Rent self storage in St Albans
Smallford Works, Smallford Lane - St Albans
134 Ashley Rd - St. Albans
£ 16 - £ 27
City House, Ronsons Way - St Albans
£ 58 - £ 99
Storage providers
Well-known providers operating in or near St Albans – Shurgard, Blue Box Storage, and The Self Storage Company.
Shurgard
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Verified Self Storage Association member
32
Units
From £ 61.00 / month
Blue Box Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
24
Units
Prices on request
The Self Storage Company
3 Units From £ 107.64 / monthWow Storage
2 Units From £ 390.00 / month
The Self Storage Company
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Verified Self Storage Association member
18
Units
From £ 48.75 / month
Access Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
30
Units
Prices on request
Safestore Self Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
13
Units
Prices on request
Big Yellow Self Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
17
Units
Prices on request
Storage prices (June 2026)
In and around St Albans, there are currently 13 storage providers with 3 facilities and 36 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Lowest monthly price | Highest monthly price | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locker | 0–25 ft² | £ 48.75 | £ 117.00 | £ 83.10 | £ 79.98 | £ 3.12 | 3.8% |
| Small | 25–50 ft² | £ 61.00 | £ 228.80 | £ 130.24 | £ 126.44 | £ 3.79 | 2.9% |
| Medium | 50–100 ft² | £ 83.00 | £ 348.83 | £ 179.12 | £ 196.53 | £ 17.41 | 9.7% |
| Large | 100+ ft² | £ 241.00 | £ 749.00 | £ 470.64 | £ 327.56 | £ 143.08 | 30.4% |
For locker units (0–25 ft²), the average monthly price is £ 83.10, or £ 3.12 more expensive versus the national rate (3.8%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, locker units are £ 6.06 per ft², which is £ 0.26 more expensive versus the country average.
The average monthly price for a small unit (25–50 ft²) is £ 130.24, which is £ 3.79 more expensive than the national average (2.9%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 3.82 per ft², which is £ 0.51 more expensive than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (50–100 ft²) costs around £ 179.12, that's £ 17.41 cheaper compared to the national average (9.7%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in St Albans are £ 2.32 per ft², which is £ 0.04 cheaper than on a country-level.
For large units (100+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 470.64, or £ 143.08 more expensive versus the national rate (30.4%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, large-sized units are £ 2.55 per ft², which is £ 0.84 more expensive versus the country average.
The cheapest storage unit in St Albans and the surrounding area is already available for rent from £ 48.75. This unit has an approximate size of 10.00 ft² and 20.00 ft³ and is offered by The Self Storage Company. The second cheapest unit in St Albans and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of £ 61.00. This unit has an approximate size of 10.00 ft² and 20.00 ft³ and is offered by Shurgard.
Cheapest Locker Storage Units (0–25 ft²)
| 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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| The Self Storage Company | Hemel Hempstead | 2 Park Lane | HP2 4YJ | 10.00 ft² | £ 48.75 / Month | View facility |
| The Self Storage Company | Welwyn Garden City | 13-15 Broadwater Road | AL7 3BQ | 10.00 ft² | £ 62.40 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 15.00 ft² | £ 74.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 15.00 ft² | £ 80.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 20.00 ft² | £ 84.00 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Small Storage Units (25–50 ft²)
| 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 | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 25.00 ft² | £ 61.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 30.00 ft² | £ 63.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 45.00 ft² | £ 74.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 50.00 ft² | £ 77.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 50.00 ft² | £ 79.00 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Medium Storage (50–100 ft²)
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 55.00 ft² | £ 83.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 55.00 ft² | £ 88.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 65.00 ft² | £ 101.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 65.00 ft² | £ 109.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 75.00 ft² | £ 112.00 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Large Storage (100+ ft²)
| 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 | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 130.00 ft² | £ 241.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 200.00 ft² | £ 338.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Hemel Hempstead | 47A Maylands Ave | HP2 7FU | 150.00 ft² | £ 382.00 / Month | View facility |
| Shurgard | Watford | 113 Bushey Mill Lane | WD24 7UX | 160.00 ft² | £ 384.00 / Month | View facility |
| Wow Storage | St Albans | Smallford Works, Smallford Lane | AL4 0SA | 160.00 ft² | £ 390.00 / Month | View facility |
Also check self storage in other areas nearby
The surroundings of St Albans also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Hemel Hempstead are currently £ 239.60, which is £ 9.16 cheaper compared to St Albans. In Welwyn Garden City, average prices are currently £ 244.71, which means that, on average, Welwyn Garden City is £ 4.06 cheaper versus St Albans. Units for rent in Watford have currently an average price of £ 234.79, which is £ 13.98 cheaper than St Albans.
- Hemel Hempstead 3.8% cheaper
- Welwyn Garden City 1.7% cheaper
- Watford 6% cheaper
Frequently Asked Questions
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in St Albans and its surroundings is £ 248.76. Compared to the national average of £ 227.13 (8.7%), this means renting in St Albans is £ 21.63 more expensive. Looking at costs per ft², the average in St Albans is £ 3.35 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.74 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, St Albans is £ 0.61 more expensive compared to the country average (18.3%).
In and around St Albans, there are currently 13 storage providers operating a total of 3 facilities. The largest providers are Shurgard, Blue Box Storage, The Self Storage Company.
In St Albans and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just £ 48.75 per month. This unit offers approximately 10.00 ft² and 20.00 ft³ and is available from The Self Storage Company.
The average rental price in Hemel Hempstead is currently £ 239.60 per month, which is £ 9.16 cheaper compared to St Albans.
In Welwyn Garden City, prices average £ 244.71 per month, making them £ 4.06 cheaper relative to St Albans.
For Watford, the average unit price is £ 234.79 per month, which is £ 13.98 cheaper than in St Albans.
All facilities
| Storage provider | Address | City | Zip code | Distance (City center St Albans) | Prices starting from |
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| Wow Storage | Smallford Works, Smallford Lane | St Albans | AL4 0SA | 2.92 miles | £ 390.00 / Month |
| Access Storage | 134 Ashley Rd | St. Albans | AL1 5JR | 1.24 miles | On request |
| Magenta Storage | City House, Ronsons Way | St Albans | AL4 9PU | 1.37 miles | On request |
Market data updated on Wednesday 17 June by The Storage Scanner Team. Prices, sizes, and other unit-level data analyzed from 3 St Albans storage facilities. View our Methodology here.
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