Finding Self Storage in Kent, WA: Everything You Need To Know
Before beginning your self storage search in Kent, there are a few things you should know. If you're wondering how much you should expect to pay for self storage in Kent, 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. The US Census keeps accurate data relating to all of these factors, so we've used their data on Kent to help inform your Kent self storage search.
Kent, WA Self Storage and MovingIf there are many people moving to or from Kent, prices could be higher than in other cities. That's because self storage if often used as part of a home move. By looking at population changes in Kent, we should be able to get an idea of how many people are moving to or from the city. From 2010 to 2014, the Kent metro area population grew from 118,992 to 125,560, a growth rate of 5.52% according to the US Census.
Real Estate and Self Storage in Kent, WAHousing unit occupancy can give us an idea of what the demand is like for living and storage space in Kent. If housing occupancy rates in Kent are high, it's probably safe to assume that storage facility occupancy rates in Kent are also high, which would push unit prices up. The US Census estimates that housing vacancy rates in Kent are at 6.5%, while the occupancy rate is at 93.5%. The average occupancy rate in US cities is approximately 89%, which is lower than the rate in Kent, suggesting that storage unit inventory might also be tighter in Kent. With fewer units available, storage facilities in Kent may charge higher prices.
There are 34 self storage units in Kent, WA in a 15 mile radius to choose from with over 34 units available for rent
Using $1.00/sqft as a national average, the average price for a self storage unit is $1.96. This is 95.80% higher with $0.96 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 Kent including:
If storage near Kent, Washington is not close enough to you, you may be interested in the 15 nearby cities including Auburn, Bellevue, Bonney Lake, Buckley, Burien, Covington, Edgewood, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Issaquah, Lake Tapps, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Milton, Newcastle.
We also have specialized storage to choose from in Kent. If you require a climate controlled unit where temperature and humidity are important, please check out our Kent, WA Climate Controlled Storage, page. If you need to store a boat, car, or RV near Kent, WA, please visit our Kent, WA Car, Boat & RV Storage Storage page.
