How much does a storage unit cost?
In LA? Sit down first.
Los Angeles averages, September 2026
| Size | Holds | Standard | Climate-controlled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5×525 sq ft | 200 cu ft | $113/mo | $107/mo |
| 5×1050 sq ft | 400 cu ft | $161/mo | $179/mo |
| 5×1575 sq ft | 600 cu ft | Not published | Not published |
| 10×10100 sq ft | 800 cu ft | $271/mo | $291/mo |
| 10×15150 sq ft | 1,200 cu ft | $371/mo | $399/mo |
| 10×20200 sq ft | 1,600 cu ft | $471/mo | $501/mo |
| 10×25250 sq ft | 2,000 cu ft | Not published | Not published |
| 10×30300 sq ft | 2,400 cu ft | $637/mo | $646/mo |
Prices: StorageCafe (Yardi), Los Angeles. Sizes: operator size guides (sources in the FAQ below).
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How much fits in each storage unit size?
Storage operators publish these capacities: 5×5, 200 cubic feet; 5×10, 400 cubic feet; 5×15, 600 cubic feet; 10×10, 800 cubic feet; 10×15, 1,200 cubic feet; 10×20, 1,600 cubic feet; 10×25, 2,000 cubic feet; 10×30, 2,400 cubic feet. Public Storage describes a 5×5 as: "Fits the contents of one storage closet." Public Storage describes a 5×10 as: "Fits the contents of a studio apartment." Public Storage describes a 5×15 as: "Fits the contents of a large bedroom." Public Storage describes a 10×10 as: "Fits the contents of two small bedrooms." Public Storage describes a 10×15 as: "Fits the contents of a two-bedroom home." Public Storage describes a 10×20 as: "Fits the contents of a three-bedroom home." Public Storage describes a 10×25 as: "Fits the contents of a four-bedroom home."
How much does a storage unit cost in Los Angeles?
Average monthly street rates in Los Angeles for September 2026, from StorageCafe (Yardi): 5×5, $113 ($107 climate-controlled); 5×10, $161 ($179 climate-controlled); 10×10, $271 ($291 climate-controlled); 10×15, $371 ($399 climate-controlled); 10×20, $471 ($501 climate-controlled); 10×30, $637 ($646 climate-controlled).
Source: StorageCafe (Yardi), Los Angeles
What's the cheapest storage unit in Los Angeles?
Public Storage lists these starting prices near Los Angeles (the lowest advertised rate, not a typical rate): 5×5, from $32 a month; 5×10, from $45 a month; 5×15, from $89 a month; 10×10, from $86 a month; 10×15, from $93 a month; 10×20, from $182 a month; 10×25, from $180 a month; 10×30, from $298 a month.