How long do you plan to have your belongings in self-storage? That can depend on numerous factors, like whether you’re preparing for an upcoming move or simply need somewhere to store goods for a home business. Or you could just own way too many baseball cards – we’re not here to judge!

Whatever the reason, one thing you should ask yourself when you’re looking to rent a storage unit is how long you anticipate needing to have your things stored. Some facilities charge different fees depending on your storage plans, and you may find yourself pressured to make a decision fast.

But not with Rancho San Diego Self-Storage.

What is Short-Term Storage?

Short-term storage is typically considered to be anything under three months. This might be the case when you’re between moves, or making renovations to your home and just need somewhere to stuff your belongings while the space is being worked on. If you know exactly how long you’ll need to have your property in storage, you might not have to worry about the pressure to sign a contract with your storage facility. But you should keep in mind that things can change at any moment, and you might find yourself needing that storage unit longer than you originally anticipated. And that can present some trouble.

What is Long-Term Storage?

By some estimates, the average rental period for a storage unit averages out to about 14 months, well past the three-month approximate cutoff for a short-term unit rental. Most storage units sites work similarly. Once you’ve selected a storage site near you, you’ll sign a contract with a storage company for a particular amount of time to secure a rental on a storage unit of your choice. What are some issues this might present? For example, what if you find you don’t need your storage unit for as long as expected? When you’re locked into a contract, you might find yourself stuck paying for storage for an empty unit. Conversely, if you find yourself in need of storage for a longer period than you anticipated, there’s nothing to stop management at your storage site from hiking their rates. That storage unit that was affordable when you first signed your contract might suddenly be much less affordable.

Why Choose Rancho San Diego Self Storage?

First and foremost: no contracts! That’s right, Rancho San-Diego doesn’t require renters of storage units to sign a contract for any particular period of time. We’re currently offering a move-in special of 50% off your first month’s rental with no long-term commitment required.

Rancho San Diego Self Storage offers a wide variety of rental units in different sizes, ranging from a 5×5-square foot closet-sized space all the way to 10×30 square feet, roughly the size of a large one-car garage and big enough for furnishings from a four- or five-bedroom house. We even offer RV storage space for your seasonal ride. Our storage units are secure and climate-controlled, and you can trust that your belongings will be safe with us no matter how long you plan to store them for. We offer a 10% monthly discount for our service members.

And if you think you’ll need that storage unit for a long while, we do offer long-term rates like paying for 5 and a half months and getting two weeks free. Pay for 11 months, and you’ll receive the 12th month free.

So what are you waiting for? Contact Rancho San Diego Self Storage today!