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It depends mostly on three things: the size, the features (climate control costs more than a standard unit) and where you live. A small locker or 5' x 5' is the cheapest option, and prices climb from there. 10' x 20' and larger units, and anything in a busy city center, cost the most.

The quickest way to know for sure is to search your area. Every listing shows its current online price for each size, and many include a move-in special.

A rough guide: a 5' x 5' holds boxes and a few small pieces, a 5' x 10' fits a studio or dorm room, a 10' x 10' takes one to two bedrooms, and a 10' x 20' can hold a two- to three-bedroom home or a car.

If you're between two sizes, the bigger one usually saves you a headache, especially if you need to walk in and get things out. Our storage calculator can estimate it from the rooms and items you're storing.

Search your city, ZIP code or address, then compare the facilities nearby by price, distance, reviews and features. When you find a unit that fits, reserve it online. It takes a couple of minutes and it's free.

On move-in day, go to the facility with a photo ID, sign the rental agreement, pay your first month and any fees, and you'll get your gate code. Some facilities also let you finish the paperwork online and go straight to your unit.

No. Reserving through StorageUnits.com is free and doesn't need a credit card. You lock in the price you see online and pay the facility when you move in. If a particular deal needs a card to hold it, you'll see that before you confirm.

A climate-controlled unit stays within a set temperature range all year, and many also keep humidity in check. It's worth it for things that don't handle heat, cold or damp well: wood furniture, electronics, photos and documents, artwork, instruments, mattresses and clothing.

For tools, patio furniture, bikes or things packed in plastic bins, a standard unit is usually fine and costs less.