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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 Rochester a Good Place to Live?

Rochester skyline-answer, "is rochester a good place to live?" by reading this blog

The fourth-largest city in New York, the Flower City presents an impressive job market, prestigious education opportunities and a diverse array of attractions—all of which have many people asking, “Is Rochester a good place to live?”

Therefore, we thought we would take a few minutes to assist with research and help you decide if it's worth it to move to Rochester. Keep reading to find out how expensive it is to live in Rochester, if people like living in Rochester and much more. Let’s start by exploring the city at a snapshot and talking more about Rochester’s history.

Is Rochester the perfect place for you to call home? Find out with this quick read!

Rochester in a Snapshot

These statistics should give you a baseline understanding of Rochester’s size and population. Additional characteristics like cost of living, crime and economics are discussed in detail further down. Roughly 211,000 people were living in Rochester in 2020.

Rochester 
Population (2010)210,565
Population (2020)211,238
Area (sq. mi.)37.17
Land Area (sq. mi.)35.77
Water Area (sq. mi.)1.41
Elevation (ft.)203-702
Time ZoneUTC-5 (EST)
*Data was collected from census.gov.

The History of Rochester

Up until the 1797 Treaty of Big Tree, the area in and around Rochester was controlled by the Seneca tribe. Previously, the area had been home to several factions of the Iroquois tribe, which were forced to secede the area after British defeat during the American Revolution.

During the early years of the 19th century, the Rochester of today began to take shape. At first, the area was known as the village of Rochesterville. However, this name was changed in 1823 as the area’s population reached an excess of 2,500 residents. Simultaneously, the Erie Canal east of the Hudson River was opened.

As the 20th century progressed, Rochester began to become a prominent center for the garment industry. Leading fashion pioneers such as Bond Clothing Stores, Fashion Park Clothes, and Stein-Bloch all claimed Rochester as their home.

These days, the area’s population has reached heights of 211,238 residents, and the city is renowned as an educational and photographic processing hotspot. The city also hosts several cultural festivals every year including the Rochester International Jazz Festival and the 360 365 Film Festival.

Rochester is also home to several sports teams including the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A East), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Rhinos (USL), Rochester RazorSharks (PBL) and the Rochester Knighthawks (NLL).

Is Rochester a Safe Place to live?

While other areas of New York state are considered dangerous, Rochester has a crime rating comparably safer than the national average. Overall, CrimeGrade.org, awarded Rochester a composite crime grade of an “A”. Three different scores for violent (A), property (A+) and miscellaneous crime (C-) are all included in this overall score.

This crime grade and report suggest that Rochester is a very safe place to live and work. However, there are a few areas where crime is more common than others. These areas are mostly distributed around the Greater Rochester International Airport and along the southern portions of Lake Shore Blvd, which runs north of the city along Lake Ontario.

Is it Expensive to Live in Rochester?

According to BestPlaces.net, Rochester’s cost of living is one of the lowest in the state of New York. Overall, the state of New York’s cost of living is listed as 120.5 and Rochester is significantly lower at 78.4. These scores are compared to the nation’s average of 100.

Furthermore, the median home cost in Rochester, NY is $130,800 compared to $373,000 in New York State and an average of $291,700 across the nation.

CITYSTATECOST OF LIVING
RochesterNY$130,800
SpokaneWA$335,100
BirminghamAL$79,000
Des MoinesIA$168,700
San BernardinoCA$363,000
*Compared to a national average of 100 by BestPlaces.net.

Looking more closely at the cost-of-living report for Rochester, housing is the area where Rochester is the most affordable compared to the overall cost of living for the United States. However, the city is more expensive in terms of utility and miscellaneous costs. In terms of health care, groceries and transportation Rochester is slightly less expensive than the national average.

What are the Pros and Cons of Living in Rochester?

Pros

The cost of living in Rochester is one of most influential pros of living in the city. This affordability is even more significant when comparing the cost of living in other New York cities. The area’s housing market is also very competitive compared to the national average.

In addition, Rochester’s education systems, community pride and the many points of interest located in and around the city are also significant pros to living in the Flower City.

The city is home to the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology, and is located within two hours to Cornell University. While the pedigree of Cornell speaks for itself, the University of Rochester is also a prestigious university offering 200-plus bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, while RIT is the 10th largest private university in the U.S.

The University of Rochester, Rochester Regional Health and Wegmans Food Markets Inc. are the three largest employers in the Rochester area. Other notable companies and organizations that operate their headquarters in Rochester include Kodak, Xerox and Paychex.

Points of interest in the Rochester area include the Susan B. Anthony house, Highland Park, the Times Square Building, Cinema Theater and Cobbs Hill Park Reservoir.

Cons

Commonly listed cons of living in Rochester include cold and harsh winters and a dispersed public school system. The various elementary, middle and high schools located throughout Rochester are by no means terrible, but the best schools are located on the outskirts of the city. Some individuals may also believe the occasional traffic that occurs throughout Rochester is a con to living in the area. However, compared to other cities of similar size, the traffic in Rochester is nothing to get worked up about.

Do People Like Living in Rochester?

In general, people enjoy living in Rochester, N.Y. One user on the site Quora cited the city’s diverse attractions, world-class music scene and outdoor recreation opportunities as reasons why they love living in the city.

Another review also stated that no matter what you want to do, you can do it in or around Rochester, NY.  This includes skiing, dining, watersports, hiking and other activities.

Wrapping up: Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

Are you interested in calling Rochester home? If so, then make sure to check out our moving tips to help plan your move. In addition, make sure to secure affordable, professional storage from your local Store Space Self Storage facility.

We have two storage facilities located in Rochester and we are excited to provide you professional storage solutions whenever you need!

Use our storage location finder to locate the nearest Space nearest Store Space facility in Rochester, NY.

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