New York City, NY Self Storage Prices, Stats and Construction Trends 2026

Self storage has become crucial for navigating major life events. It can be particularly useful for events such as moving, downsizing and when changes in household composition occur, as well as when engaging in home remodeling projects and organizational endeavors. New York City offers plenty of self storage options to cater to all needs and budgets.

How much does a storage unit cost in New York City, NY?

Currently, the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in New York City is $260/month, a decrease of 1.5% compared to last year. Nationally, self storage street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled units saw a 3.3% year-over-year decrease, registering an average of $119 in May, 2026.

New York City self storage prices by unit size

Besides the standard 10x10 unit, the New York City self storage market includes several other types of units that can vary in terms of size and amenities, and naturally, price.

For instance, a 5x5 self storage unit in New York City rents for $84, while a 5x10 unit would cost $155/month. Average street rates for a 10x20 unit stand at $484/month. Non-climate-controlled units typically come with lower price tags than their climate-controlled counterparts of the same size.

Non-Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$84
5x10	$155
10x10	$260
10x15	$371
10x20	$484
10x30	$626

Climate-Controlled Units*

Unit Size	Avg. Street Rate
5x5	$83
5x10	$156
10x10	$271
10x15	$401
10x20	$514
10x30	$701

* Average monthly rates for New York City in May 2026.

Average storage unit cost in New York City by neighborhood

Self storage prices can vary depending on location as some neighborhoods might offer more budget-friendly self storage rates than others.

You can find cheap New York City storage units in Hunts Point, where the standard self storage unit goes for $119/mo. on average, in Concourse Village, where renters pay $141/mo. on average, and in Rockaway Beach, where the average street rates hover around $150/mo.

If you’re looking for other great deals, check out self storage listings, and their average street rates, in Rosebank ($164) and Morrisania ($168).

Other neighborhoods, on the other hand, come with higher street rates. The most expensive neighborhood in New York City is Yorkville with a monthly average street rate of $546, followed by Hunters Point.

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Hunts Point	$119
2	Concourse Village	$141
3	Rockaway Beach	$150
4	Rosebank	$164
5	Morrisania	$168
6	Elm Park	$171
7	Baychester	$172
8	Eastchester	$179
9	West Farms	$180
10	Fairmont - Claremont Village	$183

Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Self Storage

#	Neighborhood	Average Street Rate
1	Yorkville	$546
2	Hunters Point	$490
3	Red Hook	$458
4	Sheepshead Bay	$439
5	Wakefield	$411
6	Soundview	$409
7	Upper West Side	$402
8	East Village	$388
9	Chelsea	$374
10	Springfield Gardens	$367

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Neighborhood prices

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How New York City, NY, Self Storage Compares With Other Cities

How self storage costs in New York City compare to prices in other nearby cities

Check out the table below to see how self storage in New York City compares rent-wise to other places within a 50-mile radius.

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	Valley Stream, NY	$273
2	New York City, NY	$260
3	West Hempstead, NY	$239
4	Bayonne, NJ	$236
5	Union City, NJ	$218
6	Port Washington, NY	$217
7	Jersey City, NJ	$215
8	Garden City, NY	$212
9	Rockville Centre, NY	$193
10	Hempstead, NY	$172

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for May 2026.

How self storage costs in New York City compare to rates in other sought-after cities in the US

Check out the table below to see how self storage rent in New York City compares to other popular cities in the US.

#	City	Average Street Rate
1	New York City, NY	$260
2	Chicago, IL	$136
3	Las Vegas, NV	$111
4	Phoenix, AZ	$111
5	Jacksonville, FL	$111
6	Dallas, TX	$108
7	Austin, TX	$108
8	San Antonio, TX	$98
9	Houston, TX	$96
10	Oklahoma City, OK	$73

Average street rates for non-climate-controlled 10x10 units for May 2026.

Self storage market size in New York City, NY

New York City self storage market statistics

No. of self storage units	approx. 42,836
No. of self storage facilities	292
Local self storage inventory (sq. ft.)	24,348,027
Self storage sq. ft. per capita	2.5
New self storage facilities set for delivery in 2026	5
New self storage supply set for delivery in 2026 (sq. ft.)	401,139
Average self storage rent in New York City for a standard 10x10 unit	$260

New York City self storage construction trends

The self storage sector has maintained an active development pipeline in recent years. In 2025 alone, about 451,291 square feet of self storage space came online in New York City, representing 1.9% of the existing inventory. Compared to the year before, self storage inventory in New York City has increased by 1.9%.

Currently, there are 292 self storage facilities and approx. 42,836 storage units in New York City. The local inventory encompasses 24,348,027 square feet of storage space, offering 2.5 square feet per capita.

A total of 401,139 square feet of self storage space is projected for completion in 2026, a decrease of 11.1% compared to last year.

What’s driving demand for self storage?

Quick overview of the New York City housing market

Total no. of households	3,394,750
Y-o-y change in no. of households	-0.6%
Renter households in New York City	2,291,001
Homeowner households in New York City	1,103,749
Households with mortgages in New York City	617,195
Median number of rooms (all housing units)	3.9
Average apartment size (sq. ft.)	728
Average home size (sq. ft.)	N/A
Average apartment rent	$4,835
Median home value	$765,500
Working from home (% of total working population)	11.3%

Self storage for residential clients: key facts and figures about the New York City housing market

Generally associated with life events, the self storage industry is equipped to respond to people with changing housing situations, whether that means moving, downsizing, welcoming a new baby, or embracing multi-generational living. Lifestyle choices are also a demand driver for self storage, including preferences for snowbirding, digital nomading and RV travelling.

Looking at the type of residential customers that the New York City self storage sector serves, it caters to both renters and homeowners, acting as extensions of their homes when living spaces are not big enough for the things people own.

New York City is home to 2,291,001 renters and 1,103,749 homeowners. The average apartment size in New York City is 728 sq. ft.

Self storage for business

Alongside the residential sector, self storage responds to needs arising from conducting business. Entrepreneurs and small business owners, including brick-and-mortar retailers, can turn to self storage to store their merchandise all while keeping it accessible.

Legal and medical professionals often turn to self storage as they are generally required to keep hard copies of their records. Realtors and interior designers also find self storage particularly useful for temporarily storing staging furniture. Moreover, blue collar businesses can benefit from storing their heavy equipment and supplies close to their work site.

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Where does our data come from?

All data related to self storage was compiled by StorageCafe, an online self storage search portal featuring nearly 31,000 listings across the U.S.

The self storage rental statistics on this page were sourced from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, the industry's most comprehensive market intelligence tool for investment professionals, equity investors, lenders and property managers who underwrite and manage investments in the multifamily, student housing, self storage, office and industrial sectors. Yardi Matrix maintains operational profiles for over 40,000 self storage facilities across the U.S.

Average home size data is from PropertyShark, while demographic data is from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey.

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