Boston Self Storage Units

Boston might be known as a city with many names -- the City on the Hill, Titletown, the Cradle of Liberty and the Walking City -- but for 646,000 people that name is simply home. An international center for higher education, a sports city offering nationally ranked baseball and basketball teams and the source of a very unique accent -- Bostonians pride themselves on their distinctive lifestyle. Boston in Massachusetts is also one of the most economically dominant cities in the entire world and a lot of what is offered in terms of industry and retail is state-of-the-art, including premier Boston storage units that serve this city and nearby Arlington MA among others.

Boston Self Storage for College Students

The city is home to no less than 53 leadings schools and universities with almost 250,000 students! If you are one of these lucky individuals, congratulations, the hard part was getting here! Finding a self storage unit when you clear out your dorm between semesters is easy. Whether your alma mater is Harvard, MIT or Tufts you will be able to find Boston self storage within walking distance of your dorm. They don't call Boston the Walking City for nothing!

Getting a Unit on a Student Budget -- Sizes and Prices to Expect

So you're a freshman who's getting a storage unit for the first time and chances are you have no idea what to do. We've got your back. The basic option for you in Boston is a 25 square feet unit, which will be akin to a small closet and you can expect this to go for $59 a month. There is also an option for a 4'x 8' unit and this will give you 32 square feet of space for only $69. Another option is the 5'x 8' storage unit that goes for $104 for 40 square feet of space. A 45 square feet unit can best be estimated at being as big as a large closet and this will cost you $114 per month. If your needs are for a much larger and climate controlled unit, an 8' x 10' heat and humidity controlled unit will cost you about $159.

Needing a truck service

You might require a Uhaul service or a van or truck to get your things to the storage facility since Boston is a big city and the self storage unit you have chosen may not necessarily be close to your campus. Even in a city like Boston, you can't always just walk everywhere! Transportation through a service is a good idea especially in the case of large items such as furniture. Many providers will also offer U-Haul rentals in the Boston area to provide you this convenience. If you're a local or you've been in this city for a while, you'll know that Boston is notoriously confusing to navigate through. Leaving it up to the pros will make sure you're not wandering around the metropolis carrying your things.