Looking for affordable and professional self-storage in your area? Here’s how we can help. Entrusting our precious belongings to a self-storage company that we don’t know can be a stressful experience. This is compounded by the labyrinth that is the internet, where many companies have flashy websites offering the world at affordable prices. However, good marketing and web design do not necessarily mean that they offer the best storage solutions in your area.
At MovingWaldo, we want to help demystify the world of self-storage. In this handy guide, we have gathered all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ve chosen the best self-storage companies in your area, based on the services they offer, online customer reviews, and the quality of their equipment and services.
MovingWaldo’s list of the 5 best storage units in Winnipeg
BigSteelBox
Pricing
8′ x 7′ – $99 +tax 10′ x 8′ – $139 +tax 20′ x 8′ – $159 +tax 40′ x 8′ – $209 +tax *If you store your container at their location there will be an on-site storage fee ranging from $29-$49/month at most locations.
Services offered
- Storage delivered to your home
- Load and unload once
- Very secure – containers are weather and rodent-proof and equipped with steel Lock Box
- Access to container in their yard available with 1 business days’ notice
- All locations backed by a Canadian Call Center
Why BigSteelBox is recommended by our expert
BigSteelBox is a Canadian-owned and operated storage company that makes moving and storage feel better! They rent and sell portable storage containers in 8′, 10′, 20′ and 40′ for storage at your home or at one of their secure locations. BigSteelBoxes are actually shipping containers so they are weather and rodent-proof, and come equipped with a steel Lock Box to protect your padlock from bolt cutters. Their service is extremely convenient because they bring the storage to you, so you only have to load and unload your items once. From their storage facility in Winnipeg, MB, they’re able to provide portable storage unit rentals and sales to residential and business customers in Winnipeg, and several cities and towns, including Brandon and Kenora, ON. Whether you need secure storage at home or on the job site, BigSteelBox can help.
Local office
63154 Klimpke Road, Rosser, MB R0H 1E0
Apple Self Storage
Pricing
- 5×5 – $76 per 4 weeks
- 5×7 – $95 per 4 weeks
- 5×10 – $132 per 4 weeks
- 5×11 – $140 per 4 weeks
- 10×12 – $219 per 4 weeks
- 10×15 – $245 per 4 weeks
- 10×20 – $329 per 4 weeks
*Check out website for ongoing specials!
Services offered
- Temperature controlled units
- Vehicle storage options
- 24-hour surveillance
- 7-day-a-week access
- Indoor units
- Complimentary dollies and pallet carts
- Packing and moving supplies available
- Indoor loading bays
- Package delivery
Why Apple Self Storage is recommended by our expert
Apple Self Storage offers a great selection of affordable storage options in Winnipeg. Each of their units comes with 24/hour access, alongside a great range of security arrangements, ensuring that your possessions are safe and easily accessible while they are in storage. This combined with their exceptional customer service, knowledgeable staff, good online reputation, and great prices, makes Apple Self Storage a great place to find storage solutions in Winnipeg.
Local office
1340 Notre Dame Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E 0P4
Access Storage
Pricing
- 5×5 – $16 per week + tax
- 10×10 – $41 per week + tax
Services offered
- Safe and Secure
- 24/hour access
- Vehicle Storage Units
Why Access Storage is recommended by our expert
Access Storage runs storage facilities across the entire of Canada, earning a good reputation for price, convenience and security. They are an excellent choice for people seeking a temporary storage solution, as they charge by the week, as opposed to monthly and have a good range of amenities, including 24/hour access. This combined with Access Storage’s great reputation, demonstrated by their 4.9 Google rating and a plethora of other things, ensure that Access Storage are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a storage unit in Winnipeg.
Local office
545 Hervo St, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L6
U-Haul
Pricing
- Small Storage Unit: 0 – 50 sq ft.
- Medium Storage Unit: 51 – 150 sq ft.
- Large Storage Unit: 151 + sq ft.
Services offered
- Individually Alarmed Rooms
- Electronically Controlled Access
- 24-Hour Video Monitoring
- Climate Controlled
- Drive-Up Loading and Unloading
- Moving Truck & Cargo Van Rentals
- Trailer & Towing
- Hitches & Accessories
- Self-Storage Units
- U-Box® Moving & Storage Containers
- Boxes & Packing Supplies
- Moving Labor
- Collegeboxes® Student Storage & Shipping
Why U-Haul is recommended by our expert
U-Haul Moving and Storage provides units with a host of different amenities at good prices. Each of the units in their facility come with individual alarms, 24/7 video surveillance, electronically controlled access and much, much more, ensuring that your possessions are safe and secure when you store with U Haul. This combined with their good online reputation and being a leader in the storage industry ensures that they are a good choice for people seeking storage units.
Local office
461 Century St Winnipeg, MB R3J1J9
Mint Storage
Pricing
- 5×5 – $80 + tax
- 10×10 – $200 + tax
Services offered
- Private, individually assigned pass codes
- Every storage room is individually alarmed
- CCTV surveillance system
- Perimeter fencing
- Intercom system
- Extensive external lighting
- Our locks are specially made bezel style locks
- FREE board room allows you to have professional meetings.
- Free Wi-Fi
Why Mint Storage is recommended by our expert
Mint Storage is a locally owned storage facility in Winnipeg. It offers a range of great amenities at affordable prices, including individually alarmed units, private pass codes, CCTV surveillance, free Wi-Fi and many, many more. This alongside their good online reputation, makes Mint Storage a great choice for people seeking an affordable storage solution in the Winnipeg area.
Local office
1345 Niakwa Rd E, Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3
Frequently asked questions
- The cost of storage units depends on the type of storage unit, size required and the location. It can cost a few dollars per month to store specific things and hundreds of dollars per month to store an entire apartment in a climate-controlled unit. If you need to store all your belongings for a month until your new home is ready, you should budget between 150$ to 500$ for a 3-bedroom apartment. Cost of storage per item per month: *These are only approximate prices. Prices may vary depending on many factors.
- A bike: 10$ per month
- A set of tires: 15$ per month
- A couch: 30-40$ per month
- 4 appliances: 100$ per month
- If your new home is not quite ready and you need to store your belongings for a period of time, there are different options for you. Some companies will offer to pick up your belongings at your current location, then bring it to your new home only when it is ready. They will charge you storage costs on a monthly basis until they deliver your belongings to your new residence. The benefit of this solution is that most of these companies will charge you for a single move. If you decide to rent a self-storage unit, you may have to pay to get your belongings there, then hire movers again to bring it to your new home.
- There are many things to consider in the selection of a storage unit, including:
- Size: do you need a large storage unit or only to store a specific item?
- Temperature control: will your items get damaged due to high or low temperatures?
- Location: does it need to be close to your home?
- Access: do you need 24h access? Most storage units don’t have 24h access.
- Frequency: how often will you visit the unit?
- Security: are your items so valuable they need to be watched 24/7?
- Insurance: do you need insurance for your items?
- If you have a home insurance policy, you are likely to be insured for your belongings kept in a storage unit. This said, the insurance might only cover your belongings in the storage unit for 90 days, after which you would need a separate insurance. Insurance for storage units can usually be purchased with the company itself.
- Having access to your belongings always will depend on the storage unit company. Some self-storage units have 24/7 access, while others have late business hours.
- Items prohibited in a storage unit usually include:
- Anything inflammable or explosive
- Firearms, weapons, or ammunition
- Perishable food
- Plants
- Animals of any kind
- If it doesn’t feel right, it is probably wrong!
- The size of the storage unit you will need will depend on the number of things you have to put in storage. Based on the average content of a household, here’s the storage unit size you’ll need:
Size of home Storage unit size needed Less than 500 sq. ft. 5’ X 10’ 500 sq. ft. 10’ X 10’ 800 sq. ft. 10’ X 15’ 1000-1200 sq. ft. 10’ X 20’ 1600 sq. ft. 10’ X 25’ 2000-3000 sq. ft. 10’ X 30’ Over 3000 sq. ft. Over 10’ X 30’
