Quick answer
A 5×10 in the Kansas City metro averaged about ~$55–$65/mo on SpareFoot and FindStorageFast (Aug 2026) and ~$41–$44/mo on Public Storage's brand chart, with promo floors as low as ~$14–$19/mo. 'Cheapest' 5×10s usually mean a short online promo, outdoor drive-up, or an east-metro pad.
Last researched · Snapshot from public facility and listing pages — confirm with the facility before you rent.
A 5×10 (50 sq ft) is the default “studio overflow / seasonal bins / mattress upright” ask. It is usually cheaper than a 10×10, but the promo floor vs street rate gap is just as wide — and outdoor drive-up vs climate hallway can double the bill.
This page is a metro price snapshot (researched 2026-09-14), not a live inventory feed. Aggregator floors and brand online rates change daily — call or check the facility page before you rent.
Disclosure: When affiliate links go live, we may earn a commission if you reserve through a partner. Rates below are research snapshots, not a booking guarantee.
Metro averages (5×10)
| Source | What it measures | 5×10 signal (verify) |
|---|---|---|
| SpareFoot KC marketplace | Listed / booked averages (updated ~Aug 2026) | KC MO avg ~$55–$61/mo; listed lowest ~$14/mo (SROA E. 22nd Terrace — promo / thin inventory — confirm unit type) |
| FindStorageFast KC | Monitored facility rates (Aug 16, 2026 snapshot) | KC avg ~$65/mo; lowest ~$19/mo (Extra Space Marion Ridge class — reconfirm) |
| Public Storage brand averages | Their KC-area size chart | Brand avg ~$41–$44/mo; lowest ~$18/mo — often online-only outdoor / small inventory |
| Public Storage Overland Park chart | JoCo brand average | OP avg ~$44/mo; lowest ~$18/mo |
| Public Storage Independence chart | East metro brand average | Independence avg ~$47/mo; lowest ~$18/mo |
| SpareFoot Overland Park | Marketplace OP average | OP avg ~$62/mo; lowest ~$25/mo (Extra Space Mastin class — reconfirm) |
Takeaway: “Cheapest” 5×10 in marketing often means a short online promo, outdoor drive-up, or an east-metro pad — not the climate hallway next to your apartment.
Suburb price bands (5×10 draft)
| Area | Draft band (verify) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Independence / east KC | ~$14–$60 | SpareFoot / Extra Space floors often land here; climate indoor can jump to ~$60+ |
| Kansas City, MO core | ~$22–$75 | Public Storage / Extra Space / StorageMart online deals vs Midtown / Plaza premiums |
| Merriam / Shawnee | ~$22–$65 | PS Lenexa Santa Fe Trail online ~$22; Shawnee 63rd online ~$43 |
| Overland Park / JoCo | ~$25–$62 | SpareFoot OP avg ~$62; PS Farley outdoor online ~$31 vs in-store ~$62 |
| Northland / Gladstone | ~$59–$85 | Often above south/east metro for the same size |
| Blue Springs / Lee’s Summit | ~$40–$90 | Check drive-up vs climate; prior Blue Springs / LS guides show wide size spreads |
Sample facility online snapshots (5×10)
Online-only prices below were visible on brand or aggregator pages around research day (2026-09-14). They are draft estimates — verify unit type (outdoor vs climate) and month-2+ price.
14 listings · details as published by each facility or listing site on the research date — confirm before you rent.
Storage Rentals of America — E. 22nd Ter
9006 E 22nd Ter, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Outside units common
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- Aggregator / SpareFoot floor ~$14–$30/mo — confirm size + type
Extra Space — Gillham Plz
3122 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Check climate tag
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$27–$30/mo
Extra Space — Chestnut Ave
1226 Chestnut Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Check unit type
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$40–$44/mo
Public Storage — Santa Fe Trail (Lenexa)
12100 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS
- Unit type note
- Climate indoor listed on some SKUs
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- Online ~$22/mo vs in-store ~$28 (climate 5×10 class)
Public Storage — Farley (Overland Park)
7840 Farley St, Overland Park, KS
- Unit type note
- Outside / drive-up listed
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- Online ~$31/mo vs in-store ~$62/mo
Public Storage — E 67th Ter
8601 E 67th Ter, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Outside drive-up listed
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- Online ~$57/mo vs in-store ~$76–$95
Public Storage — E 31st (Independence)
109 E 31st St, Independence, MO
- Unit type note
- Outside / drive-up
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- Online ~$36–$44/mo vs higher in-store
Public Storage — Merriam Frontage
7100 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$51–$68/mo
Public Storage — Shawnee 63rd
12716 W 63rd St, Shawnee, KS
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$43–$57/mo
StorageMart — E 8th St
1015 E 8th St, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Check unit type
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$42–$52/mo
StorageMart — I-29 / I-35
4121 NE Davidson Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Check unit type
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$59–$69/mo
StorageMart — Southwest Blvd
195 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, KS
- Unit type note
- Check unit type
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$88–$99/mo — not the cheap band
Go Store It — Bannister Rd
5615 Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- Storage.com snapshot ~$49/mo (thin inventory note)
Public Storage — Gladstone N Oak
6810 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 5×10 onlineverify
- SpareFoot deal snapshot ~$64–$85/mo
Sources: SpareFoot Kansas City facility list + size averages (Aug 2026 update); Public Storage KC / Overland Park / Independence 5×10 listing pages; FindStorageFast KC size table (Aug 16, 2026); Storage.com Go Store It Bannister listing.
What fits in a 5×10
| Fits (typical) | Usually does not fit |
|---|---|
| Studio overflow, seasonal bins, bike + boxes | Full 1-bedroom furniture set |
| Mattress upright + dresser (tight) | Sofa + bed + dining set |
| Motorcycle / small tools (drive-up) | Boat / trailer (need vehicle parking) |
If you need a full apartment, see Cheapest 10×10 Storage in Kansas City Metro and How to Pick Unit Size for a 1-Bedroom Move in KC.
What “cheapest” usually hides
- Promo vs street — Month-1 online rate can jump hard after the special ends.
- Outdoor vs climate — KC summers cook vinyl, wood, and electronics in metal drive-up bays.
- Admin + insurance — Brands often add a one-time admin fee (~$29 on some Public Storage pages) plus required coverage.
- Access hours — A cheap unit with a 10 p.m. gate is the wrong pick for overnight loading.
- Inventory left — Aggregator “from $14” floors are often one unit, wrong type, or gone by afternoon.
Buyer checklist
- Ask for the month-2+ price in writing, not just the web special
- Confirm outdoor drive-up vs climate hallway for that exact unit
- Add admin fee + tax + insurance to the monthly number
- Compare Independence / Shawnee / Lenexa if you can drive 15–25 minutes
- Measure tallest item vs door height before locking a cheap outdoor bay
- If you need true overnight access, filter hours before filtering price
Who this page is for
- Price-first renters who only need seasonal / studio space
- Students and apartment-swappers between leases
- Anyone comparing JoCo premiums vs Independence / east metro floors for a small unit
Related
- Cheapest 10×10 storage in the Kansas City metro
- How to pick unit size for a 1-bedroom move in KC
- Drive-up storage near Blue Springs
- Climate-controlled storage in Shawnee
- 24-hour access Olathe & Lenexa
Page 10 draft for KC Storage Guide. Market averages and facility snapshots dated 2026-09-14. Re-verify every rate and hour before treating as current. No affiliate URLs until approved programs + disclosure.