How Much Does Storage Cost in Louisiana?

There are times when you need a little help with your extra stuff. Maybe your old home had things like closets and basements and your new home in Louisiana is big on character but short on storage.

Maybe your resident ghost won’t let you in the attic. Maybe you had no idea what to expect when you moved to Louisiana and bought too many cold weather clothes.

Whatever the reason, a good solution is to rent a self-storage unit. How do you decide what you need and how much will it cost? Read on to learn more.

Do an Inventory

What do you plan to store? Will you need frequent access? Are any of your possessions family photos or made of materials like paper or fabric that don’t mix with heat and humidity?

If you have documents, photos and clothing, then the weather in Louisiana will wreak havoc quickly so consider a climate-controlled self-storage unit. Check out 5 Unique Storage Issues in Louisiana.

If you are storing things like an ATV or boat, then you want easy drive-up access. You also need to factor things like the facility’s location, since Louisiana weather can be cranky sometimes and you don’t want your unit to be flooded.

What Size Do You Need?

The size of the unit is determined by the amount and size of stuff you are storing. It can also depend on how clever you are at making use of all available space.

We’ve put together a quick review, and you can get more information in our blog post “Guide to Choosing the Right Self-Storage Unit Size.“

Small Self-Storage Unit

Small self-storage units are 5 feet by 5 feet, and are as tall as a regular storage unit or the size of an average closet. They will hold a twin or full-size mattress, seasonal decor or camping and fishing equipment.

Medium Self-Storage Unit

These are about 5 feet by 10 feet, and will hold a motorcycle, queen or king mattress, contents of a small one-bedroom and lots of seasonal decor or mardi gras party gear.

Larger Mid-Sized Self-Storage Unit

Bigger than medium, smaller than large, these average 10 feet by 10 feet. With careful packing and organizing, they will hold the contents of a small family home, a grand piano, big pieces of furniture or your kayak. These size units are also perfect for things like appliances.

Large Self-Storage Unit

These are 10 feet by 20 feet, and will hold a large house, a car, small boat or a swamp buggy. Large self-storage units are occasionally used as the launch space for a start-up, because it is often cheaper than commercial office space if you need room for parts and inventory.

Parking Space

Do you have a camper or RV, a car you only drive during the rainy season or are you saving a car for a soon-to-be-driver? Instead of clogging your driveway, you can rent space at a self-storage facility.

The Cost of Self-Storage in Baton Rouge and New Orleans

Now that you know what size you need, how much is it going to cost?

We used data from SpareFoot.com to compile a list of average costs of storage units in and around Baton Rouge and New Orleans, and also included fees for our Baton Rouge and New Orleans locations for cost comparison.

As you are evaluating the cost, make sure you consider things like location, security, access, lighting and key things like cleanliness and pest control.

Ask: Who monitors the units? Are there security guards on-site or equivalent? Are there surveillance cameras and logs of who comes and goes? What about climate-controlled units? (Climate-controlled units are nice to have in a climate like Louisiana’s, so consider these three reasons you might need a climate-controlled storage unit.)

Data in this chart was compiled on Sept. 20, 2021, and is subject to change. Prices listed do not include any taxes or additional administration, insurance or other fees, including any specials or promotions.

For a fair comparison, search parameters included 24-hour access and surveillance cameras, and we compared same-sized units. We also differentiated between regular and climate-controlled units.

In a couple of instances, Storage Post did not have the exact size to compare, so we chose the closest and noted the size.

Another thing to remember is you might want or need to purchase storage unit insurance, and it isn’t always cheaper to just take the one the facility offers.

Call your insurance broker and get a couple of quotes when you know what size you are renting. You can get more information in our article: “Gain Peace of Mind with Storage Insurance”.

Remember that while renting a self-storage unit can seem like an added expense, there are situations where a self-storage unit can actually save you money.

If you’re looking for a clean, safe, self-storage solution with 24/7/365 access, security and surveillance, and climate-controlled options in Louisiana, visit our self-storage locations in Baton Rouge or New Orleans.