Frequently Asked Questions

Finding Self Storage in Columbus, GA: Top Tips

There are a few things you should know about Columbus self storage before you begin your search. If you're wondering how much you should expect to pay for self storage in Columbus, consider the fact that storage prices are closely related to factors like the real estate climate, the economic prospects of the city, and population growth. We used US Census data on Columbus to give you a better idea of these factors.

Columbus, GA Moving and Storage

One of the primary uses of self storage is as a safe place to keep your things between moving homes. If many people are moving to or from Columbus, prices could be higher and availability lower. A city with a high amount of moving activity should see substantial changes in population, so by looking at population data for Columbus we can get a better idea of the amount of moving activity. According to the US Census, the Columbus metro area's population grew from 191,082 in 2010 to 200,887 in 2014, a growth rate of 5.13%.

The Real Estate Climate and Self Storage in Columbus, GA

Housing unit occupancy can give us an idea of what the demand is like for living and storage space in Columbus. If housing occupancy rates in Columbus are high, it's probably safe to assume that storage facility occupancy rates in Columbus are also high, which would push unit prices up. The US Census estimates that housing vacancy rates in Columbus are at 10.4%, while the occupancy rate is at 89.6%. The average occupancy rate in US cities is approximately 89%, which is lower than the rate in Columbus, suggesting that storage unit inventory might also be tighter in Columbus. With fewer units available, storage facilities in Columbus may charge higher prices.

There are 13 self storage units in Columbus, GA in a 15 mile radius to choose from with up to 13 storage facilities, you may find cheaper storage prices in Columbus comparable to the national average price.

Using $1.00/sqft as a national average, the average price for a self storage unit is $1.56. This is 56.06% higher with $0.56 net increase in cost per square foot. You'll be paying more in medium to large cities as storage prices are generally higher in densely populated areas.

Choose from multiple self storage facilities in Columbus including:

If storage near Columbus, Georgia is not close enough to you, you may be interested in the 5 nearby cities including Cataula, Fortson, Midland, Phenix City, Smiths.

We also have specialized storage to choose from in Columbus. If you require a climate controlled unit where temperature and humidity are important, please check out our Columbus, GA Climate Controlled Storage, page. If you need to store a boat, car, or RV near Columbus, GA, please visit our Columbus, GA Car, Boat & RV Storage Storage page.