# KC Storage Guide

> Independent, research-dated comparisons of self-storage across the Kansas City metro — climate-controlled, drive-up, vehicle & boat, 24-hour access, and price snapshots by city. No invented prices, ratings, or reviews.

KC Storage Guide (https://kcstorageguide.com) publishes 46 research-dated comparison guides for self-storage in the Kansas City metro (Missouri and Kansas). Each guide lists facilities with addresses, claimed gate/access hours, climate and drive-up notes, and dated price snapshots taken from public facility and listing pages. Prices are snapshots, not quotes — each guide shows its "Last researched" date, and readers should confirm with the facility. We do not publish ratings or reviews and do not invent prices.

When citing, please link the specific guide URL and mention the research date.

Full text of every guide: https://kcstorageguide.com/llms-full.txt

## Climate-controlled storage

- [Climate-Controlled Storage in Liberty & Kearney, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-liberty-kearney): In Liberty, the lowest climate 10×10 prices on research day were StorageMart on N Church Rd ($70–$95/mo web specials on Storage.com, tagged heated only) and Public Storage on N Stewart Rd ($112–$117/mo online, cheaper than its own outside drive-up 10×10 at $140). In Kearney, Kearney West Storage lists a climate 10×15 at $125/mo with 24-hour access, and North Park Storage says climate units start at $82/mo. (Last researched 2026-10-07.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in North Kansas City & Gladstone, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-north-kansas-city-gladstone): In North Kansas City and Gladstone, the clearest climate-controlled options on research day were Attic Storage on Macon St in NKC, Extra Space on NE Antioch Rd (brand range 55–80°F) and Gladstone Self Storage on N Broadway (55–85°F published). The two Public Storage pads on N Oak Trafficway showed only outside drive-up units online (10×10 about $117–$137/mo), so ask for a climate unit before you book there. (Last researched 2026-10-05.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Mission, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-mission): Clearest in-city tagged climate web floors on research day sit at Public Storage Foxridge — climate 5×10 interior ~$119 / outdoor climate ~$118; climate 10×10 interior ~$140 / outdoor climate ~$129. StorageMart SMP posts heated-only climate 10×10 ~$114–$160 — label NE OP / Mission edge and ask heat+cool. (Last researched 2026-10-02.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in De Soto, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-de-soto): Clearest in-city tagged climate web floors on research day sit at DeSoto Self Storage (Lexington) — climate 5×10 ~$129 and climate 10×10 ~$149. Gardner Public Storage posts much lower online climate promo floors (climate 10×10 ~$37 elev) — label as Gardner spillover and confirm size / floor / month-2+. (Last researched 2026-09-30.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Prairie Village, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-prairie-village): Clearest tagged climate web floors for PV renters on research day sit at StorageMart Shawnee Mission Pkwy (climate 10×10 ~$114–$160 promo; ask heat+cool) and Public Storage Foxridge (Mission) (climate 5×5 ~$58; climate 10×10 indoor ~$166 / outdoor climate ~$153). Extra Space Farley / Mastin add brand 55–80°F spillover. (Last researched 2026-09-28.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Merriam, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-merriam): Clearest tagged climate web floors on research day sit at StorageMart Frontage (climate 10×10 ~$130–$163 promo) and StorageMart 67th (climate 5×10 ~$54–$68; ask climate 10×10), plus Public Storage Foxridge (Mission) for indoor climate 5×10 ~$78 and climate 10×10 outdoor climate ~$122. Merriam Public Storage Frontage is useful for drive-up comparison but needs a live climate ask. (Last researched 2026-09-25.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Olathe & Lenexa, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-olathe-lenexa): Clearest full climate web floors on research day sit at Public Storage Monroe (climate 10×10 ~$82–$86 online), Strang Line (climate 10×10 ~$62 online), and JustSelfStorage Mur-Len (climate 10×10 elevator ~$60 / 1st-floor ~$68 online). StorTropolis Lenexa climate 10×10 ~$84 on 2nd floor is competitive; Extra Space Lenexa smalls run hot on promos but need a live tagged 10×10. (Last researched 2026-09-24.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Independence, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-independence): Clearest full climate web floors in Independence on research day sit at Extra Space Hwy 24 (elevator climate 10×10 ~$42–$46 class) and Public Storage E 42nd Terr (tagged climate 5×5 / 5×10 online). StorageMart Hwy 40 is strong for heated indoor but often premiums above Extra Space / PS web specials — and may be heated-only. (Last researched 2026-09-22.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Raytown, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-raytown): A true climate unit in Raytown is clearest at Public Storage Woodson (climate 5×10 online ~$68–$78 class on research day). Hwy 350 and James A Reed are strong for outdoor / drive-up price floors but are not climate-first picks until you confirm a tagged climate SKU. (Last researched 2026-09-21.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Lee's Summit, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-lees-summit): A true climate 10×10 in Lee’s Summit commonly lands ~$90–$160/mo on Public Storage Douglas web specials, with StorageMart all-climate (Port Dr) and mixed pads offering lower “from” promo floors that need a size/climate SKU confirm — outdoor drive-up on the same corridors can undercut climate by $30–$80. (Last researched 2026-09-18.)
- [Climate-Controlled 10×10 Storage in Independence & Grain Valley, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-10x10-storage-independence-grain-valley): A true climate 10×10 on the Independence / Grain Valley corridor commonly lands ~$55–$90/mo on Extra Space / Public Storage web specials and ~$90–$180+/mo once you hit heated-only indoor StorageMart SKUs, first-floor premiums, or Blue Springs StorTropolis climate floors — outdoor 10×10s can undercut that by $20–$60. (Last researched 2026-09-17.)
- [Climate-Controlled 5×10 Storage in Johnson County, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-5x10-storage-johnson-county): A true climate 5×10 in JoCo commonly lands ~$22–$55/mo on web specials and ~$40–$90/mo once you leave the promo / upper-floor / thin-inventory floor — outdoor 5×10s can undercut that by $10–$30. (Last researched 2026-09-17.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Blue Springs, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-blue-springs): Blue Springs climate units seen online ran about ~$34–$47/mo for a 5×5 and ~$70–$140/mo for a 10×10, at four StorageMart pads, StorTropolis NW Jefferson and Public Storage S 7 Hwy. Blue Springs Self Storage and All Secured Storage do not advertise climate units — treat them as drive-up picks. (Last researched 2026-09-16.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Shawnee, KS](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-shawnee): Shawnee climate-controlled units seen online ran roughly ~$23–$75/mo for a 5×5, ~$85–$100/mo for a 5×10 and ~$70–$155/mo for a 10×10 across StorageMart W 43rd, StorTropolis, Extra Space W 63rd, Public Storage Vista Dr and Hedge Lane, and U-Haul Shawnee. U-Haul Shawnee publishes a ~65–85°F climate range, and listed gates close between 9:00 and 10:00 PM. (Last researched 2026-09-10.)
- [Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Overland Park, KS — Prices & Hours Compared](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/climate-controlled-storage-overland-park): This Overland Park page is a climate-storage checklist, not a price table: confirm the climate range in writing, gate hours for indoor halls, and the online promo vs month-2+ price before you rent. As a size guide, a 5×10 fits a studio or small furniture and a 10×10 fits a 1-bedroom apartment (tight). (Last researched 2026-09-04.)

## Drive-up storage units

- [Drive-Up Storage Units in North Kansas City & Gladstone, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-north-kansas-city-gladstone): The cheapest tagged drive-up 10×10 we found in North Kansas City and Gladstone on research day was Public Storage at 7707 N Oak Trafficway ($80/mo online, $100 in store), with an enclosed drive-up 10×20 there at $116/mo online. StorageMart on NE Davidson Rd lists drive-up units from 5×5 to 10×30 (10×10 from $105/mo on its own page), Royal State Storage on NW Vivion Rd lists a drive-up 10×15 at $99/mo, and Gladstone Self Storage on N Broadway shows outdoor-access 10×10s at $139/mo web rate. (Last researched 2026-10-08.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Liberty & Kearney, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-liberty-kearney): In Liberty, the clearest drive-up prices on research day were Public Storage on N Stewart Rd (outside drive-up 5×10 $50/mo and 10×10 $140/mo online) and StorageMart on N Church Rd (drive-up 10×10 $112/mo web special on Storage.com); both Attic Storage pads on Route 291 advertise drive-up and high-door units but didn't show prices. In Kearney, North Kearney Storage says every unit is drive-up, and Kearney West Storage lists a 10×10 at $75/mo with 24-hour access. (Last researched 2026-10-06.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Overland Park, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-overland-park): A true outdoor drive-up 10×10 in Overland Park commonly lands ~$77–$101/mo on web specials (PS Hemlock ~$77–$89; PS Mastin ~$85–$88; Extra Space Farley ~$101 web / often higher in-store). Small outdoor floors can start ~$14–$56/mo. (Last researched 2026-10-02.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Merriam, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-merriam): A true outdoor drive-up 10×10 in Merriam commonly lands ~$88–$143/mo on web specials (StorageMart 67th ~$88–$123; PS Frontage swing ~$92–$94 online / ~$112–$115 in-store; StorageMart Frontage ~$114–$143). Small outdoor floors can start ~$39–$76/mo. (Last researched 2026-09-30.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Shawnee, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-shawnee): A true outdoor drive-up 10×10 in Shawnee commonly lands ~$80–$110/mo on web specials (StorageMart W 43rd ~$82–$101; PS Hedge Lane ~$90 online / ~$110 in-store; Vista outdoor class ~$78–$104). Small outdoor floors can start ~$33–$65/mo. (Last researched 2026-09-28.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Independence, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-independence): A true outdoor drive-up 10×10 in Independence commonly lands ~$75–$120/mo on web specials (StorageMart Hub often ~$74–$89; PS M 291 ~$95 online on research day). Small outdoor floors can start ~$30–$60/mo. (Last researched 2026-09-24.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Raytown, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-raytown): A true outdoor drive-up 10×10 near Raytown commonly lands ~$80–$150/mo on web specials (James A Reed often cheaper online ~$82; Hwy 350 ran hotter ~$117 online on research day). Small outdoor floors can start ~$22–$30/mo. (Last researched 2026-09-23.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units in Olathe & Lenexa, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-olathe-lenexa): A true outdoor drive-up 10×10 on this corridor commonly lands ~$65–$140/mo on web specials, with Public Storage Lenexa Long St running hotter online (~$136) and JustSelfStorage Olathe often cheaper on the same size (~$68 online) — outdoor smalls can start much lower; climate indoor is a different SKU. (Last researched 2026-09-18.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units Near Blue Springs, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-blue-springs): Six Blue Springs facilities advertise drive-up units; Public Storage S 7 Hwy showed an outdoor drive-up 10×10 at ~$72/mo online (vs ~$120 in-store) on research day. StorageMart, StorTropolis and Blue Springs Self Storage gates close at 10:00 p.m., while Public Storage lists 9:00 p.m. by default. (Last researched 2026-09-11.)
- [Drive-Up Storage Units Near Lee's Summit, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/drive-up-storage-lees-summit): Lee's Summit drive-up options include StorageMart Oldham Pkwy and Rice Rd, Jefferson Street Storage, Storage Rentals of America NE Sloan and Public Storage NE Douglas; aggregator web snapshots put a 10×10 at SROA Sloan around ~$84–$94/mo. StorageMart and Jefferson Street Storage list access about 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; Public Storage NE Douglas lists 6 a.m.–9 p.m. (Last researched 2026-09-04.)

## Vehicle, RV & boat storage

- [Vehicle, Boat & RV Storage in Raytown, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-raytown): The cheapest open vehicle parking inside Raytown on research day was Public Storage at 9624 E 350 Hwy: uncovered 8×20 spaces at $46–$51/mo online and an 8×30 at $58/mo online, all with a $1 first-month promo. Public Storage at 7900 Woodson Rd had no open parking listed but posted enclosed boat-or-vehicle units from a climate-controlled 10×25 at $209/mo online up to a 10×45 at $334/mo, and it advertises 24/7 access available. Just outside city limits, Public Storage on James A Reed Rd listed uncovered 10×20 parking at $37/mo online on a Halloween sale ($74 list). (Last researched 2026-10-13.)
- [Vehicle, Boat & RV Storage in North Kansas City & Gladstone, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-north-kansas-city-gladstone): The clearest posted outdoor vehicle price in North Kansas City and Gladstone on research day was Public Storage at 7707 N Oak Trafficway: uncovered 10×20 vehicle parking at $78/mo online ($98 list / in-store). That pad also advertises boat, car and RV storage and 24/7 access available. Public Storage at 6810 N Oak lists car storage and SelfStorage.com-tagged vehicle drive-up units from a 10×20 at $152/mo online. Royal State Storage on NW Vivion Rd advertises RV, boat and trailer uncovered parking (no parking-space price on its site). Kansas City North Storage near KCI (spillover) lists uncovered parking from $115/mo and enclosed vehicle-allowed units up to a 13.5×50 at $495/mo. (Last researched 2026-10-12.)
- [Vehicle, Boat & RV Storage in Liberty & Kearney, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-liberty-kearney): The lowest posted RV/boat prices in Liberty and Kearney on research day were at Kearney West Storage on MO-92: outside 12×40 lots at $40–$50/mo and covered RV spaces at $110–$160/mo (several on a waiting list). North Kearney Storage listed vehicle/RV spaces from 12×22 to 12×30 at $60–$65/mo, and Liberty Bend Storage listed outdoor RV spaces from 10×20 at $60 to 10×40 at $119/mo. Both Attic Storage pads on Route 291 advertise RV, car and boat parking; StorageCafe showed a 10×20 vehicle space at Liberty North for $90/mo. (Last researched 2026-10-09.)
- [Vehicle & Boat Storage in Overland Park, KS](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-overland-park): Overland Park vehicle, boat and RV parking is offered at Extra Space Mastin Dr (outdoor ~8×20–8×35 parking plus enclosed vehicle drive-up), StorageMart W 135th, Antioch & 151st and W 153rd, and Public Storage Mastin and Hemlock. Listed gates are mostly 6:00 AM–10:00 PM, with 24/7 access available on request at some sites. (Last researched 2026-10-01.)
- [Vehicle & Boat Storage in Shawnee, KS](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-shawnee): Shawnee's dedicated RV and boat lot is RecNation on W 43rd St (outdoor uncovered pads ~9×20–12×45 and longer, dump station), alongside StorageMart W 43rd, Public Storage Hedge Lane and Vista Dr, and Extra Space W 63rd. Most listed gates run 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. (Last researched 2026-09-29.)
- [Vehicle & Boat Storage in Olathe & Lenexa, KS](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-olathe-lenexa): Olathe and Lenexa vehicle storage ranges from indoor RV and large-boat bays at The Storage Place (15525 S Pflumm Rd; 12–14 ft doors, ~30–80 ft deep) to paved outdoor parking at StorageMart S Enterprise and uncovered or covered pads at Public Storage and Extra Space in Lenexa. Most listed gates run about 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. (Last researched 2026-09-25.)
- [Vehicle & Boat Storage in Blue Springs, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-blue-springs): Blue Springs vehicle, boat and RV parking centers on StorageMart's Hwy 40, NE Jefferson and NW Outer Rd pads (uncovered spaces, RV parking up to ~30 ft at NE Jefferson, enclosed RV/boat units up to ~12×40 class at Outer Rd), with gates closing at 10:00 p.m. Public Storage area averages on research day were ~$87–$88/mo for RV storage and ~$147–$151/mo for car/vehicle — area averages, not facility quotes. (Last researched 2026-09-23.)
- [Vehicle & Boat Storage in Lee's Summit, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-lees-summit): Lee's Summit RV Storage (33803 E US Hwy 50) lists indoor temperature-controlled RV slots plus outdoor pads with 24/7/365 access, and StorageMart Jones Industrial and E Hwy 50 market boat and RV parking (Jones Industrial: 6 a.m.–10 p.m., 24-hour access on request). Wise Moving Storage and Flex Spaces add RV/boat and trailer parking options. (Last researched 2026-09-22.)
- [Vehicle & Boat Storage in Independence, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/vehicle-boat-storage-independence): Independence RV, boat and vehicle parking options include Stadium RV Park (24-hour access, 50-amp hookup spaces), Extra Space E Hwy 24 (covered and uncovered RV & boat parking; the brand cites an Independence average of ~$108/mo), Royal State Storage Lake City and StorageMart's Independence sites. Call for current pad lengths and prices — Stadium RV Park posts no web rate table. (Last researched 2026-09-10.)

## 24-hour access storage

- [24-Hour Access Storage in Blue Springs, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/24-hour-access-storage-blue-springs): Only one Blue Springs facility advertised a facility-level 24/7 badge on research day: Public Storage at 715 S 7 Hwy. It still lists regular access hours of 6:00 AM–10:00 PM next to that badge, so ask how after-hours entry works. All four StorageMart pads in Blue Springs say access closes at 10:00 PM and made no overnight claim on their own pages, even though SpareFoot's 24-hour filter lists all four. The cheapest posted 10×10 in town was a $60 drive-up at StorageMart NW Outer Rd (closes 10 PM); the cheapest 10×10 at the 24/7-badge pad was $86 climate on a Halloween sale ($172 list). (Last researched 2026-10-19.)
- [24-Hour Access Storage in Lee's Summit, MO (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/24-hour-access-storage-lees-summit): Only one Lee's Summit facility advertised a facility-level 24/7 badge on research day: Public Storage at 1420 NE Douglas Street. It still lists regular access hours of 6:00 AM–10:00 PM next to that badge, so ask how after-hours entry works. Two StorageMart pads (Jones Industrial and Hwy 50) say 24-hour access is available on request or with approval; their default gates close at 10:00 PM. Douglas had the lowest climate 10×10 in town at $55/mo online ($110 list) on a Halloween sale. (Last researched 2026-10-16.)
- [24-Hour Access Storage in Shawnee, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/24-hour-access-storage-shawnee): Only two Shawnee facilities advertised 24/7 access on their own pages on research day: Public Storage at 12716 W 63rd Street and at 6855 Hedge Lane Terrace. Both list regular access hours of 6:00 AM–10:00 PM next to a "24/7 Access Available" badge, so ask how after-hours access works before you rent. Hedge Lane had the lowest 10×10 of the two, a drive-up unit at $49/mo online ($98 list) on a Halloween sale. The other four Public Storage pads, StorageMart on W 43rd St, Extra Space on W 63rd St and U-Haul on Silverheel St all listed access ending at 10:00 PM. (Last researched 2026-10-15.)
- [24-Hour Access Storage in Overland Park, KS (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/24-hour-access-storage-overland-park): Only two Overland Park facilities advertised 24/7 access on their own pages on research day: Public Storage at 11230 Mastin Street and at 12501 Hemlock Street. Both list regular access hours of 6:00 AM–10:00 PM next to a "24/7 Access Available" badge, so ask how after-hours access works before you rent. Hemlock had the lowest prices of the two, with drive-up 10×10 units at $39/mo online ($78 list) on a Halloween sale. The other four Public Storage pads and all eight StorageMart pads in Overland Park listed access ending at 10:00 PM. (Last researched 2026-10-14.)
- [24-Hour Access Storage in Independence & Grain Valley, MO](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/24-hour-access-storage-independence-grain-valley): Grain Valley Storage (203 E 3rd St) advertises true 24/7 unit access once you receive an access code, StorageMart S 291 Hwy offers 24-hour access by application, and Extra Space SW Eagles Pkwy tags some units 24 Hour Access. Public Storage E 31st and M 291, StorageMart Hub Dr and NW Jefferson, and Independence U-Storage list gates that close at 9–10 p.m. — extended hours, not 24/7. (Last researched 2026-09-15.)
- [24-Hour Access Storage in Olathe & Lenexa](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/24-hour-access-storage-olathe-lenexa): Public Storage E Spruce and S Mahaffie (Olathe) and Long St and Santa Fe Trail (Lenexa) list 24/7 access as available, and Olathe Self Storage lists access 12:00 AM–11:59 PM daily. StorageMart Dennis Ave is extended (~6 a.m.–10 p.m.), not true 24/7 — many Olathe and Lenexa facilities stop around 10 p.m. (Last researched 2026-09-04.)

## Cheapest units by size

- [Cheapest 10×20 Storage in Kansas City Metro (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/cheapest-10x20-storage-kansas-city-metro): A 10×20 in the Kansas City metro averaged roughly ~$146–$155/mo across SpareFoot, StorageCafe, Public Storage and Extra Space (2026), and climate 10×20s often run ~$189–$197/mo. Promo floors as low as ~$31–$47/mo usually mean thin inventory or outdoor drive-up — confirm size and type. (Last researched 2026-09-21.)
- [Cheapest 5×5 Storage in Kansas City Metro (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/cheapest-5x5-storage-kansas-city-metro): A 5×5 in the Kansas City metro averaged about ~$43–$46/mo on SpareFoot and FindStorageFast (Aug–Sep 2026) and ~$22–$28/mo on Public Storage and Extra Space brand charts, with web-special floors around ~$9–$14/mo. Those low floors are often online-only outdoor units or thin inventory. (Last researched 2026-09-16.)
- [Cheapest 5×10 Storage in Kansas City Metro (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/cheapest-5x10-storage-kansas-city-metro): 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 2026-09-14.)
- [Cheapest 10×10 Storage in Kansas City Metro (2026 Snapshot)](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/cheapest-10x10-storage-kansas-city-metro): A 10×10 in the Kansas City metro averaged about ~$73/mo (Extra Space, Apr 2026) to ~$107/mo (StorageCafe non-climate street rate, Jul 2026), with Independence (~$48–$99) at the low end and Gladstone / Northland (~$109–$131) at the high end. 'Cheapest' listings usually mean a short promo or an outdoor drive-up unit, not climate control. (Last researched 2026-09-08.)

## Student storage

- [Student / Apartment Storage Near KU Lawrence](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/student-apartment-storage-ku-lawrence): Four Lawrence facilities near KU market student or month-to-month storage: A1 Self Storage (claims under 5 minutes from KU), Devon Self Storage at 1601 W 23rd St, and UpLift Self Storage on W 6th St and Princeton Blvd. A 5×5 suits dorm boxes and a mini fridge; a 10×10 fits most 1-bedroom apartment furniture. (Last researched 2026-09-04.)

## Unit size guides

- [How to Pick Unit Size for a 1-Bedroom Move in KC](https://kcstorageguide.com/guides/unit-size-1br-move-kc): Most 1-bedroom moves in the Kansas City metro land in a 5×10 or 10×10, and a 10×10 is the default pick for a full 1BR (bed, dresser, sofa, boxes). Go smaller only for bins and a mattress; go to a 10×15 for oversized furniture, garage overflow, or a center aisle. (Last researched 2026-09-10.)

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