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Find the storage units near you: What needs to be considered?
Storage rooms near you: what to consider?
Whether it's due to moving, a job change, a stay abroad, or because you simply have too little space at home: in numerous situations, renting a storage room to safely store your personal belongings can be necessary. We explain the different storage solutions and how you can find the right storage room as quickly and easily as possible.
Insider tip: on the free storage room comparison platform storabble, you can find storage rooms near you and compare them at a glance. In addition, the free comparison portal offers exclusive discounts for a large portion of the over 15,000 listed storage rooms.
Table of contents
How to find a storage room near you
What to consider when choosing a storage room
Types of storage space
Explanation of self-storage
Storage room costs
Storage room size
List storage rooms as a property owner on storabble
How to find a storage room near you
If you want to rent a storage room nearby, the easiest way is to first find what's available in the region; using a comparison platform like storabble is very helpful here.
Find available storage rooms near you in these three steps
Search storabble.com for your location and use filters to narrow down the results
Compare the storage rooms at a glance
Choose the desired storage room and rent it directly online from the provider or send the landlord a contact request
If you alternatively want to search manually for rentable storage rooms on Google, you can use the search terms "Lagerraum mieten in..." and "Self-Storage mieten in..." to identify and compare the websites of individual providers. Note that some providers are difficult to find and sometimes only appear late on Google. Additionally, you should check whether other storage rooms are advertised on common real estate portals like homegate and newhome.
Overview of the most searched locations
If there are currently no available storage rooms in your city, it can also make sense to use the canton as a search term. Here you can find, for example, the storage rooms in the canton of Aargau. storabble is even active in Germany and makes it possible to find a storage room in Germany.
What to consider when choosing a storage room
When choosing a storage room, it is important to select the size according to your needs and to ensure a good location. Security features like surveillance cameras and security locks are crucial, as are suitable access times. Consider whether climate-controlled rooms are necessary for sensitive items and inform yourself about the rental terms, including insurance options. Reviews and recommendations can help when choosing the provider. Also, consider the costs and any additional services offered, such as transport or loading assistance, to make the best choice for your requirements and budget.
Types of storage space
There are various types of storage rooms, each suitable for different purposes. On the one hand, there are available storage rooms in regular building complexes; often these are basement rooms or other ancillary residential spaces that can be rented as storage space. The tenants receive a separate key for this. On the other hand, there are self-storage units. These are storage boxes of various sizes that can be rented for a specific period and were specifically built to store items in them. They are typically characterized by video surveillance, 24/7 access, and a high quality standard. In addition, there are also garage boxes that can be used as storage space, or archives, which serve companies for filing business documents.
On storabble, all self-storage units, storage rooms, garage boxes, and even hobby rooms and craft rooms can be compared at a glance.
Explanation of self-storage
Self-storage originates from English and describes self-storage in external storage rooms. The concept of renting storage parcels comes from America and became more well-known in Germany and Switzerland in the 1980s. Private individuals and companies can rent a storage room from self-storage providers. During this, your own belongings are stored independently in a personal, lockable storage unit. There is always access to the storage room during the storage period. These storage units are not only characterized by a high quality standard but also by their flexibility. Many self-storage units have a minimum rental period of just a few days, and the notice period is often limited to a few days or weeks.
Storage room costs
Per year, a square meter in Switzerland costs an average of CHF 380.00. That works out to around CHF 32.00 per month per m2. However, the price can vary depending on the location and contract duration. A large proportion of providers, for example, offer long-term discounts if the rental period is longer than 12 months. It's worth asking the provider here if long-term discounts are not explicitly listed on the website. Ideally, the storage room should be searched for on storabble, as most self-storage providers offer exclusive discounts there.
Storage room size
As a rule of thumb, around 10% to 15% of your living space is sufficient as a storage room. The right size is important because a room that is too large incurs high costs, and a storage room that is too small offers too little space for your personal belongings. Also, note that you can save a lot of space by stacking upwards. Typically, storage rooms are 2.5m – 3m high. Helpful information can be found in this overview of storage room sizes.
List storage rooms as a property owner
Every landlord or landlady of storage rooms can list their storage rooms on storabble. The listing can be created independently and can be published on storabble for free. Prospective tenants can send contact requests to the landlords of suitable storage rooms, and a commission is charged to the advertiser for each brokered contact request. If no one gets in touch, listing is consequently free. More potential tenants search for storage space on storabble per month than on any other Swiss portal. Renting out storage rooms on storabble can therefore make sense.