📍 North Phoenix · One facility, every neighborhood
Self Storage
Secure, gated, drive-up self storage from one central north-Phoenix facility, off I-17 at Deer Valley Road — covering every neighborhood, for moving, downsizing and everyday overflow. Family-run since 2006, with 50% off your first months.
Find your neighborhood
Self Storage Across Every North Phoenix Neighborhood
Hover the map or the list — every neighborhood we serve lights up and links straight to its own self storage page. One central, family-run facility covers the whole north Valley.
Drive times are approximate from our facility at 21835 N 21st Ave. Tap any neighborhood to open its dedicated self storage page.
Storage that's actually close
A Local Guide to Self Storage
Phoenix keeps growing, and the space inside our homes keeps shrinking to match. New builds come with smaller lots and tighter garages, apartments and condos rarely include real storage, and the spare shed or carport older neighborhoods relied on simply isn't part of the plan anymore. When the closet and the garage fill up, a clean, secure storage unit becomes the obvious fix — and the best one is close to home, easy to reach, and run by people you can actually talk to.
That's exactly what North Phoenix Storage has offered since 2006. We're a family-run self storage facility at 21835 N 21st Ave, right off Interstate 17 at Deer Valley Road, which puts us within an easy drive of a huge swath of the north Valley. Renting here isn't a trek across town to a faceless corporate lot — it's gated entry, surveillance, true drive-up units and honest month-to-month terms from local owners who answer the phone and remember your name.
This page is built to answer the questions that actually matter when you start looking for self storage: how big a unit you need, what it costs, how secure it is, when you can get in, and how quickly you can move. Use the interactive map above to find your neighborhood and jump to a page built just for it, then keep reading for unit sizes you can preview, honest price ranges, and the most common questions answered at the bottom.
Because Phoenix is really a patchwork of very different neighborhoods, we've built a dedicated self storage page for each community we serve — from Deer Valley and Norterra to Desert Ridge, Happy Valley, Moon Valley and beyond. Wherever you are in the north Valley, you're likely just a short hop off I-17 from our gate, and just one click from the details specific to your area.
And if you'd rather skip the reading, the process couldn't be simpler. There's no credit check or long application — pick a size, sign a short month-to-month agreement, and you can often move in the same day you call. We'll help you choose the right unit, apply the current 50% promotion, and point you to the gate. For a city as busy as Phoenix, having all of that handled in one quick visit is a genuine relief.
Whichever neighborhood you're in, the move-in experience is the same: quick, friendly and pressure-free. We'll size your unit right the first time so you're not paying for space you don't need, lock in the current discount, and have you unloading fast — often the very same day you reach out.
The short version
Why Self Storage Works
Six reasons people across the north Valley pick a local, family-run yard over a faceless corporate facility.
years serving north Phoenix
Family-owned and operated since 2006 — not a chain, not an app, just the same local team keeping the property clean and secure year after year.
average customer rating
Gated & monitored
Controlled gate access and surveillance keep your unit secure around the clock.
True drive-up access
Pull right up to your door — no elevators, no narrow indoor hallways, no carts down long corridors. Loading and unloading takes minutes, even with a trailer.
Month-to-month
Store for a season or for years. No long lease — cancel when plans change.
Rent & pay online
Reserve, sign and pay from your phone in minutes — or call and we'll do it with you.
Tap a size to see it
Self Storage Unit Sizes
Not sure how much room you need? Pick a size below and watch it scale — the little figure is a 6-foot person for reference.
10×20 garage
200 sq ft
A three- to four-bedroom home, a car, a small workshop, or large business inventory.
Check availabilitySizes are approximate — units and layouts vary. Call 623-582-6406 and we'll confirm exactly what's open today.
Straight answers on price
Self Storage Prices
Everyone wants a number first, so here are honest ranges for the Phoenix market. Your real rate depends on the unit size and current availability — and with our 50% off promotion, most renters pay less than the figures below.
Small units
$0–70/mo
5×5 · 5×10
Boxes, seasonal items, a small-room move or business overflow.
Medium units
$0–160/mo
10×10 · 10×15
The contents of a one- to three-bedroom home, the most popular choice.
Large units
$0–200/mo
10×20 garages
A full home, a vehicle, a workshop or major business inventory.
Ranges are typical north Phoenix figures for comparison only and are not a quote. Call 623-582-6406 for today's exact rate and current discount.
Built for the desert
Self Storage and the Arizona Heat
Phoenix summers are no joke, so here's how to store the right way in our climate.
Storing in Phoenix isn't the same as storing in a mild climate, and it helps to know the difference going in. Our north Phoenix units are secure, gated and drive-up rather than climate-controlled — which suits the large majority of what people actually store. Furniture, boxes, tools, appliances, seasonal décor, sports and camping gear and business inventory all hold up well in a clean, dry, well-ventilated unit. Only a handful of genuinely heat-sensitive items need a little extra planning before a long Arizona summer.
A few simple habits go a long way. For anything you're keeping long-term, pack into sturdy plastic bins with lids instead of cardboard — sealed bins keep dust out and survive the years far better. Lift boxes and furniture legs off the concrete slab with a pallet or a couple of boards, drape sofas and mattresses with a breathable cloth rather than plastic sheeting so they can air out, and leave a narrow aisle down the middle so you can reach the back without dragging everything into the sun. Break down bulky furniture where you can to save space and ease stress on the joints.
Appliances deserve a little prep of their own. Clean and completely dry refrigerators, freezers and washers before they go in, and prop their doors open slightly so they don't trap moisture or odors. Wipe down anything that held food or liquid and let it dry fully. Electronics travel best in their original boxes or wrapped in moving blankets, and it's smart to back up any data beforehand. None of this takes long, and it's the difference between pulling out gear that's ready to use and gear that needs a cleanup first.
It's also worth leaving a few things at home. Skip anything perishable, flammable or pressurized — aerosols, propane, fuel, paint and the like — plus irreplaceable documents or media you'd rather keep somewhere climate-controlled. Candles and some sensitive electronics are simply happier out of peak summer heat, so plan around that. For everything else, a tidy, well-packed drive-up unit handles Phoenix summers just fine. If you're ever unsure about a specific item, call 623-582-6406 and we'll give you a straight answer before you load it.
It's not just movers
Who Uses Self Storage
A storage unit solves a lot of very different problems. Here's who we see most often across north Phoenix.
People moving or between homes
Closing dates rarely line up. A 10×10 or 10×15 unit gives you a safe place to park a household for a few weeks — or a few months — while you sell, buy, build or wait for the new place to be ready. Drive-up access means you and the movers load straight off the truck.
Families downsizing or de-cluttering
Whether you're rightsizing into a smaller home, clearing a parent's house, or just reclaiming the garage, a small-to-medium unit keeps the things you're not ready to part with out of the living space and protected from the heat and dust of an open carport.
Local small businesses & contractors
North Phoenix is full of trades, online sellers and service businesses that need a cheap, secure place for tools, equipment, seasonal stock or records — without paying full warehouse rent. Month-to-month terms scale up or down as the work does, and drive-up access makes loading a work truck quick.
Apartment & condo residents
New north-Phoenix apartments look great but rarely include real storage. A 5×5 or 5×10 unit a few minutes away is far cheaper than renting a bigger floor plan just to hold bikes, holiday boxes and the gear you only use a few times a year.
Snowbirds & seasonal residents
Part-year Arizona residents use a unit to keep furniture, a second set of belongings or recreational gear safe and ready between visits, so they're not hauling everything back and forth across the country each season.
Hobbyists, collectors & students
Project cars, motorcycles, camping and lake gear, tools, inventory for a side hustle, or a dorm's worth of belongings over the summer — a right-sized unit keeps it all in one secure, easy-to-reach spot.
Move in this week
How Self Storage Works
From first call to keys in hand, the whole thing usually takes a single visit.
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Pick your size & reserve
Use the size tool above or call us, and we'll recommend a unit and lock in your current discount. Reserve online or over the phone — no long contract, no pressure.
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Sign & move in
Complete a simple month-to-month agreement from your phone or at the office, then drive straight up to your unit and unload. Many customers reserve and move in the same day.
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Come and go, 7 days a week
Access your belongings through the gate during access hours, every day of the week. Need a bigger or smaller unit later? Switch any time as your needs change.
Right in the neighborhood
Self Storage, Right Where You Need It
Location is the whole game with self storage. When your unit sits right off a freeway instead of buried across the city, you actually use it — dropping off a load on the way home, grabbing the holiday bins without losing an afternoon, or rotating seasonal gear in and out without it turning into a project. Our spot off I-17 at Deer Valley Road is one of the most central, easy-on, easy-off storage locations in north Phoenix.
From here we're a short drive to Deer Valley, Norterra, Desert Ridge, Happy Valley, Moon Valley, North Gateway, Tramonto, Pinnacle Peak and the Paradise Valley village, plus the business parks along the 19th, 27th and 35th Avenue corridors and Deer Valley Airport. Quick freeway access means even a loaded trailer or a 26-foot moving truck reaches our gate without fighting cross-town traffic.
Just as important, we know this part of the Valley. We understand the brutal summer heat, the dust, the monsoon storms and the kinds of things north-Phoenix families and businesses really need to store — and we've been doing it from the same property, with the same hands-on owners, since 2006. That's the difference between a storage unit people tolerate and a place they actually recommend to a neighbor.
Choosing well
What to Look for in Self Storage
A quick checklist worth running through before you leave a deposit anywhere.
Not all storage is created equal, and a few things separate a place you'll be glad you chose from one you'll want to leave. Start with security: look for a gated, access-controlled property with surveillance and an owner or manager who's actually around, not just a call center three states away. Then access — true drive-up units and seven-day access hours make a unit something you'll genuinely use, while elevators, long indoor corridors and tight gates turn every visit into a chore. Those two factors matter more day to day than almost anything else.
Flexibility and honesty come next. Good Self Storage should be month-to-month with no long lease, so you can resize or move out when your life changes rather than when a contract allows. Watch for transparent pricing with no surprise admin or mandatory insurance add-ons buried in the paperwork, and ask straight out what the rate will be in month two, not just the move-in teaser. A facility that answers those questions plainly is usually one that treats its customers the same way.
Finally, weigh the value of going local. A family-run yard like ours has answered to the same north Phoenix community since 2006 — there's real accountability when the people who own the place are the ones you talk to. You can see the unit before you commit, get a straight recommendation on size, and reach a human when you need one. Before you leave a deposit anywhere, call 623-582-6406 or come by, and compare for yourself.
From real customers
Self Storage Reviews
North Phoenix Self Storage is awesome. It's clean and secure with easy access days, nights, weekends and holidays. The office staff is always friendly and accommodating. Prices are very fair for the area.
I have used North Phoenix Self Storage for the past nine years. Great customer service and the place has good security. They are very trusted — your belongings will be safe here.
I have been using North Phoenix Storage since 2006. They are very accommodating and I have moved units more than once as my needs change. The property is clean and the hours make getting in easy.
Good questions
Self Storage FAQs
Where is your Self Storage facility located?
Our self storage facility is at 21835 N 21st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027, right off Interstate 17 at Deer Valley Road in north Phoenix. From this one central location we serve Deer Valley, Norterra, Desert Ridge, Happy Valley, Moon Valley and the rest of the north Valley — use the map above to find your neighborhood.
What unit sizes does Self Storage offer?
Self Storage units range from compact 5×5 and 5×10 lockers to 10×10, 10×15 and 10×20 drive-up garages, covering everything from a closet's worth of boxes to a full three- or four-bedroom home or a vehicle. Most households land on a 10×10 or 10×15, but it's worth picturing your specific furniture first. Use the interactive size tool above to see each option to scale, then call 623-582-6406 and we'll confirm exactly what's open today.
How much does Self Storage cost?
As a guide for the Phoenix market, small units run about $30–$70 a month, medium units about $90–$160, and large 10×20 units about $150–$200, depending on size and current availability. With 50% off your first months, real Self Storage costs are often lower than that. There's no long lease and no hidden admin fees — just a simple monthly rate. Call 623-582-6406 for an exact, up-to-date quote and the current discount.
Is your Self Storage facility gated and secure?
Yes. Self Storage is gated with controlled access and surveillance, and we've kept the property clean and well-monitored since 2006. As a family-run facility we're on-site and hands-on rather than a distant corporate office, so issues get handled quickly and your belongings stay secure around the clock, every day of the week.
Do you offer drive-up Self Storage units?
Yes — every Self Storage unit is drive-up. You pull right to your door with no elevators, no carts and no narrow indoor hallways, which makes loading and unloading fast and easy, even with a trailer or a full moving truck. It also means you can swing by, grab what you need and be on your way in minutes.
Can I rent Self Storage month-to-month?
Yes. All Self Storage units are month-to-month with no long lease and no early-termination penalty. Store for a season or for years, and cancel whenever your plans change. You can also switch to a larger or smaller unit at any time if your needs shift, so you're never paying for space you don't use.
What can I store in a Self Storage unit?
Furniture, mattresses, appliances, boxes, seasonal décor, sports and camping gear, tools, business inventory and documents — most household and commercial belongings are a good fit. Self Storage units are ideal for moves, downsizing, remodels, snowbird seasons or simply reclaiming the garage. As with any facility, we don't allow hazardous, perishable, flammable or living items; if you're unsure about something specific, just ask and we'll let you know.
Do you offer climate-controlled Self Storage units?
We offer secure, gated drive-up units rather than climate-controlled storage. For most household and business items — furniture, boxes, tools, seasonal goods and inventory — our Self Storage units are a great, affordable fit, especially when you pack into sealed bins and keep things off the floor. Tell us what you're storing and we'll honestly help you choose the right space.
How do I reserve a Self Storage unit?
You can reserve online in a few minutes, or call 623-582-6406 and we'll match you to the right Self Storage unit, apply any current discount and complete a simple month-to-month agreement. Bring a photo ID and a way to pay, and many customers reserve and move in the very same day.
What areas near north Phoenix do you serve?
From one central facility we provide self storage across north Phoenix, including Deer Valley, North Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Norterra, Happy Valley, Moon Valley, North Gateway, Pinnacle Peak, Tramonto and the Paradise Valley village — each with its own dedicated page. Use the interactive map above to open yours.
Areas we serve
Self Storage Areas We Serve
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Clean, gated, drive-up storage minutes from your door — family-run since 2006. Lock in 50% off your first months while units last.
21835 N 21st Ave · Phoenix, AZ 85027