I'm looking for cheap storage options. Ideas?

Question

The market is so hot right now I want to store all my stuff and flip my primary home.  Storage is expensive. What are some cheap and creative ways you have used to store your stuff?

Anna Laud · Answer

@George Rod

Hi George!

This is a little out side of the box, but it occurred to me as I recalled a story I had from a teacher in elementary school who was from the Soviet Union (not to just give away age totally, but say post Cold War). She was eager to have friends soon flying to the States to go shopping for clothes (jeans specifically if I recall correctly), and explained (as we were in awe at how wealthy she and her friends  must have been) how it was cheaper to fly here, buy clothes and return home then to buy them within the Soviet Union.

I'm wondering if the same logic here applies to you maybe? Storage looks to be around $300-$800/mo (that was just a quick search from Newark to the Bronx)

I know here in Indianapolis for example, it's currently listed at $103 for the same 10'x10' unit size. If you don't need to use these items regularly, and it will be a decent amount of time for renting, it seems like it could be worth a rental truck trip outside of your normal area to store items in.

I'm sure there are cheaper places that are closer to you, just giving perspective of how the prices change could make a difference.

Just a thought and hope that helps!

George Rodrigues · Answer

Keep those ideas coming!

George Rodrigues · Answer

Thank you both for responding. Good directions to look in to and I will 😊.

Brian Mollo · Answer

Hey George. I don't have experience with any specific vendors but a few apps/websites have popped up where folks can 'rent' out parts of their home, garage, etc. for others to store stuff in locally. Might be a cheaper route- think 'Airbnb for stuff'. I think storeatmyhouse is one. That could qualify as a cheaper and creative than a conventional storage place. Good luck!