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National Storage vs U-Store-It: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated August 2026

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National Storage is cheaper overall

National Storage wins on price in 5 of 7 size categories.

As of August 2026, National Storage operates 252 facilities while U-Store-It has 7. For medium units, National Storage averages $146/month vs U-Store-It at $239/month. National Storage is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

National Storage

Facilities 252

States ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Brackets won 5 of 7

U-Store-It

Facilities 7

States SA

Brackets won 1 of 7

Price Comparison Score

National Storage: 5 wins U-Store-It: 1 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size	National Storage	U-Store-It	Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²)	$50/mo avg 154 units at 92 facilities	$71/mo avg 8 units at 5 facilities	NS 30% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²)	$93/mo avg 1089 units at 230 facilities	$141/mo avg 53 units at 7 facilities	NS 34% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²)	$146/mo avg 1511 units at 250 facilities	$239/mo avg 93 units at 7 facilities	NS 39% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²)	$255/mo avg 1762 units at 252 facilities	$425/mo avg 84 units at 7 facilities	NS 40% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²)	$505/mo avg 583 units at 208 facilities	$459/mo avg 10 units at 4 facilities	US 9% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²)	$1303/mo avg 120 units at 51 facilities	$1550/mo avg 1 units at 1 facilities	NS 16% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking	Not available	$272/mo avg 12 units at 4 facilities	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National Storage or U-Store-It cheaper?

Based on national average prices, National Storage 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 National Storage and U-Store-It have?

National Storage has 252 facilities with available pricing, while U-Store-It has 7. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.

Which states do National Storage and U-Store-It operate in?

National Storage operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. U-Store-It operates in SA.

Which is better for a medium storage unit — National Storage or U-Store-It?

For medium units (5-10 m²), National Storage averages $146/month and U-Store-It averages $239/month nationally. National Storage is the cheaper option on average for this size.

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