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Looking for secure and affordable self storage in Essen (state: Nordrhein-Westfalen)? Click on one of the links below to compare instantly. Want insights on local providers and prices in Essen? Just scroll down.
Well-known providers operating in or near Essen – Store Box, SpacePlus, and Boxie24.
In and around Essen, there are currently 23 storage providers with 47 facilities and 491 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (€) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0–5 m² | € 73.98 | € 96.89 | € 22.91 | 31% |
| Medium | 5–10 m² | € 169.63 | € 201.93 | € 32.30 | 19% |
| Large | 10+ m² | € 316.04 | € 393.79 | € 77.75 | 24.6% |
The average monthly price for a small unit (0–5 m²) is € 73.98, which is € 22.91 cheaper than the national average (31%). When looking on a price per m² basis, this equals € 31.33 per m², which is € 7.22 cheaper than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (5–10 m²) costs around € 169.63, that's € 32.30 cheaper compared to the national average (19%). On a m² basis, medium-sized units in Essen are € 22.64 per m², which is € 5.88 cheaper than on a country-level.
For large units (10+ m²), the average monthly price is € 316.04, or € 77.75 cheaper versus the national rate (24.6%). Comparing this on a m² basis, large-sized units are € 17.17 per m², which is € 0.64 cheaper versus the country average.
The cheapest storage unit in Essen and the surrounding area is already available for rent from € 11.69. This unit has an approximate size of 1.00 m² and 1.00 m³ and is offered by Store Box. 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 1.00 m³ and is offered by Store Box.
The surroundings of Essen also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Gelsenkirchen are currently € 171.98, which is € 10.69 more expensive compared to Essen. In Bottrop, average prices are currently € 151.00, which means that, on average, Bottrop is € 10.29 cheaper versus Essen. Units for rent in Mülheim an der Ruhr have currently an average price of € 147.35, which is € 13.95 cheaper than Essen.
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in Essen and its surroundings is € 161.30. Compared to the national average of € 210.86 (30.7%), this means renting in Essen is € 49.56 cheaper. Looking at costs per m², the average in Essen is € 25.48 / m², while the national benchmark stands at € 31.24 / m². Put differently, on a per-m² basis, Essen is € 5.77 cheaper compared to the country average (22.6%).
In and around Essen, there are currently 23 storage providers operating a total of 47 facilities. The largest providers are Store Box, SpacePlus, Boxie24.
In Essen and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just € 11.69 per month. This unit offers approximately 1.00 m² and 1.00 m³ and is available from Store Box.
The average rental price in Gelsenkirchen is currently € 171.98 per month, which is € 10.69 more expensive compared to Essen.
In Bottrop, prices average € 151.00 per month, making them € 10.29 cheaper relative to Essen.
For Mülheim an der Ruhr, the average unit price is € 147.35 per month, which is € 13.95 cheaper than in Essen.
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