When does storage help with a move?
Storage earns its cost in three situations: your move-out and move-in dates don't line up, you're downsizing and need time to decide what to keep, or you're staging a home for sale and want the rooms half-empty. If you're moving at the end of a month, book a week or two ahead. See every facility we list for moving.
How much space do you need?
Size by the home you're leaving, not by counting boxes. If you're between two sizes, take the larger one: you'll want a walkway to reach the back.
| Moving out of | Unit | Holds | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| A room or dorm | 5×5 | Boxes, a desk, a bike, seasonal gear | $121 |
| Studio apartment | 5×10 | Bed, dresser, a few boxes; no large appliances | $170 |
| One-bedroom | 10×10 | Bed, sofa, dining set, boxes | $316 |
| Two-bedroom | 10×15 | Two bedrooms of furniture, some appliances | $429 |
| Three-bedroom house | 10×20 | A full household, or a car | $640 |
Prices are monthly standard rates. The cost guide explains promotions and weekly quotes.
Which features make moving day easier?
- A truck or van at the facility saves renting one. 35 facilities we list offer one.
- Drive-up units let you park at the door. 66 facilities have them.
- A loading dock puts the truck floor level with the building. 36 facilities have one.
- Same-day move-in matters when dates slip.
| Facility | District | Free truck or van on site | Drive-up units | Loading dock | Book online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYZ Storage Toronto West | Old Toronto | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Toronto Midtown | East York | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Toronto Dundas | York | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Toronto Downtown | Old Toronto | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Scarborough | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Etobicoke Lakeshore | Etobicoke | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| XYZ Storage Etobicoke Kipling | Etobicoke | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storwell Scarborough | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Storwell Etobicoke | Etobicoke | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| StorageMart Warden Avenue | Scarborough | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| StorageMart Sheppard Avenue East | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| StorageMart Kennedy Road | Scarborough | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
The first 12 of 35 in the site's list order (Z to A). How lists are ordered.
✓ offered · — not confirmed. Showing facilities with a truck.
How should you pack the unit?
- Load heavy furniture first, against the back wall.
- Stand mattresses and sofas on end to save floor space.
- Put boxes you'll need soon near the door.
- Label every box on two sides, and keep a photo inventory on your phone.
- Leave a walkway down the middle.
What should be on your moving-day checklist?
- Photo ID and the card you booked with
- Proof of insurance, or buy the facility's plan
- A lock, if the facility doesn't supply one
- Furniture blankets and a dolly (ask if the facility lends them)
- The gate code or app login
What else do people ask?
What size storage unit do I need when moving out of a one-bedroom?
A 10×10. It holds a bed, sofa, dining set and boxes, and costs a median $316 a month in Toronto.
Which Toronto storage facilities have a moving truck?
35 of the 89 facilities we list offer a truck or van.
How far ahead should I book storage for a move?
If you are moving at the end of a month, book a week or two ahead.