StorageMart
4201 52nd Street SE Calgary AB
587-316-1527- Climate Control
- Drive-up Access
- Vehicle Storage
Most Calgary storage searches start with price. That's the right instinct — but in Calgary, where you search matters as much as what you search for. Roughly half of Calgary's 35 storage facilities sit in the SE quadrant along the Deerfoot and Barlow Trail corridors, and that's also where prices are most competitive and operator choice is widest. If you're in the NW or SW and defaulting to the nearest facility, you may be paying a meaningful premium for convenience you don't need.
The other thing most renters don't consider is climate control. Calgary's Chinook winds can swing temperatures by 20°C in a matter of hours — the same warm-cold cycle that makes February feel like spring one week and -30°C the next does real damage to furniture, electronics, and anything stored in an unheated unit. Climate control in Calgary isn't a luxury upgrade the way it might be in a milder Canadian city. It's worth the extra cost for anything you'd be upset to replace.
FindStorageFast tracks 35 Calgary storage facilities across all four quadrants and downtown. The chart below shows what the market actually costs right now — average and lowest by unit size, updated September 06, 2026.
4201 52nd Street SE Calgary AB
587-316-15275210 77th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
587-316-9318
4046 96th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
587-952-2076
410 Manning Road, Calgary, AB
587-905-8051
2883 Sunridge Way NE , Calgary, AB
587-333-0966624 Beaver Dam Road NE, Calgary, AB
(587)-315-8388
5411 Dufferin Blvd SE, Calgary, AB
587-318-117836 Bowridge Dr Calgary, AB
1-844-551-773315216 5th Street SW, Calgary, AB
587-316-15271800-194 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB
587-210-807310811 - 84 Street, Calgary, AB
587-316-144010811 - 84 Street Calgary, AB
587-316-14402 Bowridge Drive NW, Calgary, AB
587-812-8404339-10th Ave SE Calgary, AB
587-875-57404040 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB
587-315-5313235B Mayland Place NE, Calgary, AB
587-997-93041111 42nd Ave SE Calgary AB
587-316-15274687 Barlow Trail SE Calgary AB
(587) 316-15275950 12 St SE, Calgary, AB
587-809-2346803 - 64th Ave. SE , Calgary, AB
587-331-75575312 6 Street Northeast, Calgary, Alberta
403-781-59487204 Flint Place SE, Calgary AB
587-315-53072135 Pegasus Road NE, Calgary, AB
587-875-5498Calgary, AB
844-307-86736969 44 Street Southeast Calgary, AB
1-855-781-83724810 80th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB
587-870-231436 Bowridge Drive NW, Calgary, AB
587-210-806111142 15th Street NE calgary AB
587-315-53684205 116th Avenue, Calgary, AB
587-870-231411807 40th Street SE Calgary AB
587-316-152711501 Buffalo Run Blvd # 401, Tsuut'ina AB
587-880-1935243232 Rainbow Road, Chestermere, AB
825-253-593511 Royal Vista Link NW, Calgary, AB
403-879-15727725 112 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB
587-817-0325130 Commercial Ct, Calgary, AB
587-840-6001FindStorageFast tracks pricing across 35 Calgary storage facilities. Here are the cheapest rates we're seeing right now, updated September 06, 2026.
| Unit size | Average price | Lowest price | Cheapest facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (25–50 sq ft) | $112.09/month | $20.00/month | Mini Mall – 77th Ave |
| Medium (51–100 sq ft) | $135.43/month | $68.00/month | Mini Mall – Beaver Dam |
| Large (101–150 sq ft) | $191.63/month | $70.00/month | MakeSpace Storage – Calgary |
| Extra large (150+ sq ft) | $342.93/month | $63.00/month | See all Calgary facilities |
What fits in each size: Small (25–50 sq ft) holds a small closet or dorm contents. Medium (51–100 sq ft) holds a studio or one-bedroom apartment. Large (101–150 sq ft) holds a two-bedroom apartment. Extra large (150+ sq ft) holds a three-bedroom house or larger.
Unsure what size you need? Check our storage size guide to get a better idea of what fits.
| Market | Distance |
|---|---|
| Airdrie | 20 km north |
| Okotoks | 25 km south |
Calgary storage comes with a unique challenge: Chinook winds. Chinooks swing temperatures drastically in short periods — that constant freeze-thaw cycle damages stored items more than steady cold temperatures would. When items thaw, they create moisture. That moisture refreezes. The cycle repeats throughout winter. Wood furniture warps and cracks. Electronics fail. Leather develops mould. Musical instruments go permanently out of tune. Documents and photos get water damaged.
Climate-controlled storage maintains consistent temperature and humidity year-round. FindStorageFast tracks 22 Calgary facilities offering this feature. Worth it for anything stored November through March. Skip it for tools, outdoor furniture, and anything designed to handle weather.
FindStorageFast tracks 17 Calgary facilities offering drive-up storage — where you back your vehicle directly to your unit door. In Calgary, loading and unloading in -20°C January weather makes this a meaningful difference. Standing outside for 30 minutes versus walking through a heated building is no small thing.
Drive-up makes the most sense for contractors storing tools and equipment, families moving between houses who need frequent access, or small businesses rotating inventory. You pull up, unlock, load, and leave — no navigating hallways with a dolly or waiting for freight elevators.
The trade-off: most drive-up units don't include climate control — your unit temperature follows the outdoor temperature. If you're storing once and retrieving once (seasonal items, moving boxes), indoor climate-controlled storage makes sense. If you're accessing weekly or dealing with heavy items, drive-up convenience outweighs climate control for most people.
Most Calgary facilities run standard hours (6am–10pm). Four Sentinel Storage locations and Container Land offer 24/7 access — worth the extra cost if you run a business and need inventory outside standard hours.
FindStorageFast tracks storage facilities across all five main areas of Calgary, each with different facility types, pricing, and highway access. Comparing areas can help you find the best value — especially if the nearest facility to you isn't in the SE quadrant where competition keeps prices lower.
University of Calgary, Mount Royal, and SAIT students need storage most during post-exam move-out in mid to late April. The lowest 5×5 in Calgary right now is $20.00/month. Most students rent small 5×5 units to hold dorm or apartment contents. Share a 5×10 with a roommate and you both pay less than a separate 5×5 would cost — and you get more space.
FindStorageFast tracks 15 Calgary facilities offering boat and RV storage, with three levels of protection worth understanding before you book.
Cheapest option but your boat or RV is fully exposed to Chinook winds, blowing snow, and temperature swings. Fine for a work trailer you use year-round. Not ideal for anything you're putting away until spring.
Protects from the worst weather without the cost of full climate control. For Calgary specifically, this is the sweet spot for most boat and RV owners — meaningful protection without the premium price of full indoor storage.
Complete protection from temperature fluctuations. Worth it for high-end boats and RVs where the Chinook freeze-thaw cycle would do real damage. Most owners opt for covered rather than full climate control unless the vehicle warrants it.
Late October at the latest. Good spots disappear fast before winter. South Calgary residents can access via Deerfoot. West side residents should look near Crowchild or Sarcee Trail. Sentinel, Maple Leaf, Midtown, SmartStop, and StorageMart all offer vehicle storage.
FindStorageFast has tracked Calgary storage since 2008 — long enough to have watched the SE corridor fill in, Sentinel expand across the quadrants, and portable storage operators like BigSteelBox and Cubeit change how Calgarians think about moving.
We monitor live pricing across 35 facilities so you're comparing the full market, not just whoever spent the most on Google ads. Our Calgary data updates regularly as facilities adjust rates and availability.
Storage facilities show you their rates. FindStorageFast shows you all of them.
Most facilities offer all-day access (6am-10pm), which works for 95% of renters. True 24/7 access comes at a premium. Before paying the extra, ask if you'll actually need access between 10pm-6am.
On September 06, 2026, Storage units in Calgary range from $20.00/month for a five by five unit to $63.00/month for the cheapest ten by twenty unit. The most popular ten by ten unit averages $191.63/month in Calgary, with the lowest price at $70.00/month. Prices vary by location and features.
A five by five unit holds a closet's worth, a five by ten fits a studio apartment, and a ten by ten accommodates a one-bedroom apartment—that's the most popular size. A ten by fifteen fits two bedrooms, and a ten by twenty holds a three-bedroom home. De-clutter, stack vertically and only pay for what you need.
Climate-controlled units cost more than standard units. They are worth the premium for furniture, electronics, documents, and anything you'd normally keep inside your home that's important to you.
FindStorageFast shows storage facilities in Calgary sorted by distance from your location. Compare live prices at 35 facilities starting at $20.00/month. View unit sizes, amenities like climate control and drive-up access. See current availability and book the best prices online for free.
Yes. In Calgary, a ten by ten unit averages $191.63/month but starts as low as $70.00/month depending on location and amenities. That's potentially hundreds in annual savings. Compare all 35 facilities to find the best rate.
No hazardous materials (gasoline, propane, chemicals), perishable food, plants, pets, illegal items, or firearms (varies by facility). Most facilities prohibit wet or smelly items. Violating these rules can result in immediate lease termination and forfeiture of belongings.
Southeast Calgary (Dufferin, Blackfoot Trail area) typically offers good value because there's the highest concentration of facilities—more competition usually means better pricing. Downtown is more expensive but you're paying for convenience.
Yes, several facilities near U of C offer student specials including first month free and discounted 4-month summer contracts. Sentinel and StorageMart both have locations close to campus. Book in March or early April before end-of-semester demand drives up prices.
| Size | Description |
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25 square feet, the size of a small closet. Good for chairs, cabinets, electronics, boxes. |
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50 square feet, the size of a large walk-in closet. Good for a mattress set, couch, dining room tables, chairs, boxes. |
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75 square feet, the size of a small bedroom. Good for large dining sets, desks, cabinets, mattress sets, washer/dryer. |
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100 square feet, the size of a large bedroom. Good for bedroom sets, refrigerator, large drawers, multiple boxes. |
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150 square feet, the size of a small one car garage. Good for multiple bedroom sets, large appliances, smaller cars, boats, other vehicles, patio sets. |
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200 square feet, the size of a standard one car garage. Good for multiple bedroom sets, trucks, trailers, large furniture items, mid size vehicles, miscellaneous items. |
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300 square feet, the size of a two car garage. Good for multiple bedroom sets, appliances, large furniture, patio sets, seasonal items. |