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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 89 facilities and 72 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0–54 ft² | £ 87.37 | £ 90.71 | £ 3.34 | 3.8% |
| Medium | 54–108 ft² | £ 168.67 | £ 163.38 | £ 5.28 | 3.1% |
| Large | 108+ ft² | £ 281.11 | £ 296.47 | £ 15.36 | 5.5% |
The average monthly price for a small unit (0–54 ft²) is £ 87.37, which is £ 3.34 cheaper than the national average (3.8%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 3.37 per ft², which is £ 0.03 more expensive than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (54–108 ft²) costs around £ 168.67, that's £ 5.28 more expensive compared to the national average (3.1%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in Manchester are £ 1.98 per ft², which is £ 0.03 cheaper than on a country-level.
For large units (108+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 281.11, or £ 15.36 cheaper versus the national rate (5.5%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, large-sized units are £ 1.64 per ft², which is £ 0.05 more expensive versus the country average.
The cheapest storage unit in Manchester and the surrounding area is already available for rent from £ 41.60. This unit has an approximate size of 9.00 ft² and 18.00 ft³ and is offered by Vanguard Storage. The second cheapest unit in Manchester and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of £ 47.67. This unit has an approximate size of 9.00 ft² and 18.00 ft³ and is offered by Storebox.
The surroundings of Manchester also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Salford are currently £ 160.75, which is £ 13.67 cheaper compared to Manchester. In Sale, average prices are currently £ 163.73, which means that, on average, Sale is £ 10.69 cheaper versus Manchester. Units for rent in Stockport have currently an average price of £ 172.31, which is £ 2.12 cheaper than Manchester.
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in Manchester and its surroundings is £ 174.42. Compared to the national average of £ 185.30 (6.2%), this means renting in Manchester is £ 10.87 cheaper. Looking at costs per ft², the average in Manchester is £ 2.57 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.54 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, Manchester is £ 0.03 more expensive compared to the country average (1.1%).
In and around Manchester, there are currently 51 storage providers operating a total of 89 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 £ 41.60 per month. This unit offers approximately 9.00 ft² and 18.00 ft³ and is available from Vanguard Storage.
The average rental price in Salford is currently £ 160.75 per month, which is £ 13.67 cheaper compared to Manchester.
In Sale, prices average £ 163.73 per month, making them £ 10.69 cheaper relative to Manchester.
For Stockport, the average unit price is £ 172.31 per month, which is £ 2.12 cheaper than in Manchester.
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