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Find the storage units near you: What do you need to consider?

Whether it's because you're moving house, changing jobs, going abroad or because you don't have enough space at home: In numerous situations, it may be necessary to rent a storage unit to store your personal belongings safely. We explain the different storage solutions and how you can find the right storage unit quickly and easily.

Insider tip: on the free comparison platform for storage units storabble (https://storabble.com/) you can find the storage units in your area and compare them at a glance. The free comparison portal also offers exclusive discounts for a large number of the more than 15,000 storage units advertised.

How to find a storage unit nearby

If you want to rent a storage unit nearby, the easiest way to find the offer in the region is to use a comparison platform like storabble.  

Find the available storage units in your area with these three steps

1. Search for your location on storabble.com and use filters to narrow down the results

2. Compare the storage units at a glance

3. Select the desired storage unit and rent the storage unit directly online from the provider or send the landlord a contact request

Alternatively, if you want to search for rentable storage units manually on Google, you can use the search terms “rent storage unit in...” and “rent self-storage in...” to identify and compare the websites of the individual providers. Note that some providers are difficult to find and sometimes only appear late on Google. You should also check whether other storage units are advertised on other real estate portals such as homegate and newhome.

Overview of the most searched places on storabble

• Rent storage space Zurich
• Rent storage space Winterthur
• Rent storage space Basel
• Rent storage space Lenzburg
• Rent storage space Bern
• Rent storage space Thun
• Rent storage space St Gallen
• Rent storage space Schaffhausen
• Rent storage space Basel
• Rent storage space Allschwil
• Rent storage space Luzern
• Rent storage space Kriens
• Rent storage space Zug
• Rent storage space Baar
• Rent storage space Solothurn
• Rent storage space Chur

If there are currently no available storage units in your city, it can also make sense to use the canton as a search term. Here, for example, you can find storage units in the canton of Aargau. storabble is even active in Germany and makes it possible to rent a storage unit in Germany.

What you need to consider when choosing a storage unit

When choosing a storage unit, it is important to select a size that suits your needs and to make sure it is in a good location. Security features such as surveillance cameras and security locks are crucial, as are suitable access times. Consider whether climate-controlled rooms are necessary for sensitive items and find out about the rental conditions, including insurance options. Reviews and recommendations can help when choosing a provider. Also consider the costs and any additional services offered, such as transportation or help with loading and unloading, to make the best choice for your requirements and budget.

Types of storage space

There are different types of storage units, each suitable for different purposes. On the one hand, there are free storage rooms in normal buildings, which are often cellars or other ancillary residential rooms that can be rented as storage space. The tenant receives a separate key. On the other hand, there are self-storage boxes. These are storage boxes of various sizes that can be rented for a specific period of time and are specially built for storing items. They are usually characterized by video surveillance, 24/7 access and a high quality standard. There are also garage boxes that can be used as storage space or archives that are used by companies to store business documents.

On storabble you can compare all self-storage boxes, storage units, garage boxes and even hobby rooms and craft rooms at a glance. 

Explanation of self-storage

Self storage comes from the English and describes self-storage in external storage units. The concept of renting out storage units originated in America and became more popular in Germany and Switzerland in the 1980s. Private individuals and companies can rent storage space from self-storage providers. This involves storing your own belongings independently in a personal, lockable storage box. There is always access to the storage unit during storage. These storage boxes are not only characterized by a high quality standard, but also by their flexibility. Many self-storage boxes have a minimum rental period of just a few days and the notice period is often limited to a few days or weeks.

Storage costs

The average cost per m2 in Switzerland is CHF 380.00 per year, which works out at around CHF 32.00 per m2 per month. However, the price can vary depending on the location and duration of the contract. The majority of providers offer long-term discounts, for example, if the rental period is longer than 12 months. It is worth asking the provider if long-term discounts are not explicitly listed on the website. The best place to look for storage space is on storabble, as most self-storage providers offer exclusive discounts there.

Storage room size

As a rule of thumb, around 10% to 15% of the living space is sufficient for storage. The right size is important, as a room that is too large will cause high costs and a storage room that is too small will offer too little space for your personal belongings. Also note that you can save a lot of space by stacking things up high. As a rule, storage units are 2.5m - 3m high. Helpful information can be found on this  overview of storage sizes.

Advertise storage units as a property owner on storabble

Every landlord of storage units can advertise their storage units on storabble. The advertisement can be created independently and can be placed on storabble free of charge. Prospective tenants can send contact requests to the landlords of suitable storage units and the advertiser is charged a commission for each contact request. If no one responds, advertising is free of charge. More potential tenants per month search for storage space on storabble than on any other Swiss portal. Renting out storrage space on storabble can therefore make sense.