Self Storage - Ways to Rent Cheap Storage

Are you in search of some ways to get cheap self storage?  Listed below are some great ideas on how you can save money when you are trying to rent self storage units.  Here are our some of our favorite cheap storage ideas.

Check for Rent Specials - Due to the fact that the self storage business is very competitive, check to see if the self storage facility is advertising a rent discount special.  Such specials include either some form of free rent or a fixed discount.  The fact is that 1 out of 10 American Households rent a storage unit.  Self storage operators know that consumers have many choices, so be sure to check for rent specials.

Rent and interior hallway or upper floor storage unit - Drive up or storage units located on the exterior of the building are usually significantly more expensive than those located inside a storage facility.  In fact, they can be any where from 10% to 30% more expensive.  If you do not require drive up access, you should strongly consider renting a storage unit located on inside the interior of the storage facility.  You could save a significant amount of money over a long term rental.  Also consider renting a storage unit on the second floor (or upper floors) in the storage facility.  They will be discounted further and are usually serviced by a freight elevator.  Do you really need a storage unit that you can drive up to?  Most of us don’t – save your money!

Self storage lease contracts typically run on a month to month basis.  If you are going to need your storage unit for a longer period than 6 months, consider pre-paying your entire contract.  Most self

Ask about Moving Allowances or the Use of a Free Moving Truck- Some self storage facilities have gone to the expense of purchasing a moving truck, so that new tenants can use it for Free.  Check around for a facility offering this benefit.  We have even seen some self storage facilities provide you with the Driver and pay for the gas.  

Check to See if they offer Moving supplies and Boxes at Discounted prices - Most self storage facilities sell boxes and moving supplies. Check to see if they offer these products at prices lower than retail.  Some storage operators do not offer discounted pricing for these items and use the sale of these as a profit center.  Also check to see if they have some sort of arrangement with an internet based supplier of boxes and moving supplies.  Some internet providers will have prices discounted up to 30% off of retail prices and they will ship the items directly to your home or business with no fright fees (next day service).

Check for Military Discounts - Most self storage facilities offer some form of discount for Military personnel. Be sure to ask!  

These cheap storage ideas were provided by San Clemente Self Storage, one of the largest suppliers of self storage units in South Orange County, California.  For over 14 years, San Clemente Self Storage has been renting storage units in San Clemente, California.   San Clemente Self Storage is currently offering a cheap storage rent special, you can get 15% off of their Rental Rates right now, not to mention many other ways for you to save money.  If you are interested, call San Clemente at 949-366-1133 or click here now at Self Storage San Clemente to find out more about their current rent specials.