Skip to content A standard 10×10 storage unit in Oakland averages about $201 per month as of July 2026, although the price you actually see can vary significantly based on facility, unit size, access type, climate control, availability, and online promotions.
Whether you're moving across Oakland, relocating out of the Bay Area, downsizing, renovating, or simply running out of space, storage can make the transition easier. Oakland has everything from indoor elevator-access units to drive-up storage and facilities just outside the city that may offer different pricing.
Current July 2026 market data puts a non-climate-controlled 5×5 unit at about $87 per month, a 5×10 at $121, a 10×10 at $201, a 10×20 at $339, and a large 10×30 unit at about $437 per month.
Before choosing a facility, compare more than the advertised monthly rate. Location, elevator or drive-up access, climate control, security, access hours, insurance requirements, and introductory pricing can all affect the real cost and convenience of storage.
Oakland has national operators, regional storage companies, independent facilities, and nearby East Bay options serving everything from apartment overflow to household moves and business inventory. The following list is designed as a starting point for comparison rather than a ranking.
| Facility / Option | Location | Storage Type / Features | What to Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Space Storage | 6401 San Leandro St | Indoor units, elevator access and multiple unit sizes | Online versus in-store pricing and floor-level access |
| Extra Space Storage | 1090 29th Ave | Indoor and drive-up storage options | Drive-up convenience and current promotional rates |
| Extra Space Storage | 300 Market St | Indoor storage with varying access types | Floor level, access type and available unit sizes |
| StoragePRO | 8855 San Leandro St | Interior and ground-floor storage options | Current rates, access and unit availability |
| StorQuest Self Storage | Oakland area | Multiple unit sizes and storage options | Security, access hours and available amenities |
| Public Storage | Oakland-area locations | Multiple storage sizes and access configurations | Promotional rates versus ongoing monthly pricing |
| High Street Bridge Storage | High Street area | Local storage option | Access hours, unit sizes and current availability |
| U-Haul Storage | San Leandro St / Coliseum area | Storage with moving-truck availability | Convenience when combining truck rental and storage |
| Independent Oakland facilities | Throughout Oakland | Features vary by property | Rates, insurance, access policies and security |
| Nearby East Bay facilities | Alameda, San Leandro, Richmond & surrounding cities | Wide range of facility and unit types | Potential savings versus more central Oakland locations |
Facility features, operating hours, promotions, unit inventory, and access policies can change. Confirm current details directly with a facility before renting.
The right storage type depends on what you're storing, how frequently you need access, and how long your belongings are likely to remain in the unit.
Climate-controlled units may be worth considering for artwork, photographs, electronics, wood furniture, documents, musical instruments, and belongings that may be sensitive to temperature or moisture changes.
Drive-up access can make it easier to load furniture, equipment, boxes, and heavier belongings directly from a vehicle without navigating interior hallways or elevators.
Interior units provide another option for household and business storage, but floor level, elevator access, hallway distance, and loading-zone access should still be considered.
Portable containers use a different storage model from conventional self-storage. Compare delivery charges, container access, where the container will actually be stored, pickup scheduling, and how often you will need access before deciding which option works better for your move.
July 2026 market data puts the average monthly street rate for a standard non-climate-controlled 10×10 storage unit in Oakland at $201 per month. Smaller units cost less on average, while larger units can move above $300 or $400 per month.
| Unit Size | July 2026 Oakland Avg. Street Rate | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 5×5 | $87/month | Boxes, seasonal items and closet overflow |
| 5×10 | $121/month | Studio or small-apartment contents |
| 10×10 | $201/month | Typical one-bedroom apartment contents |
| 10×15 | $262/month | Larger apartment or smaller household |
| 10×20 | $339/month | Multi-room household or business inventory |
| 10×30 | $437/month | Large household or commercial storage |
These are average monthly non-climate-controlled street rates for Oakland in July 2026. Individual facility pricing, promotions, access type, and unit availability can vary.
Data source: StorageCafe Oakland Self-Storage Market Statistics .
Storage facilities frequently use online promotional rates. During our August 2026 review, a 10×10 indoor elevator-access unit at Extra Space Storage on 6401 San Leandro St was advertised around $100 online versus $165 in-store. A 10×10 drive-up unit at 1090 29th Ave was listed around $159 online versus $249 in-store.
Current-rate examples: 6401 San Leandro St and 1090 29th Ave . Rates and inventory can change at any time.
For a broader comparison—including California storage prices by unit size, Oakland versus other cities, and additional examples of advertised rates—see our California storage unit cost guide .
Storage can be useful when your moving schedule, new home, or available space does not line up perfectly with moving day.
Storage can be particularly useful in dense Oakland neighborhoods where apartments, condos, parking, elevators, and loading access may be limited.
Hiring movers can be useful when heavy furniture, larger household inventories, stairs, elevators, or longer transportation distances are involved. A coordinated moving crew can load belongings at your home, transport them to the facility, and organize the unload around the storage unit's access conditions.
Ace Moving Co. provides dedicated storage unit moving services for customers moving belongings into storage, out of storage, or between a storage facility and a new home.
For longer-term storage, our contents inventory and box labeling guide explains how to keep track of belongings when boxes may remain closed for weeks or months.
Ace Moving Co. can help with packing, furniture protection, loading, transportation, and storage-unit moves throughout Oakland and the Bay Area.