Rent self storage in Essen
Pickup & Delivery storage in Essen and surroundings
Pickup & Delivery storage in Essen and surroundings
Lindenallee 84 - Essen
Jägerstrasse 26 - Essen
Walter-Hohmann-Straße 1 - Essen
Frohnhauser Straße 76 - Essen
Münchener Straße 100-106 - Essen
Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 318 - Essen
Martin-Lutherstraße 2 - Essen
Schnabelstraße 1, 9-13A, 17 - Essen
Storage providers
Well-known providers operating in or near Essen – Storebox, mylager, and Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH.
Storebox
277 Units From € 11.69 / monthmylager
11 Units From € 30.00 / month
Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH
13 Units From € 10.00 / monthBoxie24
44 Units From € 32.49 / monthSaveSpace
29 Units From € 32.49 / month
Maxi-Garagen
16 Units Prices on request
Shurgard
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Verified Self Storage Association member
36
Units
From € 18.00 / month
SpacePlus
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Verified Self Storage Association member
63
Units
Prices on request
Storage prices (September 2026)
In and around Essen, there are currently 22 storage providers with 42 facilities and 424 unique storage unit types.
The cheapest storage unit in Essen and the surrounding area is already available for rent from € 10.00. This unit has an approximate size of 1.00 m² and 2.00 m³ and is offered by Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH. The second cheapest unit in Essen and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of € 11.69. This unit has an approximate size of 1.00 m² and 2.00 m³ and is offered by Storebox.
| Storage unit type | Size | Lowest monthly price | Highest monthly price | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (€) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locker | 0–2 m² | € 10.00 | € 103.49 | € 47.07 | € 60.68 | € 13.61 | 28.9% |
| Small | 2–5 m² | € 35.00 | € 191.24 | € 100.23 | € 131.68 | € 31.44 | 31.4% |
| Medium | 5–10 m² | € 56.00 | € 327.59 | € 170.25 | € 211.71 | € 41.46 | 24.4% |
| Large | 10+ m² | € 91.00 | € 629.46 | € 335.79 | € 393.83 | € 58.04 | 17.3% |
Cheapest Locker Storage Units (0–2 m²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH | Oberhausen | Zum Eisenhammer 25 | 46049 | 1.00 m² | € 10.00 / Month | View facility |
| Storebox | Gelsenkirchen | Schalker Straße 173 | 45881 | 0.30 m² | € 11.69 / Month | View facility |
| Lagerlöwe | Essen | Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 318 | 45141 | 0.95 m² | € 14.92 / Month | View facility |
| Lagerlöwe | Essen | Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 318 | 45141 | 0.75 m² | € 16.15 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 1.00 m² | € 18.00 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Small Storage Units (2–5 m²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurgard | Essen | Martin-Lutherstraße 2 | 45145 | 3.00 m² | € 35.00 / Month | View facility |
| Haus Des Lagers | Gelsenkirchen | Wildenbruchstrasse 36 | 45888 | 5.00 m² | € 35.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 3.00 m² | € 36.00 / Month | View facility |
| mylager | Oberhausen | Duisburger Straße 375 | 46049 | 3.50 m² | € 40.00 / Month | View facility |
| Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH | Oberhausen | Zum Eisenhammer 25 | 46049 | 4.00 m² | € 40.00 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Medium Storage (5–10 m²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 7.50 m² | € 56.00 / Month | View facility |
| Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH | Oberhausen | Zum Eisenhammer 25 | 46049 | 7.00 m² | € 70.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 9.00 m² | € 74.00 / Month | View facility |
| Lagerlöwe | Essen | Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 318 | 45141 | 5.82 m² | € 76.10 / Month | View facility |
| Lagerlöwe | Essen | Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 318 | 45141 | 6.07 m² | € 79.33 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Large Storage (10+ m²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 12.00 m² | € 91.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 15.00 m² | € 98.00 / Month | View facility |
| Self Storage Stapper | Recklinghausen | Hellbachstrasse 72A | 45661 | 13.90 m² | € 99.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Essen | Frohnhauser Straße 76 | 45143 | 18.00 m² | € 115.00 / Month | View facility |
| Lagerlöwe | Essen | Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 318 | 45141 | 10.86 m² | € 125.93 / Month | View facility |
Also check self storage in other areas nearby
The surroundings of Essen also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Gelsenkirchen are currently € 200.79, which is € 6.27 more expensive compared to Essen. In Bottrop, average prices are currently € 174.49, which means that, on average, Bottrop is € 20.02 cheaper versus Essen. Units for rent in Mülheim an der Ruhr have currently an average price of € 167.45, which is € 27.07 cheaper than Essen.
- Gelsenkirchen 3.1% more expensive
- Bottrop 11.5% cheaper
- Mülheim an der Ruhr 16.2% cheaper
Frequently Asked Questions
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in Essen and its surroundings is € 194.52. Compared to the national average of € 239.80 (23.3%), this means renting in Essen is € 45.28 cheaper. Looking at costs per m², the average in Essen is € 24.20 / m², while the national benchmark stands at € 31.04 / m². Put differently, on a per-m² basis, Essen is € 6.84 cheaper compared to the country average (28.3%).
In and around Essen, there are currently 22 storage providers operating a total of 42 facilities. The largest providers are Storebox, mylager, Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH.
In Essen and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just € 10.00 per month. This unit offers approximately 1.00 m² and 2.00 m³ and is available from Laer Unternehmensverwaltungs GmbH.
The average rental price in Gelsenkirchen is currently € 200.79 per month, which is € 6.27 more expensive compared to Essen.
In Bottrop, prices average € 174.49 per month, making them € 20.02 cheaper relative to Essen.
For Mülheim an der Ruhr, the average unit price is € 167.45 per month, which is € 27.07 cheaper than in Essen.
All facilities
Market data updated on Wednesday 16 September by The Storage Scanner Team. Prices, sizes, and other unit-level data analyzed from 42 Essen storage facilities. View our Methodology here.
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