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Self Storage City Special: Berlin

Self Storage City Special: Berlin

Berlin is one of Europe’s most dynamic and diverse cities - a hub of culture, startups, and real estate transformation. With more than 3.8 million residents and thousands of small businesses, the demand for flexible and secure storage space has surged across the capital. Whether it’s urban professionals between apartments, growing families in compact city flats, or e-commerce entrepreneurs in need of temporary warehousing, storage units in Berlin have become an integral part of city living.

The Berlin Self Storage Market

Berlin’s storage landscape has evolved rapidly over the past decade. While traditional self storage remains dominant, pickup-and-delivery (P&D) operators such as SaveSpace and Boxie24 are gaining market share by offering convenience and full digital management.

Key demand drivers include:

National Context: Germany’s Growing Storage Market

Germany’s self storage market continues to expand as demand for flexible, secure, and affordable storage rises across all major cities.
According to The Storage Scanner dataset (15 October 2025), Germany counts over 1,100 professional storage facilities operated by 370+ providers.

Across the country:

Berlin stands out as one of the most competitive and digitally advanced storage markets in the nation.

Berlin Self Storage Market Data

Metric

Value

Total facilities

111

Total unique units

1,624

Average unit size

9.52 m²

Average monthly rent

€251.05

Average rent per m²

€26.38 /m²

Berlin’s rates sit about 30 % above the national average, reflecting the city’s premium demand and tight urban supply.

Major Self Storage Providers in Berlin

Provider

# Facilities

Avg. Unit Size (m²)

Avg. Monthly Rent (€)

Avg. €/m²

StoreBox

29

4.41

220.32

49.96 €/m²

MyPlace

20

9.95

278.85

28.03 €/m²

Storage24

11

41.24

397.04

9.63 €/m²

Shurgard

10

8.73

165.46

18.95 €/m²

BasicBox

5

-

Quote-basis

StoreAnything

4

14.00

134.00

9.57 €/m²

Sirius Facilities

4

-

Quote-basis

XXLager

3

10.98

200.69

18.28 €/m²

Boxie24

2

12.05

274.67

22.80 €/m²

Best Place Storage

2

15.00

169.00

11.27 €/m²

Gewobag Lagerraum

2

-

Quote-basis

Smaller Local Providers in Berlin

Alongside these larger players, Berlin also features numerous providers with a single facility in Berlin such as Storange Box, Elfa SelfStorage Spandau, Lagerplatz, Self Storage Discount, Kopania Self Storage, and MB Lagerbox. These cater to local communities and niche needs - from student storage near campuses to small-business stockrooms and container storage.

Summary

Berlin’s self storage market mirrors the city itself: diverse, fast-moving, and digitally connected. Prices remain well above the German average, especially in districts like Mitte, Kreuzberg, Pankow, and Schöneberg-Tempelhof, where every square meter of space counts.

At The Storage Scanner, we continuously scan the Berlin market - comparing every facility, provider, and available unit - to ensure you find the best storage deal for your exact needs.

Compare all self storage options in Berlin today and book directly with your preferred provider: Find storage units in Berlin

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