Philadelphia Self Storage Units and Mini Storage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The city of Philadelphia is home to more than 1.54 million people, and another 4 million people live in the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Philadelphia residents include young professionals living in the historic row houses of Center City and students attending one of the schools in University City. Many of these residents use Philadelphia self storage for additional space at an affordable rate. Using SelfStorage.com to compare the location, cost and features of Philadelphia storage units helps ensure you'll get the best deal on self storage in Philadelphia without spending a lot of time researching your options.

Find The Best Philadelphia Self Storage For Students

University City is home to many of the students and faculty of the local universities. This neighborhood in West Philadelphia surrounds Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania. To find self storage units in University City, search SelfStorage.com using zip code 19144 or 19129.

There are dozens of colleges and universities beyond Philadelphia's University City. To find Philadelphia self storage near your campus:

• Use zip code 19122 for storage units near Temple University.
• Use zip code 19131 for storage near St. Joseph's University.
• Use zip code 19085 for storage near Villanova University.

When choosing self storage in Philadelphia, you may be tempted to save money by reserving a unit in a suburb beyond the city limits. If you're looking to store your belongings over the summer while you return home to another city or state, a storage unit in a nearby town can be an inexpensive alternative to self storage in Philadelphia. However, remember that this option is usually only practical if you have access to transportation and won't need to get into your storage unit frequently. To compare the price of storage units farther from campus:

1. Enter your school's zip code into the SelfStorage search bar.
2. Select the option to sort by price on the results page.

This will allow you to view results based on the lowest price, regardless of distance.

Find The Best Philadelphia Storage In Center City

Philadelphia's downtown area is known to locals as Center City. Like most downtown business districts, Center City is where you'll find most of the city's tallest buildings and major employers. Center City is also where many professionals live and socialize among historical row houses and trendy store fronts. People living in Center City may use storage units for seasonal items and family heirlooms that are important to keep but not used every day. The City Center area covers three zip codes and multiple neighborhoods, including:

• 19106 - Penn's Landing, Old City and Society Hill
• 19107 - Chinatown, Market East, and Washington Square West
• 19103 - Fitler Square, Rittenhouse Square and Spring Garden

In addition to limited storage space, many areas in Center City are also lacking in adequate parking. Because of this, some Philadelphia residents store their vehicles in larger Philadelphia storage units and use bikes or public transportation for their daily commutes. To find Philadelphia storage units that can accommodate an extra vehicle, narrow your search results to include only units that are at least 10 x 15 feet, or roughly the size of a one-car garage.

If you’re considering buying/selling a home instead of renting, it’s crucial to find a storage unit that will last you through the purchase or sale process. Especially when, according to Zillow, Philadelphia had an average home value of $145,000 which in the past year is up 0.003%.