How to Find the Cheapest Self Storage Facilities

When you are moving from one address to another and possibly downsizing for one reason or another, getting a self storage unit is something that is done more and more as the economy progresses and more family's have to live together and those who are losing their homes have to downsize and get smaller homes and apartments. In this economy now everyone needs to watch every penny they make and make sure they can stretch it as far as they can. So by doing some research on your own, you'll be able to find a good self storage facility that will work to your advantage, will have all the amenities you will need and will be the most economic during these tough times.  

Who knows how long this recession will be going on? Until things really starts looking up many families have to move in with each other or find smaller houses or apartments as they are unable to afford what they used to with jobs that are lost and hours that have been cut. So finding the cheapest self storage facility will come in handy and here are a few ways that you can use to help you find the cheapest site.

Find out through your local yellow book where the storage facilities that are closest to you and call each one and find out if there are hidden fees besides the monthly rent. Is there a yearly maintenance fee, or a deposit that you'll have to put down, as those are costs that you'll have to make up for one way or another. Find out if they have any discounts, if you are a senior citizen, many times they will offer a certain percentage discount for the monthly fee or off of the deposit. If you have one that is really low, try to see if the other sites will be willing to match that price. Many of them want to stay competitive. Just make sure that it's an actual price that was quoted. They can call to verify then you will lose credibility.

Another way to check out the prices without having to deal with a person is to check your newspaper ads to see if there are any discounts and you can also turn to your internet source to see if you can find specials if you sign up for a site online or if you pay for a year in advance or sign a lease you may get some sort of discount for doing so. Make sure you read the small print though. As many of those leases have heavy fines if you cut out early. So if you only need it for 6 months, by signing a 12 month lease you'll be costing yourself more in the end.

Hopefully these little tips will help you save on your storage costs. Lets make that penny go the extra mile for us! These are just a few advices on how to find the cheapest self storage facilities.