Self Storage Units Near You in Memphis, TN

Cheap Storage Units Near You in Memphis, TN

Public Storage makes it easy to find affordable self-storage in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, is one of America's most expansive cities, stretching over 300 square miles. It's long been known as one of the most dynamic music scenes in the South, with a rich history that includes iconic greats Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash and B.B. King. Memphis is also famous for its legendary barbecue and is home to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, which attracts tens of thousands of guests every year.

The Memphis economy benefits from its central geographic location, making it an ideal city for shipping, transportation and commerce. In addition to a busy economy, Memphis offers a moderate climate, an affordable cost of living and a number of local parks and attractions.

The History of Memphis

Memphis was founded in 1819 by a group of affluent Americans, including future president Andrew Jackson. It quickly established a flourishing plantation economy, producing cotton, hardwood and several other agricultural products. The early 1900s brought about much change in the city, with city planners developing a revolutionary sewer system, public water system and many parks that you can still visit today. During the civil rights movement, Memphis took center stage as the site of many important events.

Since then, Memphis has grown and changed many times over, evolving into the modern metropolis it's known as today.

Jobs in Memphis

Several large corporations are headquartered in Memphis, including FedEx, International Paper and AutoZone. These three companies alone employ thousands of people in Memphis, providing a wide variety of professional jobs. Other large employers in the area include St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and conservation organization Ducks Unlimited.

The largest industries in Memphis are trade and transportation, professional and business services, education and health services. If you're going to be joining the job market in Memphis, you'll find plenty of opportunity in the city's fastest-growing industries: finance, construction, trade and transportation.

Memphis Neighborhoods

Here are just a few of the neighborhoods you'll want to check out in Memphis:

Cooper-Young

The Cooper-Young neighborhood is an eclectic area with a diverse population and many 1920s bungalows lining its streets. The Cooper-Young Trestle, a massive steel sculpture depicting miniature replicas of actual homes in the area, marks its entrance.

Harbor Town on Mud Island

Founded on the live-work principles of new urbanism, Harbor Town on Mud Island is a unique community that attracts a mix of people. It's designed to be very pedestrian-friendly, with many loft apartments located just a few floors above trendy boutiques and restaurants.

Crosstown

For many years, Crosstown was centered on a massive vacant building that formerly housed the headquarters of Sears Crosstown. However, now that the building is being transformed into a complex for medicine, arts and education, an active arts scene has arrived in the neighborhood, bringing with it a variety of unique businesses and restaurants.

South Main

South Main has an active arts, entertainment and nightlife scene, and many old warehouses in the neighborhood are being converted into hip loft apartments. Once a month, the neighborhood hosts South Main Trolley Night, when you can enjoy public parties and free admission to local galleries.

Memphis Schools

Shelby County Schools manages public schools in Memphis, including elementary, middle and high schools. The district also offers charter and career-focused schools. The district also offers charter and career-focused schools. If you're planning to send your child to private school, there are several elementary and college-prep schools to choose from. Most private institutions in Memphis are faith-based schools, but there are a handful of secular options.

Resources for Moving to Memphis

Here are a few resources to help make your move to Memphis easier:

• Utilities: Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division provides all main utilities in the city.
• Garbage and Recycling: Waste Connections Memphis manages weekly collection of trash and recyclables.
• Transportation: The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) has bus routes in and around the city, and Memphis has worked to make the downtown area more bike-friendly. There's also a city-wide car-sharing program.

Memphis Housing

As a relatively large city, Memphis has a large variety of neighborhoods, most of which have a median home price that's dramatically below the national average. You'll have a wide range of housing options, from single-family homes to large, multi-family developments, all at a very affordable price.