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Self Storage

Simply put, self-storage units are compartments where you can store the stuff that won’t fit in your house, apartment or place of business. 

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What is Self Storage?

Self-storage has the advantage of being affordable and convenient, giving residential and commercial guests additional options for storing their possessions rather than relocating, selling or discarding their excess.

Most traditional self-storage facilities are single-story buildings where guests can drive right up to the door of their units. Newer facilities are often constructed in multi-story buildings, where access is gained through a common loading area. Some facilities offer a mix of both types of storage.

Whether the storage unit is an outside drive-up unit or inside a building, entry is typically restricted to tenants only by having a personalized PIN. Tenants most often access their individual units via a roll-up metal door. The guest also provides his or her own lock and the facility’s workers do not have access to the unit.

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Resources to help you

  • How Self Storage Works

    If you’ve never rented self storage before, we’re here to help.

  • Making a Reservation

    Once you’ve found the right storage unit you can lock in your price by making a free reservation.

  • Moving In

    Here’s what you need to know to make the process as smooth as possible.

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Storage Features & Amentities

Thoughtful Features

Access to our properties is electronically controlled by personalized PINs, most buildings are fenced, and our interior and exterior spaces are well-lit, all to provide additional peace of mind.

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Cleanliness

Let your storage experience begin with a clean storage unit at Store Space. We keep our stores and amenities clean, too, just for you.  

Customer Service

At Store Space, we strive to provide you with the best self-storage experience possible. Our team members understand the needs of our guests and offer compassionate support throughout the rental process. 

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Speed-e-Rent

Speed-e-Rent lets you complete your rental process online in just minutes. Sign your Rental Agreement, get Tenant Protection, even enroll in our free AutoPay service, then skip the counter and go right to your unit on move-in day — it's that quick and easy!

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Billing

  • AutoPay available
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Pay online, in-store or by phone
  • Rent due on 1st of each month

Access

  • Computer-controlled gate access
  • Customized PIN
  • Extended daily gate hours
  • Your lock, your key

Administrative

  • Call center open late daily
  • Free no-obligation reservations
  • No security deposit required
  • Sign up for text alerts

Moving

  • Designated unloading areas
  • Large doorways
  • Spacious elevators
  • Wide driveway aisles

Self Storage FAQs

Yes, it's against state and federal laws to live in a storage unit, not to mention dangerous!

You can be in your storage unit for a short period of time, such as performing inventory for a business, unloading belongings, or even searching for a specific item, but time in your storage unit should be limited. Please check your Rental Agreement for additional details. 

Yes, storing clothes is a common use for a storage unit. For short-term storage, cardboard boxes should suffice, but for long-term storage, consider a sturdy, airtight plastic bin. 

For the most part, no. You may occasionally find one, but they are not the standard.

For your convenience, bills are due on the first of each month. Take advantage of our free AutoPay automatic billing service and never miss a payment! 

Many storage facilities offer gated outdoor parking options specifically for cars and other vehicles. Sometimes, large indoor spots can be used for car storage, but check with your local store manager and consult your Rental Agreement for details. 

What Can Self Storage Be Used For? 

Self-storage can be used by almost anyone to store almost everything. Here are some of the many reasons that our guests choose Store Space. 


Personal Storage 

Many guests choose to store a wide range of personal belongings, from seasonal clothes and decorations, to extra furniture, baby clothes and many more items that hold memories and value. Just as there are many things to store, there are also many reasons to rent a storage unit. 

Moving

Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, coordinating move-ins and move-outs can be challenging. Avoid the stress simply by moving items to a storage unit instead of racking up costly storage fees from a moving company. Then, when the commotion settles down, unload your storage unit—on your schedule.  

Decluttering

Just because you’re decluttering doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything. It’s OK to hang onto things that hold memories, or personal value, even if you don’t want them cluttering up your home all the time. This is especially true of seasonal décor and similar items that might not “spark joy” all year round but take on special meaning near the holidays. 

Downsizing

When it’s time to move into a smaller place, don’t fret about deciding which items can stay and which items need to be recycled or thrown away. Get a storage unit for all the things you’re undecided about, so you needn’t worry about trying to replace something later. This is especially helpful if you have adult-age children who might not be in a place to take back all their stuff. 

Life events

Self-storage makes a great temporary solution to help families deal with everything from a new addition to the family to divorce, even the passing of a loved one. If it’s something that holds value, but doesn’t have a place right now, store it until you’ve got a place for it or until you can make other arrangements. 


Business Storage

Successful businesses of all types have discovered that renting storage is a cost-effective alternative to relocating for the purpose of gaining additional square footage. This holds true for professional offices, retailers, contractors, manufacturing businesses and all types of commercial ventures, to name a few. 


Inventory

A storage unit is a great place for seasonal inventory that would otherwise fill up the backroom of a brick-and-mortar shop. 

Document storage

Since many professional offices are required to keep paperwork for a fixed period of time, a storage unit can serve as an effective repository for files that would otherwise crowd office space. 

Warehousing needs

Storage units can serve as ad hoc warehouses for manufacturing businesses as they ramp up production. 

Equipment storage

Businesses focused on seasonal items, like holiday lights for example, can benefit greatly from storage. Contractors, such as landscapers and arborists, might store equipment they need only a few times a year. 

Other usage

Real estate agents and stagers store furniture in between showings. Crafters store their product rather than keeping it on the kitchen table. Collectors and resellers store larger collections until they can comb through it. Sales reps keep sample product and sales materials close at hand.  


Vehicle Storage (select locations) 

Cars, RVs, Trucks, Boats 

Many storage facilities offer onsite vehicle storage options. These are often outdoors, behind the main gate. This type of vehicle storage is often a great alternative to storing an extra car, RV, or boat in your driveway or on the street, especially in locations with nosy HOAs and strict city ordinances. Check online inventory or with the store manager to see if your local Store Space offers vehicle storage options. 



What Should You NOT Put in a Storage Unit?

Of course, not everything can be placed in a storage unit. The main ones are easy to remember since they all start with the letter “f”: 


  • Food
  • Fuel
  • Furs
  • Firearms

State and local laws may prohibit the storage of other items as well, so if you’re unsure, it’s best to check with your local store manager. 


How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need?

How big of a storage unit you’ll need to rent largely depends on how much you plan to store. Storage units are typically grouped into small, medium and large, with many different sizes and shapes from 25 square feet top 300 square feet or larger!

As a rule of thumb, a small unit (5x10 in most cases) can often take a small piece of furniture or two, plus boxes and bins. One to two rooms of furniture and belongings can generally fit within 100 sq. ft, which equates to a 10x10 storage unit. A 10x20 storage unit can be used for a three-bedroom house!

Keep in mind that many storage units are quite tall on the inside, so effective stacking is key to getting the most into your unit. 

Storage units come in many shapes and sizes, and our storage professionals are skilled at helping you pick the right-sized storage unit. Just call your local store or contact our Care Center at 833-786-7366. 

How Much is a Storage Unit?

Storage units are a cost-effective alternative to relocation for many residential and commercial guests. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the price of a storage unit, including the size of the unit, its location, plus available amenities and features. At Store Space, we shop the competition to ensure that our rates are competitive in the marketplace and we always offer valuable move-in promotions to lower your out-of-pocket expenses. 


Ready to Rent

To rent a storage unit online, use our search feature to find the Store Space nearest you. Then, simply click on the storage unit you want. Take advantage of our free, no-obligation reservations to lock in your unit. 

To save time on move-in day, complete your rental online so you don’t have to stop at the counter. It takes just a few clicks to set up AutoPay, our free automatic billing service, so you never have to worry about missing a payment. 

You’re all set! Thank you for being a valued guest of Store Space!

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Is Brandon a Good Place to Live? Moving to Florida

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When looking for a place to live in the Tampa Bay area, Brandon, FL, is bound to be one of your top considerations. Why?

It’s close to everything that makes Tampa a great destination on the Gulf Coast, houses cost less than the national average, and it’s served by one of the best public school districts in the Tampa metro area. 

But before you say, “Let’s Go (to) Brandon,” review our list and see some important statistics about Brandon, as well as the pros and cons of living in the area. Then, you can be confident in your decision to move to Brandon.

Where is Brandon, FL, Located?

When most people think of Brandon, they envision a bedroom community for commuters working in Tampa, St. Petersburg or nearby. Brandon is an unincorporated, census-designated community within the easternmost portion of the Tampa Bay area.

Brandon really took off in the 1960s after the Brandon Chamber of Commerce was formed. The town’s population quickly grew from about 1,600 at the start of the decade to 8,000 as an estimated one new family a day moved to Brandon. By the ‘70s, the population had swelled to more than 40,000, but it was in the ‘80s when the town started expanding southward, combined with the Interstate 75 project, that propelled the city to more than 57,000.

After hitting 100,000, the population growth slowed slightly between 2010 and 2020, increasing by just over 10%. Prior censuses showed growth between 32 and 39% each decade from 1980 onward.

Brandon, FLData*
Population (2010)103,483
Population (2020)114,626
Area (sq. mi.)35
Land Area (sq. mi.)33.13
Water Area (sq. mi.)1.86
Elevation (ft.)46
Time ZoneUTC-5 (EST)
*Data from census.gov

What is There to Do in Brandon?

Brandon’s shopping and entertainment district has become well-known in the area. Westfield Brandon is a 1.1 million sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, DSW, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Books A Million. Other featured locations include The Cheesecake Factory and the Apple Store. Opened in 1995, the mall was significantly expanded in 2007, incorporating pedestrian-friendly areas.

While technically sporting Tampa addresses, attractions such as Topgolf, iFLY Indoor Skydiving and Dave & Busters are adjacent to Westfield Brandon, just west of Interstate 75.

Brandon is also home to multiple parks (including a dog park), sports complexes, a rec center, a boat ramp, and a skate park. Search Hillsborough County’s website for the park nearest you, or for the activity/amenity you have in mind.

There’s no shortage of dining in the area, although most eateries are parts of multi-location chains. If you’re looking to avoid the same old, same old, try Jesse’s Steak and Seafood, Hot N Crazy Crab, Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill (or their food truck) or Pasta Monsta Food Truck.

Of course, being part of the greater Tampa Bay area lends itself to many activities, adventures and opportunities galore. In addition to a wide range of cultural offerings and nightlife venues, the city is home to major sporting franchises in the NFL, NHL and MLB, all three of which have won (or competed for) championship titles in recent years. 

Is Brandon an Affordable Place to Live?

Overall, the cost of living in Brandon is 5% lower than the national average. The biggest savings come in the area of housing costs, with Brandon approximately 28% lower than the national average. Groceries are on par with the rest of the U.S., but transportation costs (largely because of the size of the metro) and utilities (+16%) are above the median, according to Payscale.com. 

The median home value is $187,000 vs. the national average of $217,500. Rentals, which make up about 47% of the local market, are above the national average, at $1,271 vs. $1,062, according to Niche.com.

CITYSTATECOST OF LIVING*
BrandonFL-5% (National Avg.)
AkronOH+0.7%
SurpriseAZ-6%
TopekaKS-0.6%
FriscoTX-4.6%
*Compared with cities of similar size, via Payscale.com.

Is Brandon a Safe Place to Live?

Brandon is considered a safe place to live. CrimeGrades.org gives Brandon, FL, a B+ rating, placing it in the 73rd percentile. That means only 27% of cities are safer, while 73% are more dangerous than Brandon. It rates better than the Florida average and the national average.

Pros and Cons of Living in Brandon, FL

As with every place you might be considering, there are pros and cons to living in one area versus another. Similarly, one person’s “pro” might be another’s “con,” so it’s important to determine which things are important to you and your family.

Education

Niche.com ranks Hillsborough County Public Schools as the second-best district in the Tampa metro area. It also ranks as the state’s most diverse, and is the fourth-best for athletics. It has 223,305 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading.

Employment

Since it primarily exists as a bedroom community for the bay area, Brandon itself doesn’t have much in the way of industry or business parks. The majority of employment in the immediate area comes from the local hospital and related healthcare fields, schools, and customer service-type jobs.

The good news is employment throughout the greater Tampa Bay area is on the rise. Unemployment dipped to 3.6% in early 2022, half of what it was in 2021, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Climate

The Brandon area lies in a humid, subtropical zone. This means the summer is long, hot and humid, with temps averaging in the mid to upper 80s. Winters are milder and typically dry, averaging 62 F. Being a bit farther inland, the area often experiences a couple of nights below freezing each year.

Owning vs. renting

For those looking to own a home in Brandon, the good news is that it’s more affordable than elsewhere in the U.S. However, only 53% of the area’s residents own, while the remaining 47% rent. Rental costs are much higher than the national average, making Brandon more expensive than many places, according to Niche.com.

What’s Next for Moving to Brandon?

Good schools, close to Tampa, affordable homeownership, plus low crime—all enticing aspects of living in Brandon. But expensive rent, humid summers and a lack of local career opportunities might change your mind.

If your move requires additional self-storage, visit Store Space in Brandon, or use our storage location finder for your nearest location!

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