Best in Hood
Menu

5 Best Storage Units in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Storage units in New York get expensive fast once you factor in climate control and a location you can actually reach without a car. The dedicated self-storage facilities on this page have logged over 3,500 Google reviews between them, and unit prices start as low as $18.50 a month for the smallest closet-sized options.

Short answer: Extra Space Storage (4.9 stars, 2,252 reviews) in Brooklyn is the highest-reviewed self-storage facility in New York. Manhattan Mini Storage (4.8, 1,260 reviews) in Chelsea offers climate-controlled units starting at $18.50 a month with drive-in loading bays. For door-to-door pickup and delivery without visiting a facility, urBin Smart Storage & Moving (5.0, 126 reviews) manages the whole process from your phone.
Jump to a business

Storing Your Stuff in New York, By the Unit

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Extra Space Storage 4.9 2,252 Self-storage, walk-in access View ›
2 Manhattan Mini Storage 4.8 1,260 Climate control / Chelsea location View ›
3 Lifestyle Moving & Storage NYC 4.9 383 Storage bundled with a move View ›
4 urBin Smart Storage & Moving 5.0 126 Pickup & delivery, no visit required View ›
5 Local Locker Storage 5.0 28 Small units, Financial District View ›
5 Best Storage Units in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Extra Space Storage logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Extra Space Storage

4.92,252 Google reviews

Extra Space Storage operates a self-storage facility on John Street in Brooklyn, part of a national chain, offering units alongside moving and storage supplies. Staff help customers pick the right unit size over the phone or in person, and reviewers describe move-in as fast, sometimes within hours of the first call, with clean units ready to go on arrival.

What people praise

  • Staff described as helpful in matching unit size to actual need
  • Same-day move-in possible with a quick phone call
  • Clean facility in a safe, if industrial, Brooklyn neighborhood
  • Deepest review base of any storage facility on this list

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes pricing runs on the higher side
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,252 · 94th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed storage facility here at 2,252 reviews and a near-perfect 4.9. A safe default if you want a straightforward, well-run self-storage unit with fast walk-in access.

160 John St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Mini Storage logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Manhattan Mini Storage

4.81,260 Google reviews

Manhattan Mini Storage runs a Chelsea facility near Hudson Yards offering climate-controlled storage units with drive-in loading bays to avoid double-parking, and pricing that starts at $18.50 a month for the smallest closet-sized units. It publishes a size guide and calculator to help customers pick between closet, 5x5, 5x10 and 10x10 units, and units serve renters, students and small business owners.

What people praise

  • Climate-controlled units protect belongings from temperature swings
  • Drive-in loading bays reduce the hassle of street parking during move-in
  • Published starting price and size calculator make budgeting easier upfront
  • Large elevators sized for moving furniture, not just boxes

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes construction debris getting into a stored unit
  • Reviewer feedback on cleanliness during facility renovation work was mixed
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,260 · 81th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong 4.8 across 1,260 reviews with the most transparent published pricing on this list, starting at $18.50 a month. A solid pick for climate-controlled storage if you want to know the cost before you call.

541 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001

Lifestyle Moving & Storage NYC logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lifestyle Moving & Storage NYC

4.9383 Google reviews

Lifestyle Moving & Storage NYC, based in Tribeca, offers storage as part of its broader moving service, useful for customers who need somewhere to keep belongings between a move-out and move-in date. Reviewers who've used the company for multiple moves describe the storage option as a convenient extension of the same crew and pricing they already trust.

What people praise

  • Storage handled by the same team already moving your belongings
  • Repeat customers describe consistent, fair pricing across multiple uses
  • Useful for gap periods between move-out and move-in dates
  • Near-perfect rating across a solid review base

Worth knowing

  • Not a dedicated storage facility, so unit sizing options are less granular than a specialist
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume383 · 69th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 383 reviews, best suited to anyone who is already moving with this company and needs somewhere to park belongings temporarily rather than a dedicated long-term storage unit.

99 Hudson St 5th Floor #7148, New York, NY 10013

urBin Smart Storage & Moving logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

urBin Smart Storage & Moving

5.0126 Google reviews

urBin Smart Storage & Moving is a Manhattan-based service that picks up, stores and delivers belongings entirely managed from a customer's phone, without requiring a visit to a physical facility. It uses signature plastic storage bins, offers a video-walkthrough option to build a quote, and reviewers describe the entire process, from pickup to return delivery, as handled without them ever seeing the storage location.

What people praise

  • No need to visit or access a physical storage facility yourself
  • Video walkthrough option lets you get a quote without an in-person visit
  • Reviewers describe flexible rescheduling around building or elevator issues
  • Perfect 5.0 rating

Worth knowing

  • Most recent review is from over a year ago, so recent performance is less documented
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume126 · 56th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 126 reviews and the only fully remote pickup-and-delivery storage option here. Worth considering if you'd rather never set foot in a storage unit at all.

26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Local Locker Storage logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Local Locker Storage

5.028 Google reviews

Local Locker Storage operates a storage location on Dey Street in the Financial District, offering straightforward self-storage units with secure entry in a controlled building. Reviewers, several of whom have used the same unit for multiple years, describe the facility as no-frills but reliably clean, easy to access, and priced fairly for its Lower Manhattan location.

What people praise

  • Secure, controlled building entry specifically called out by reviewers
  • Multiple reviewers report using the same unit for three or more years
  • Central Financial District location, close to businesses in the area
  • Straightforward, no-frills pricing described as good value

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the larger citywide chains on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume28 · 44th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across a smaller but consistent review base, with several multi-year repeat customers. A solid option if you specifically need Financial District storage for a business or event supplies.

7 Dey St, New York, NY 10007

6

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

Watch: 5 Best Storage Units in New York (2026)

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York storage providers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do storage units cost in New York? (2026)

New York storage pricing depends heavily on unit size and whether climate control is included, with the smallest closet-sized units starting well under $50 a month at published rates.

JobTypical price
Smallest unit (closet-sized, climate controlled)From $18.50 / month

Starting price sourced from Manhattan Mini Storage’s own published rate for its 541 W 29th St Chelsea location, cited August 2026. Rates vary by unit size and location; ask each facility for its current pricing.

Serving all of New York

The storage options above cover Brooklyn, Chelsea, Tribeca and the Financial District, with citywide pickup-and-delivery service also available. Searching for storage units near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you rent a storage unit

  • Is the unit climate controlled, and what temperature range does it maintain?
  • What are the facility’s access hours, and is 24/7 access available?
  • Is the lease month-to-month, or is there a minimum commitment period?
  • Does the facility offer drive-in loading, or is street parking required for move-in?
  • For pickup-and-delivery services, how much notice do you need to retrieve an item from storage?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these storage providers?

We started from every storage facility and storage service in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Are New York storage units climate controlled?

Many are. Manhattan Mini Storage specifically markets climate-controlled units, which matters for anything sensitive to heat or humidity, including electronics, art and furniture.

Is there a storage option that doesn’t require visiting a facility?

Yes. urBin Smart Storage & Moving picks up, stores and delivers belongings entirely managed from your phone, without needing to visit the storage location yourself.

The bottom line

Extra Space Storage is the safe default for straightforward, well-reviewed self-storage, while Manhattan Mini Storage offers the clearest published pricing for climate-controlled units. If you’d rather skip the facility entirely, urBin’s pickup-and-delivery model handles the whole process from your phone.

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.