Over the long term, the cumulative cost of a storage unit can surpass the value of the items inside. But, in the short term, people can use storage units when renovating, relocating, or downsizing.

Storage unit costs and factors Per-month costs for storage units typically range from $90 to $290 and include an upfront administrative fee and monthly rental payment.

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