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Well-known providers operating in or near Edinburgh – Safestore Self Storage, Edinburgh Self Storage, and Keep Safe Storage.
In and around Edinburgh, there are currently 16 storage providers with 22 facilities and 30 unique storage unit types.
Storage unit type | Size | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) |
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Small | 0–54 ft² | £ 84.12 | £ 91.61 | £ 7.50 | 8.9% |
Medium | 54–108 ft² | £ 160.64 | £ 165.11 | £ 4.47 | 2.8% |
Large | 108+ ft² | £ 267.06 | £ 310.62 | £ 43.56 | 16.3% |
The average monthly price for a small unit (0–54 ft²) is £ 84.12, which is £ 7.50 cheaper than the national average (8.9%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 3.32 per ft², which is £ 0.20 cheaper than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (54–108 ft²) costs around £ 160.64, that's £ 4.47 cheaper compared to the national average (2.8%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in Edinburgh are £ 2.05 per ft², which is £ 0.02 cheaper than on a country-level.
For large units (108+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 267.06, or £ 43.56 cheaper versus the national rate (16.3%). 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 Edinburgh and the surrounding area is already available for rent from £ 75.00. This unit has an approximate size of 50.00 ft² and 130.00 ft³ and is offered by Glenfield Storage. The second cheapest unit in Edinburgh and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of £ 99.00. This unit has an approximate size of 50.00 ft² and 130.00 ft³ and is offered by Glenfield Storage.
The surroundings of Edinburgh also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Dunfermline are currently £ 141.66, which is £ 10.13 cheaper compared to Edinburgh. In Livingston, average prices are currently £ 154.67, which means that, on average, Livingston is £ 2.88 more expensive versus Edinburgh. Units for rent in Cumbernauld have currently an average price of £ 153.91, which is £ 2.12 more expensive than Edinburgh.
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in Edinburgh and its surroundings is £ 151.79. Compared to the national average of £ 190.24 (25.3%), this means renting in Edinburgh is £ 38.44 cheaper. Looking at costs per ft², the average in Edinburgh is £ 2.50 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.71 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, Edinburgh is £ 0.21 cheaper compared to the country average (8.4%).
In and around Edinburgh, there are currently 16 storage providers operating a total of 22 facilities. The largest providers are Safestore Self Storage, Edinburgh Self Storage, Keep Safe Storage.
In Edinburgh and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just £ 75.00 per month. This unit offers approximately 50.00 ft² and 130.00 ft³ and is available from Glenfield Storage.
The average rental price in Dunfermline is currently £ 141.66 per month, which is £ 10.13 cheaper compared to Edinburgh.
In Livingston, prices average £ 154.67 per month, making them £ 2.88 more expensive relative to Edinburgh.
For Cumbernauld, the average unit price is £ 153.91 per month, which is £ 2.12 more expensive than in Edinburgh.
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