Storage Cost Calculator

Calculate self-storage cost from unit size, monthly rate and months — see total cost and per sq ft.

Storage Cost Calculator

Calculate self-storage cost from unit size, monthly rate and months — see total cost and per sq ft.

Unit size (sq ft)

Monthly rate per sq ft($)

Months

Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.

Monthly = size*rate; Total = monthly*months

How does this work?

Storage cost is size times rate per sq ft per month, times months. Climate controlled adds $0.30-0.50 per sq ft.

10x10 is 100 sq ft, 5x5 is 25. Rate varies by city: $1-2 per sq ft common.

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What is Storage Cost?

Storage cost is size times rate per sq ft per month, times months. Climate controlled adds $0.30-0.50 per sq ft. Formula: Monthly = size*rate; Total = monthly*months

Quick Answer

Storage Cost Calculator: Calculate self-storage cost from unit size, monthly rate and months — see total cost and per sq ft. Formula: Monthly = size*rate. Example: With 50 sq ft, $1.

What it does: Calculate self-storage cost from unit size, monthly rate and months — see total cost and per sq ft.
Formula: Monthly = size*rate; Total = monthly*months
Inputs: Unit size (sq ft) · Monthly rate per sq ft ($) · Months
Example: With 50 sq ft, $1.

Calculator Inputs at a Glance

Field	What to enter
Unit size (sq ft)	e.g. 50
Monthly rate per sq ft ($)	e.g. 1.20
Months	e.g. 6

All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.

How to Use This Calculator

1Enter unit size sq ft, rate per sq ft per month and months.
2Calculate to see monthly and total cost.
3Compare 5x10 vs 10x10 for 6 months.

Formula Used

Monthly = size*rate; Total = monthly*months

Storage cost is size times rate per sq ft per month, times months. Climate controlled adds $0.30-0.50 per sq ft.

10x10 is 100 sq ft, 5x5 is 25. Rate varies by city: $1-2 per sq ft common.

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Worked Example

With 50 sq ft, $1.20, 6 months: monthly $60, total $360.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is 10x10 cost?

100 sq ft * $1.20 = $120/mo, $720 for 6 months.

QClimate controlled?

Add $0.30-0.50 per sq ft. Worth for wood/fabrics.

QInsurance?

Often required $10-15/mo extra, not in this estimate.

Quick Answer

Storage Cost Calculator: Calculate self-storage cost from unit size, monthly rate and months — see total cost and per sq ft. Formula: Monthly = size*rate. Example: With 50 sq ft, $1.

What it does: Calculate self-storage cost from unit size, monthly rate and months — see total cost and per sq ft.

Formula: Monthly = size*rate; Total = monthly*months

Inputs: Unit size (sq ft) · Monthly rate per sq ft ($) · Months

Example: With 50 sq ft, $1.

Field

What to enter

Unit size (sq ft)

e.g. 50

Monthly rate per sq ft ($)

e.g. 1.20

Months

e.g. 6