brackets won 4 of 6

Rent a Space

Facilities 16

States N/A

Brackets won 0 of 6

Price Comparison Score

National Storage: 4 wins Rent a Space: 0 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size	National Storage	Rent a Space	Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²)	Not available	$81/mo avg 30 units at 16 facilities	—
Small (2–5 m²)	$104/mo avg 363 units at 224 facilities	$188/mo avg 99 units at 16 facilities	NS 45% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²)	$161/mo avg 409 units at 246 facilities	$325/mo avg 144 units at 16 facilities	NS 50% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²)	$298/mo avg 371 units at 244 facilities	$515/mo avg 152 units at 16 facilities	NS 42% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²)	$450/mo avg 17 units at 15 facilities	$1058/mo avg 33 units at 11 facilities	NS 57% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²)	Not available	$1812/mo avg 1 units at 1 facilities	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Storage or Rent a Space cheaper?

Based on national average prices, National Storage is cheaper than Rent a Space 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 National Storage and Rent a Space have?

National Storage has 249 facilities with available pricing, while Rent a Space has 16. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.

Which is better for a medium storage unit — National Storage or Rent a Space?

For medium units (5-10 m²), National Storage averages $161/month and Rent a Space averages $325/month nationally. National Storage is the cheaper option on average for this size.

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