Metro Self Storage - UNIVERSITY Special
Halifax NS
902-442-9069- Climate Control
- Drive-up Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Vehicle Storage
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FindStorageFast helps you find and book cheap storage units in Halifax. Compare live prices from 17 storage facilities across Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bedford to find affordable storage units near you. Filter by price, size, and distance to find the cheapest storage units in Halifax—then book instantly and move in today.
We partner with trusted operators like Metro Self Storage, Storage Inn, Access Storage, Bluebird, and Apple Storage across the region. From the North End and Downtown to Dartmouth, Bedford, Clayton Park, and Spryfield, many facilities offer 1st month FREE when booking with FindStorageFast.
Whether you're a student at Dalhousie, Saint Mary's, NSCC, or Mount Saint Vincent needing summer storage, or a resident looking for climate-controlled units to handle Halifax's maritime humidity, find secure storage units with flexible rental terms.
Halifax NS
902-442-9069
3490 Prescott Street, Halifax, NS
902-702-15886071 Stanley Street, Halifax, NS
902-708-43362894 St Margarets Bay Road Timberlea
902-707-4583100-610 Wright Ave, Dartmouth, NS
782-827-50302618 Clifton Street, Halifax, NS
902-442-9069Halifax
844-307-86732021 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
902-707-457310 Lovett Lake Court Halifax, NS
902-442-9069231 Damascus Road, Halifax, NS
902-708-031225 Walker Ave Sackville, NS
902-442-90697095 Chebucto Road, Halifax, NS
902-707-4573160 Thornhill Drive Dartmouth
902-442-90693B Burley Court Dartmouth NS
902-708-0312201 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Dartmouth, NS
902-442-906991 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, NS
902-707-4576650 Portland Street, Dartmouth , NS
902-609-571342 Glendale Avenue, Sackville, NS
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We verified storage prices with the 18 Halifax storage facilities we partner with. Here are the cheapest rates we found on Halifax storage units (updated January 2, 2026):
| Unit Size | Lowest Price | Cheapest Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Small (25-50 sq ft) | $54.00/month | Metro SS Thornhill |
| Medium (51-100 sq ft) | $122.00/month | Storage Inn - Prescott |
| Large (101-150 sq ft) | $179.00/month | Metro SS - Zatzman |
| Extra Large (150+ sq ft) | $219.00/month | Metro SS - Thornhill |
What fits in each size: Small (25-50 sq ft) holds a walk-in closet worth of items. Medium (51-100 sq ft) fits studio apartment contents. Large (101-150 sq ft) holds a 2-bedroom apartment. Extra Large (150+ sq ft) stores 3-bedroom house or larger.
Unsure what size you need? Check our storage size guide to get a better idea of what fits.
Filter by neighbourhood and compare facility amenities to find the best prices near you..
We track storage prices across the Halifax metro. If you're willing to consider areas just outside downtown Halifax, here's how you can save some money.
| Market | Avg Price (Med Unit) |
|---|---|
| Halifax | $204.00/month |
| Dartmouth | $186.00/month |
| Bedford | $192.00/month |
| Sackville | $178.00/month |
Finding storage near your Halifax neighbourhood matters—especially if you're accessing your unit regularly, don't have a vehicle, or need to avoid bridge crossings during rush hour. Here's exactly what's available in each area, with specific operators and what they offer.
If you near the North End, near the Hydrostone or Agricola Street, Storage Inn operates on Stanley Street and Prescott Street with full climate control starting around $73/month. These locations serve Dalhousie and Saint Mary's students staying on the peninsula. Metro Self Storage on Clifton Street starts around $87/month.
Peninsula storage means avoiding bridge crossings which matters during rush hour (7-9am, 4-6pm). If you're downtown without a vehicle, walking distance beats driving across town.
Features: Climate control, indoor access, no bridge crossings, serves universities
If you live or work in the downtown core, Apple Self Storage Brunswick offers climate control and 24/7 access starting around $79/month. This premium location means premium pricing, but you avoid the hassle of crossing bridges or driving to suburbs. You can walk there from many downtown apartments and offices.
This location serves the Financial District, condo residents in downtown towers, and NSCAD students.
Features: Climate control, 24/7 access, central location, walking distance downtown
If you live in Dartmouth (The Dark Side) side, you've got Halifax's best value for storage units. Apple Self Storage Dartmouth (Hartlen St) starts around $74/month. Metro Self Storage Thornhill Drive starts around $70/month. Access Storage Dartmouth South has promotional units starting at $48/month. Bluebird on Wright Avenue offers climate control, vehicle storage, and boat/RV storage starting at $84/month.
The Macdonald and MacKay bridges add 15 minutes during rush hours if you're coming from Halifax peninsula. Dartmouth facilities typically have better parking and easier loading than peninsula locations.
Features: Best pricing, boat/RV storage available, better parking, bridge crossing from Halifax
If you live near Bedford, Clayton Park, or along the Bedford Highway, facilities here offer great value compared to downtown. Highway 102 connects Bedford to Halifax and Sackville. Most facilities have larger lots offering easier moving truck access than downtown locations.
This area serves Bedford families, Clayton Park condo residents, and west-end Halifax homeowners. Prices here are in between downtown Halifax and Dartmouth rates.
Features: Highway 102 access, no bridges, moderate pricing, easier loading
Storing in Timberlea or Sackville,? Bay Self Storage in Timberlea offers climate control, drive-up access, vehicle storage, and boat/RV storage starting around $75/month. Metro Self Storage Sackville (Glendale Avenue) starts around $81/month with climate control and 24/7 access.
St. Margarets Bay Road connects Timberlea to Highway 103. Sackville connects via Highway 101 and 102. Both areas offer better value than Halifax.
Features: Highway access, suburban pricing, vehicle/boat storage, drive-up available
If you live in the west end near Bayers Lake, Metro Self Storage Bayers Lake offers climate control, drive-up access, and vehicle storage.
Bayers Lake industrial park means wide roads and commercial parking. This location also has easier access for large moving trucks. This location serves west-end Halifax without going all the way to Dartmouth or Bedford.
Features: Highway 102 access, commercial area, easy loading, climate control
Halifax sits directly on the Atlantic with ocean air creating high humidity year-round near the harbour. Atlantic nor'easters bring rapid weather shift, with sudden temperature drops within hours, combined with driving rain. These swings create condensation inside non-climate-controlled units.
Climate-controlled units maintain consistent temperature (typically 55-80°F) and humidity (30-50%) regardless of weather outside.
Why Halifax needs climate control: Waterfront facilities and peninsula locations experience higher moisture levels than Bedford or Sackville inland. Salt air from the harbour creates corrosion on metal items, electronics, and anything with exposed hardware. Humidity causes wood furniture to swell and warp, electronics to corrode, and paper documents to degrade. If you're storing more than 3 months, the premium matters.
Who needs climate control: Families storing antique furniture and keepsakes use climate-controlled units to protect against Halifax's humidity. Musicians store instruments requiring stable conditions. Small businesses storing electronics and sensitive equipment. Anyone storing items they wouldn't leave in an unheated garage through a Halifax winter.
Learn more about climate-controlled storage.
Drive-up units let you pull right up to your storage door and load directly from your vehicle. Rain falls 150+ days per year in Halifax, often sideways off the Atlantic. Loading furniture in and out during a nor'easter while parked blocks away gets miserable fast.
Suburban facilities (Dartmouth, Bedford, Timberlea, Sackville) offer more drive-up options than peninsula multi-story buildings. Bay Self Storage Timberlea specifically offers drive-up access. Some facilities provide fully covered loading bays where you pull inside completely.
Who uses drive-up storage: Contractors and tradespeople access tools and equipment multiple times daily. Landscapers and seasonal businesses load equipment directly from trucks during Halifax's short summer season. Boat owners storing vessels between seasons need drive-up access for trailer maneuvering. If you're making frequent trips, drive-up beats indoor units with elevators.
Trade-off: Most drive-up units sit outdoors without humidity control. Indoor facilities offer climate management but require navigating elevators and hallways with a dolly.
Some facilities offer 24/7 access, others have set hours (typically 6am-10pm). Metro Self Storage inn Sackville offers 24/7 access.
Who needs 24/7 access: Contractors starting jobs before 6am need access to tools and equipment outside standard hours. Healthcare workers and shift workers at Halifax hospitals access storage on irregular schedules. Restaurant owners on Spring Garden Road or along the waterfront access supplies early morning or late night. If you only visit your unit twice—once at move-in, once at move-out—facilities with 6am-10pm hours work fine and typically cost less.
Students from Dalhousie, Saint Mary's, Mount Saint Vincent, and NSCAD create major storage demand during move-out season in early April. Book storage in March or early April to avoid the end-of-semester rush. Facilities near campus fill up fast.
Many facilities offer first 4 weeks free promotions for students. Some allow shared units where roommates split costs on a medium unit.
These are the closest facilities to campus and their lowest prices:
| University | Closest Facility | Small Unit Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University | Storage Inn Prescott Street | $36.50/month (promo) |
| Saint Mary's University | Apple Storage - Brunswick | $74.00/month |
| Mount Saint Vincent | Metro SS Bayers Lake | $38.50/month (promo) |
| NSCAD University | Apple Self Storage Brunswick | $74.00/month |
Halifax's maritime location creates demand for boat storage between seasons. Several facilities offer covered or enclosed vehicle storage starting around $150/month. Options include outdoor parking spaces and indoor drive-up units. Some facilities offer climate-controlled indoor units at a premium.
Halifax's salt air demands indoor storage: Salt air from the harbour accelerates corrosion on vehicles, boats, and RVs exposed to Atlantic weather. Lake humidity causes rust when vehicles sit unused through winter. Indoor climate-controlled units protect vehicles from November through April during Halifax's peak winter season, preventing battery drain and protecting rubber seals from temperature extremes.
What vehicles can you store? RVs, boats, cars, motorcycles, trailers, and work vehicles. Bay Self Storage Timberlea and Bluebird Dartmouth offer boat and RV storage. Apple Storage Dartmouth and Metro Self Storage locations provide vehicle storage. Outdoor spaces cost less but expose vehicles to salt spray and temperature extremes, whereas indoor units provide security and protection from harbour conditions.
Storage units in Halifax range from $49.00/month for a 5×5 unit to $387.75/month for a 10×20. The most popular 10×10 unit averages $202.72/month, with the lowest price at $122.00/month. Dartmouth offers the best value, while peninsula locations cost more for convenience.
A 5×5 holds a closet's worth, a 5×10 fits a studio apartment, and a 10×10 accommodates a one-bedroom apartment—that's the most popular size. A 10×15 fits two bedrooms, and a 10×20 holds a three-bedroom home. Choose the larger size if you're stuck between two options.
Yes, climate control is strongly recommended for Halifax's maritime humidity. Coastal humidity regularly exceeds 80% and damages wood, electronics, documents, instruments, and leather. Climate control costs 20-30% more but prevents mould and moisture damage in Halifax's damp climate.
Several Halifax facilities offer 24/7 access including Storage Inn locations, Metro Self Storage facilities, and Apple Storage locations. Most other facilities offer extended access (6am-10pm). Check access hours before booking if you need after-hours availability.
Yes, many Halifax storage facilities offer student specials including first 4 weeks free for Dalhousie, Saint Mary's, NSCC, and Mount Saint Vincent students. Book in March or early April before summer demand drives up prices. Some facilities allow shared units to split costs.
Yes. A 10×10 unit averages $202.72/month but starts as low as $122.00/month depending on location. Dartmouth offers the best value at 15-25% below peninsula pricing. That's potentially hundreds in annual savings by comparing all 17 facilities.
Dartmouth offers better value (15-25% cheaper) and more facility options. Peninsula avoids bridge crossings but costs more. If you'll access storage weekly or more, peninsula convenience might justify the premium. For monthly access, Dartmouth savings add up—just avoid rush hour bridge traffic.
No hazardous materials (gasoline, propane, chemicals), perishable food, plants, pets, illegal items, or firearms (varies by facility). Most facilities prohibit wet or smelly items. Violating these rules can result in immediate lease termination and forfeiture of belongings.
| Unit Size | Average Monthly Price | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5'x5' | $87.00 | $49.00 |
| 5'x10' | $139.21 | $78.00 |
| 10'x10' | $202.72 | $122.00 |
| 10'x15' | $280.56 | $179.00 |
| 10'x20' | $387.75 | $249.00 |
