CubeSmart
CubeSmart is widely available, has excellent customer service, and provides tons of perks.
How much does CubeSmart cost?
The average monthly cost for a CubeSmart storage unit is approximately $150 (not including a one-time $24 administrative fee due at the time of move-in). Costs range from about $70 for a small unit to $250 for a large-size unit.
We got 725 quotes for CubeSmart storage units in 12 cities across the country. To create an average monthly cost, we added an average monthly insurance fee of $19 to the monthly average estimates for small, medium, and large storage units. We didn’t get prices for lockers or parking spaces. But prices vary widely depending on location, so be sure to call ahead and confirm costs before committing to CubeSmart.
We got 725 quotes for CubeSmart storage units in 12 cities across the country. To create an average monthly cost, we added an average monthly insurance fee of $19 to the monthly average estimates for small, medium, and large storage units. We didn’t get prices for lockers or parking spaces. But prices vary widely depending on location, so be sure to call ahead and confirm costs before committing to CubeSmart.
PROS
Excellent customer service
Tons of perks
Online quotes
Self-guided service
CONS
Mandatory insurance
One-time administrative fee
CubeSmart parking space sizes
| Dimensions | Recommended vehicles |
|---|---|
| 10 x 15 ft. | Compact vehicles, ATVs, motorcycles |
| 10 x 20 ft. | SUVs, pickup trucks, classic cars |
| 10 x 26 ft. | Class B recreational vehicles |
| 10 x 30 ft. | Class A recreational vehicles, long boats, or trailers |
CubeSmart cost factors
Several things affect your CubeSmart storage unit costs:
- Storage unit size. Bigger units cost more than smaller ones.
- Duration. CubeSmart charges by the month.
- Geography. Prices vary based on where you live. For example, the average cost is $90 in Texas, but $200 in Washington, DC. Prices even vary within the same city, so be sure to compare costs across a few nearby locations.
- Occupancy. Prices are lower if your CubeSmart location is mostly empty and higher if they’re at near-full capacity.
- Discounts. CubeSmart has tons of discounts ranging from online reservation deals to price cuts for members of the military.
- Fees. CubeSmart charges a vague one-time $24 “administrative fee” when you move in.
- Insurance. CubeSmart’s mandatory insurance costs an average of $19 per month. You can typically get anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 worth of coverage for your stuff.
- Premium services. Perks are nice, but not all of them are free. Expect to pay more for things like video monitors, shelves, and automatic door openers.
CubeSmart coverage options
You must have insurance to store your belongings at a CubeSmart facility. CubeSmart’s coverage options range from $2,000 to $5,000. For coverage amounts higher than $5,000, you need to talk with a CubeSmart store manager. So while it’s affordable to get coverage for basic household items like furniture and books, expect to pay more for collectable items valued well above $5,000.
Insurance doesn’t cover items damaged by floods, surface water, or what CubeSmart calls “mysterious disappearance.” (Your policy includes burglary, though, so you’re probably covered if you see security cam footage on a Dateline episode of someone wheeling out your stuff.)
Insurance doesn’t cover items damaged by floods, surface water, or what CubeSmart calls “mysterious disappearance.” (Your policy includes burglary, though, so you’re probably covered if you see security cam footage on a Dateline episode of someone wheeling out your stuff.)
CubeSmart features and services
CubeSmart self-storage
CubeSmart provides basic storage options that cover everything from office files to large vehicles:
- Boat storage
- Business storage
- Household and personal storage
- Military storage
- Motorcycle storage
- Moving services (moving trucks, professional drivers)
- Organizational services (professional organizers, charity donation drop offs, etc.)
- RV storage
- Vehicle and car storage
CubeSmart free features and services
Many CubeSmart locations offer a load of free services:
- Package receipts
- Item storage and retrieval (by CubeSmart employees)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and faxing
- Work stations
- Lounge area
- Fresh coffee
- Free local moving truck (anything over two hours costs extra)
- Flexible lease terms (month-to-month storage leases)
CubeSmart premium features and services
CubeSmart also offers many extra-cost services (pricing and availability vary by location):
- Professional shredding
- Truck rentals (more than 2 hours)
- Moving and labor assistance
- Full-service moving
- Professional organizer
- Organizational supplies
- Individual lighting and electricity
- Video monitoring
- Shelving options
- Automatic door openers
- Remote-controlled access
CubeSmart has A LOT of sizes
It’s rare for a storage unit company to offer more than 8 sizes, but CubeSmart has up to 13 options ranging from small lockers to massive 300-square foot units. CubeSmart even has parking lots if you need a place for your motorcycle, car, or RV.
Since sizing options vary by location, we’ve boiled these options down to five main categories: lockers, small units, medium units, and large units, and parking lots. We suggest you call your local CubeSmart to verify what storage sizes are available in your area.
Since sizing options vary by location, we’ve boiled these options down to five main categories: lockers, small units, medium units, and large units, and parking lots. We suggest you call your local CubeSmart to verify what storage sizes are available in your area.