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Finding Affordable Self Storage in Phoenix

Phoenix may not be the hottest place on earth, but if you ask most university students transplanted from other parts of the country, they'll probably tell you that the occasional summer afternoon in the Valley of the Sun can sure feel that way. Of course, with as big a military presence as Phoenix has, you're also just as likely to come across more than a few servicemen and servicewomen who've been to the Middle East and back, and can tell you otherwise. In short, it's all relative. Just like the cost of Phoenix self storage, an issue that concerns both university students and military personnel alike. Both will only be in town for a few years, at most. And neither have adequate space for their belongings. So where's the best place to store your stuff while you're in Phoenix? Here are a few tips on figuring that out.

Phoenix Storage Units Near Luke Air Force Base

If you're a proud member of our nation's military serving out of Luke Air Force Base in the 85301 or 85318 ZIP codes in neighboring Glendale, you can find great deals on self storage in Phoenix, as long as you don't mind driving an extra five to ten miles. There are plenty of self storage facilities far closer to Luke AFB within Glendale, but prices are far better within Phoenix city limits. If you're in the need for a small 3x3 unit with the option of temperature control, StorAmerica on 24th Street in Phoenix has the lowest price around. If you're in the market for something along the lines of a 5x15, SmartStop on Washington Street in Phoenix offers the lowest monthly rate, and offers a $1 move in special.

Phoenix Self Storage for Arizona State Students

Recent numbers put the 2010 enrollment rate for ASU at over 70,000. That's a lot of spare luggage and belongings that could find better homes in temporary self storage. Here are some of the best choices by campus location.

• ASU West - With self storage rates being far higher per square foot up in the Glendale/Peoria area closest to ASU West, students here will find better deals driving the extra miles into downtown Phoenix. Check out U-Store-It on 43rd Avenue for the lowest prices.
• ASU Downtown - If anyone particular group of students have best dibs on the cheapest Phoenix storage units, it's students of the downtown Phoenix ASU campus. Check out Storage Advantage on Missouri Avenue for the cheapest rates in downtown for 5x5 storage spaces.
• ASU East and ASU Tempe - Students at ASU Polytechnic campus (also known as ASU East and residing in the 85212 ZIP code east of Chandler) and those attending ASU Tempe can both find great deals by searching for storage units in nearby Mesa (85210) where Uncle Bob's Self Storage on Broadway Road offers 5x10 units for under $40 per month.

Choose Distance?

Most people inherently understand that they can stand to save money by choosing self storage outside of big city limits, but who'd have ever thought that some of the best deals around could still be found by shopping around carefully? It's possible to find affordable self storage in Phoenix if you know how - and where - to find it. SpareFoot.com can help.

Advice from other Phoenix storage renters

Planning on renting storage here? Read this tip from another Phoenix, AZ renter: "Plan ahead. Let you mouse do the walking (on the internet). "

Phoenix weather can get hot

Phoenix has an average daily temperature above 85 degrees in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. In July, the historic average high in Phoenix is 106.6. If youOre planning to store during these months, be sure to consider temperature controlled storage.

Phoenix, AZ storage has a lower than average price

Phoenix, AZ has a significantly lower price compared to the national average: $1 per square foot as opposed to $1.77 nationally. This is $0.77 (44%) lower than the national average. Note that this data takes into account Phoenix's 68 facilities on the SpareFoot network - some facilities may not be factored in.

Phoenix's student population can affect storage prices.

Phoenix, AZ is home to Ottawa University-Phoenix, a small college with 1,055 total students enrolled. Of this student body, 522 (49%) are undergraduates, who are more likely to need storage for summer and winter breaks than graduate students. The student body at Ottawa University-Phoenix is about 0.07% of Phoenix's population, so student moving patterns can have a minute effect on storage prices.

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