Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for Finding Self Storage in Fairfield, AL

If you're searching for self storage in Fairfield, there are a few things you should keep in mind. If you're wondering how much you should expect to pay for self storage in Fairfield, 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. Using US Census data, we've pieced together a better picture of those factors as they relate to self storage in Fairfield.

Many people use storage as part of their move, so if there are many people moving to Fairfield, you might expect storage prices to be higher and unit availability to be lower. A city with a high amount of moving activity should see substantial changes in population, so by looking at population data for Fairfield we can get a better idea of the amount of moving activity. The Fairfield metro area saw its population decline from 11,108 persons in 2010 to 10,988 persons in 2014 according to the US Census, a decrease of -1.08%.

Housing occupancy and vacancy rates in Fairfield can help us get a better idea of how much demand there is for living and storage space in Fairfield and thus the kind of storage prices and availability we should expect to find. High occupancy rates can indicate a lack of housing supply in Fairfield, which may correlate to a lack of storage unit inventory and thus higher rental rates for self storage in the Fairfield area. According to US Census estimates, 85.7% of housing units in Fairfield are occupied, while the vacancy rate is at 14.3%. That's a higher rate than average for US cities, suggesting storage unit occupancy in Fairfield may also be higher. That might make it harder to find cheap storage in Fairfield.

There are 21 self storage units in Fairfield, AL in a 15 mile radius to choose from with over 21 units available for rent

Using $1.00/sqft as a national average, the average price for a self storage unit is $1.82. This is 82.48% higher with $0.82 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 Fairfield including:

If storage near Fairfield, Alabama is not close enough to you, you may be interested in the 15 nearby cities including Alabaster, Bessemer, Birmingham, Brighton, Cahaba Heights, Chelsea, Dora, Fultondale, Gardendale, Helena, Hoover, Hueytown, Irondale, Maylene, Midfield.

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