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Well-known providers operating in or near Manchester – Safestore Self Storage, Sure Store, and Apex Self Storage.
In and around Manchester, there are currently 51 storage providers with 90 facilities and 82 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0–54 ft² | £ 88.07 | £ 90.89 | £ 2.83 | 3.2% | 
| Medium | 54–108 ft² | £ 164.70 | £ 165.80 | £ 1.10 | 0.7% | 
| Large | 108+ ft² | £ 293.63 | £ 309.28 | £ 15.65 | 5.3% | 
The average monthly price for a small unit (0–54 ft²) is £ 88.07, which is £ 2.83 cheaper than the national average (3.2%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 3.30 per ft², which is £ 0.21 cheaper than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (54–108 ft²) costs around £ 164.70, that's £ 1.10 cheaper compared to the national average (0.7%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in Manchester are £ 1.95 per ft², which is £ 0.14 cheaper than on a country-level.
For large units (108+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 293.63, or £ 15.65 cheaper versus the national rate (5.3%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, large-sized units are £ 1.75 per ft², which is £ 0.03 more expensive versus the country average.
The cheapest storage unit in Manchester and the surrounding area is already available for rent from £ 39.93. This unit has an approximate size of 15.00 ft² and 39.00 ft³ and is offered by Sure Store. The second cheapest unit in Manchester and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of £ 41.60. This unit has an approximate size of 15.00 ft² and 39.00 ft³ and is offered by Vanguard Storage.
The surroundings of Manchester also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Salford are currently £ 162.65, which is £ 12.04 cheaper compared to Manchester. In Sale, average prices are currently £ 165.14, which means that, on average, Sale is £ 9.55 cheaper versus Manchester. Units for rent in Stockport have currently an average price of £ 173.02, which is £ 1.68 cheaper than Manchester.
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in Manchester and its surroundings is £ 174.69. Compared to the national average of £ 189.81 (8.7%), this means renting in Manchester is £ 15.11 cheaper. Looking at costs per ft², the average in Manchester is £ 2.55 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.72 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, Manchester is £ 0.17 cheaper compared to the country average (6.5%).
In and around Manchester, there are currently 51 storage providers operating a total of 90 facilities. The largest providers are Safestore Self Storage, Sure Store, Apex Self Storage.
In Manchester and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just £ 39.93 per month. This unit offers approximately 15.00 ft² and 39.00 ft³ and is available from Sure Store.
The average rental price in Salford is currently £ 162.65 per month, which is £ 12.04 cheaper compared to Manchester.
In Sale, prices average £ 165.14 per month, making them £ 9.55 cheaper relative to Manchester.
For Stockport, the average unit price is £ 173.02 per month, which is £ 1.68 cheaper than in Manchester.
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