Self Storage Units Near You in Manhattan, NY

Cheap Storage Units Near You in Manhattan, New York

Public Storage makes it easy to find affordable self-storage in New York City. With clean, convenient storage unit locations across the area, you can organize, declutter, and free up space at home or work. Whether you’re planning a move or clearing out clutter, our storage units are built to fit your needs.

Climate Control

Climate-controlled storage units help reduce the effects of heat, humidity, and cold while keeping visits comfortable year-round. It’s an ideal option for storing wood furniture, leather, fabrics, and other items that do best in consistent conditions.

Drive-Up Access

Storage units with drive-up access give you ground-level convenience for quick drop-offs and pick-ups. Pull up to your unit and store or retrieve boxes, tools, or equipment without hauling them indoors.

Car/Vehicle Storage

Public Storage makes car storage simple with covered, uncovered, and enclosed unit options. It’s an easy way to free up space at home while keeping your vehicle close and ready when you need it.

Boat Storage

Stash canoes, kayaks, jet skis, or trailered boats between trips. With ground-level and covered boat storage unit options available, you can clear driveway space, store your watercraft, and have it ready for your next outing.

RV Storage

Create space at home and keep your RV ready for the road with open or covered parking storage unit options. Enclosed drive-up storage units are also available for smaller trailers and campers, making it easy to store your vehicle.

24/7 Access

Our 24/7 Access upgrade lets you enter your storage space whenever you need to—day or night. With bright lighting, personalized gate codes, and around-the-clock support, it’s storage that works around your schedule, not the other way around.

Clean Storage Facilities

Public Storage facilities are cleaned and maintained regularly, so every visit feels comfortable and organized. Hallways, elevators, and loading areas are kept tidy to make moving in and out simple.

Business Storage

Running a business takes space, and Public Storage makes it easy to find it. Our flexible, month-to-month rentals help you store inventory, organize supplies, or manage equipment without the cost of extra office space.

Trusted Storage Facilities

Public Storage facilities feature keypad entry, gated access, and bright, well-lit surroundings designed for everyday convenience.

Trusted Nationwide Since 1972

For more than 50 years, Public Storage has been part of life’s biggest moves and everyday moments. With thousands of locations nationwide, we offer clean, convenient spaces to store, organize, and declutter on your terms. Wherever you are, we make it easy to make room for what’s next.

About Manhattan

Manhattan is one of five boroughs that make up New York City, though many think of it as New York City itself. More than 1.6 million people live on Manhattan Island in just under 23 square miles, with the Hudson River to the west, the East River to the east, the Harlem River at the north end, and at its southern terminus the Hudson and East rivers flow into New York Harbor. Densely populated and extremely expensive, the Big Apple is a coveted place to call home for its diversity, dynamic atmosphere, and international prestige. Considered a world capital of culture, finance, and media, Manhattan is home to New York City government buildings as well as the United Nations. Iconic Central Park and architectural wonders from the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building to the Brooklyn Bridge draw a steady stream of visitors and new residents.

Living and Working in Manhattan

Manhattan is home to dozens of unique neighborhoods, longstanding like Greenwich Village or relatively new like NoMad. Wherever you settle, it’s said you can get nearly anything you need within a few blocks. At Public Storage you’ll find plenty of storage locker options to help you store items or keep workout gear between treks to the gym. Our Manhattan storage locations throughout the borough help you find the right storage solutions. Neighborhood parks dot the island, but if the skyscraper shadows get to you, it’s a short trek to the Hudson or East rivers for a wide-open view. Fifth Avenue divides east from west, while Lower Manhattan is known for finance and Midtown for business. Some say anything above 59th is Uptown, others anything north of Central Park. Some New Yorkers go their entire life without owing a car.

Residents pursue careers in finance, healthcare, law and other professional services, retail, manufacturing, and education. Data security, software development, computer engineering, and management positions across a variety of sectors are other strong contenders. Hospitality and tourism provide a range of options as well, especially for young arrivals and those with stars in their eyes.

Manhattan Housing

The median home price in Manhattan is over $1 million, and rents start double the national average. But the options are dizzying: Downtown lofts in TriBeCa and Chinatown, stately apartment buildings around Central Park, Harlem brownstones, Upper West or East Side walkups, riverside penthouses, basement studios. In general, expect big rent for a tiny space. Many newcomers secure sublets until finding a more permanent address. We have plenty of small storage units near you to store excess clothes and furniture while you settle in to your new surroundings.

Manhattan is a metropolitan mecca. As the song goes, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

NYC Storage

Living in the borough means you have to get creative with living in tight spaces. With our mini storage units conveniently located near you, you can quickly unload items in your unit and help provide flexibility at home. Our NYC self storage options are great for small businesses in the are looking for small and large storage units to help their company grow.

Manhattan Schools

New York City Public Schools are highly rated, and there are numerous private schools as well. Some young families stay in Manhattan while others migrate to the suburbs. New York University, Columbia University, Hunter College, Fordham University, and City College of New York are major options for higher education.

Things to do in Manhattan

For green spaces, Central Park offers year-round recreation, culture, and nature. The High Line, one of the newest, is a linear park and rail trail on the West Side. Its transformation from an abandoned rail spur to destination is typical of Manhattan, which is steeped in tradition yet always changing. Must-visit museums include the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, and the Guggenheim. Galleries and specialty museums abound. Madison Square Garden is home to NBA Knicks games and concerts by A-list entertainers. Nightlife is a hallmark of Manhattan, with live music, dining, dancing, and cocktails to fit every taste and budget. Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and Lincoln Center are world-renowned venues, while smaller spaces with newly minted creations abound. Exploring the city on foot is a favorite pastime.

Manhattan Transportation

With one of the largest public transit systems in the world, you can get just about anywhere in the city by bus or subway. Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Terminal, and Penn Station connect commuters and tourists arriving by bus or train to the subway for access to Manhattan and all the other boroughs except Staten Island. The ferry to and from Staten Island is free to ride 365 days a year. West Side Highway and the FDR on the east side move north-south a bit quicker than the avenues. More than 20 bridges and 15 tunnels connect to Manhattan Island dating back to the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883.

Manhattan History

The Lenape were the original Native American residents of the island. Mohawk ironworkers are renowned for erecting its skyscrapers and bridges. Manhattan was briefly the U.S. Capital just after the Declaration of Independence was signed.

The interplay of reinvention and historic preservation are part of its allure, as are strong contrasts. From pizza slices and gourmet eateries with year-long waitlists to Broadway marquees and gritty downtown theater, Manhattan is a place where something new can be discovered around any corner.