Storage in Los Angeles: which kind do you need?

In LA you can rent a unit at a self-storage facility, space in a neighbor's garage or spare room through a marketplace like Neighbor, or a portable container. Size and area drive the price: SpareFoot's August 2026 average for a 10x10 is $249.32 a month across the City of LA, but $215.30 in North Hollywood and $507.77 in Santa Monica.

By RentThis · Updated September 27, 2026

Three ways to store things in LA
OptionWhat it isBest forPrice signal
Self-storage facilityA unit in a dedicated building with set hours and staffFrequent access, climate control, firm timelinesCity of LA 10x10 average $249.32/mo (SpareFoot)
Peer-to-peer (Neighbor)Space in a host's garage, driveway or spare roomLong-term storage, vehicles, rarely used itemsNeighbor says it aims for about half the cost of a facility
Portable containerA container at your home, stored or moved by the companyStorage during a movePODS includes the first month of storage with a move

Where to rent

  • SpareFoot

    Compare and reserve self-storage units near you.

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  • Neighbor

    Garages, driveways and spare rooms rented from local hosts.

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Pick the size first

Storage is priced by unit size, so work out what you're storing before comparing prices. A few boxes and a bike need far less space than a two-bedroom apartment. See the unit size guide.

Prices by area

SpareFoot's August 2026 averages for a 10x10: $249.32 across the City of Los Angeles, $215.30 in North Hollywood and $507.77 in Santa Monica. The Santa Monica figure comes from a small sample of 12 units, so treat it as a signal rather than a precise number.

If you don't need frequent access, storing a little further from the Westside can save real money. See the area guides for Downtown, the Westside and the Valley.

Self-storage facilities

Dedicated buildings with rows of units, gated access and staff. Climate control and drive-up access cost extra. Many facilities show a lower online or first-month rate next to a higher regular rate, so ask what you'll pay after the promotion.

Peer-to-peer storage

Marketplaces like Neighbor let homeowners rent out garages, driveways and spare rooms, and hosts set their own prices. It can be closer and cheaper than a facility, with less formal access and security. Read the host's rules and the platform's protection terms.

Portable containers

If you're moving, a container can double as storage. PODS says the first month of storage is included in the cost of a move with its containers, kept at your property or at a PODS facility.

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Questions people ask

How much is a 10x10 storage unit in Los Angeles?

SpareFoot's August 2026 average across the City of LA is $249.32 a month. It was $215.30 in North Hollywood and $507.77 in Santa Monica, where the sample was small.

Is peer-to-peer storage safe?

It depends on the host and the space. Platforms like Neighbor publish their own protection and host rules; read them, and ask the host about locks and access before you book.

Should I pay for climate control in LA?

For most furniture and boxes in coastal LA it's optional. Consider it for electronics, instruments, artwork and documents, especially inland and in the Valley.

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