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Home Portable Storage Units

Temporary storage used to mean getting a storage locker and a moving truck rental to get everything there or making several trips back and forth with a packed-to-the-brim family car. It used to mean long hallways, freight elevators or poorly lit outdoor parks. But times have changed. Instead of searching for "storage units near me," let 1-800-PACK-RAT bring the storage solutions to you. 1-800-PACK-RAT’s portable storage containers make long-term or temporary storage simple, without ever having to leave your house. Keep our containers at your house for easy-to-access driveway storage, or use one of our secure storage facilities.

Our Residential Storage Containers Are Designed to Keep Your Belongings Safe and Secure!

Maura B. & Janet S. from Raleigh, NC
Everyone I worked with was exceptionally helpful. I so appreciated that. Above and beyond.
Chitra P. from Phoenix, AZ
This is the first time in ten years we have had a very smooth hassle free budget friendly move. Thank you 1-800-PACK-RAT team.
Angela C. from Maxwell, TX
This is the second time we've used 1-800-PACK-RAT. They are the most reasonably priced, helpful, communicative, and knowledgeable.
Jennifer N. from San Bernardino, CA
Great service from beginning to end.
Karen & Fernando S. from Dayton, NJ
Great service, especially the drivers who dropped off and picked up. Much more cost saving then PODS. Highly recommend.
Esta & Kenneth L. from Raleigh, NC
Everyone was so helpful in getting our 3 pods picked up and delivered later. I am so grateful for this business.

1-800-PACK-RAT Portable Storage Rental Units Are Convenient and Versatile for a Range of Scenarios

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Home Renovation Storage

When you are making renovations to your home, whether updating your kitchen or bath, painting a couple of rooms or putting in new floors, you don’t want to ruin your furniture and other items in the process. 1-800-PACK-RAT will bring a portable storage container to your door that you can keep for as long as you need. Pack it at your pace and keep it on-site for 24/7 access or have it stored in our local and secure warehouse facility - it is that simple. No extra driving necessary.

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Home Staging Storage

Getting ready to sell your house? Many studies have shown that staging your home will not only help sell your house faster but often delivers a higher price. This sounds great, but where do you put all that extra stuff? You can rent a 1-800-PACK-RAT container, and we’ll bring it right to you. Then keep it in one of our nationwide storage facilities until you’re ready to have it delivered to your new home. This is a terrific solution for both personal sellers and realtors - simply load and unload once and you are done!

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Student Storage

Are you a college student with a lot of furniture and other belongings with nowhere to put it during summer/winter break? With 1-800-PACK-RAT, you can place all of your belongings in one of our secure storage containers, and we’ll keep it safe for you and move it to your new residence whenever you’re ready. And you can rest assured knowing your stuff is safe, and only you have the key. No hauling stuff back and forth to a storage area or your parent's house!

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Transitional Moving & Storage

As time goes by, we accumulate stuff. When it’s time to downsize, it is tough to figure out what to do with everything. Our portable storage containers can be used to keep important and valuable items until you have the time to really sort through it all and decide what you want to do with it. The best part is that we will bring your storage container right to you, or another family member, whenever you’re ready. Let us handle the logistics so you can take as much time as you need to organize your stuff.

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Archival Storage

Make record retention easy with a 1-800-PACK-RAT portable storage unit and have it delivered it right to your home or office. We can even bring it back on a regular basis so you can add new records or search for needed paperwork on your schedule or just keep it on-site for as long as you need it. When kept in our care, you can peace of mind knowing your stuff is safe at our facilities that feature 24-hour surveillance, automated sprinklers, and secure warehouse doors.

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Furniture Storage

Whether you are making room in your home for an upcoming renovation or you need to store family heirloom furniture, 1-800-PACK-RAT has your needs covered. Our portable storage containers are the perfect on-site and warehouse storage solution for all of your furniture storage needs. Have your weatherproof container delivered to your location, pack at your pace, and store it wherever you'd like. No driving back and forth or moving your pieces multiple times, which can increase the risk or injury or damage.

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Compare Us to Traditional Self-Storage Facilities

Doing a search for "storage near me" can bring up a lot of options, however none of those traditional storage area's can offer you the convenience and flexibility that 1-800-PACK-RAT can. Between storage rate fluctuations, unkempt facilities, and the wasted time and money spent driving back and forth multiple times to load and unload your stuff can really add up. With our portable storage units, you can have everything you need brought to you, not "near" you. Let us make storage simple for you and your family today and leave the hassle and stress behind!

Convenient and Flexible Home Storage Solutions

No matter what your home storage needs may be, our portable storage containers can be brought on-site and left there for as long as you need them. No more driving back and forth to a storage area and packing and unpacking multiple times. Access your stuff whenever you need it, and have peace of mind knowing it is safe on your property. Hear why the Royce family chose 1-800-PACK-RAT for their home storage needs during a big home renovation project!


Increase Your Household Storage With Temporary Storage Containers

One Size Doesn't Fit All

Typically holds 1-2 rooms of furniture
About the size of an 8’ x 8’ storage room
Holds up to 4,000 lbs of contents
7.2’W x 7.8’H x 8.5’L 404 cubic feet
All-steel & weatherproof
Barn-style doors
1-800-PACK-RAT’s 8-foot container is a great choice for smaller moving and storage needs. Each 8-foot container holds about 1-2 rooms of furniture and is roughly the same size as an 8’ x 8’ storage room. The 8-foot container can hold up to 4,000 lbs. worth of contents and the outer dimensions of the storage container are 7.2’W x 7.8’H x 8.5’L and it provides 404 cubic feet of packing room.
Typically holds 2-3 rooms of furniture
About the size of a 10’ x 10’ storage room
Holds up to 6,000 lbs of contents
7.75’W x 7.5’H x 12’L 620 cubic feet
All-steel & weatherproof
Barn-style doors
1-800-PACK-RAT’s 12-foot container is typically used for local moving and storage. Each 12-foot container holds about 2-3 rooms of furniture and is roughly the same size as a 10’ x 10’ storage room. The 12-foot container can hold up to 6,000 lbs. worth of contents. The outer dimensions of the storage container are 7.75’W x 7.5’H x 12’L and it provides 620 cubic feet of packing room.
Typically holds 3-4 rooms of furniture
About the size of a 10’ x 15’ storage room
Holds up to 6,000 lbs of contents
7.75’W x 7.5’H x 16’L 830 cubic feet
All-steel & weatherproof
Barn-style doors
1-800-PACK-RAT’s 16-foot container is the most popular choice for on-site storage, local moving, and long-distance moving. Each 16-foot container holds about 3-4 rooms of furniture and is roughly the same size as a 10’ x 15’ storage room. Due to the quality of the construction, our 16-foot container can hold up to 6,000 lbs. worth of contents, which is more than most of our competitors! The outside dimensions of the storage container are roughly 7.75’W x 7.5’H x 16’L and it provides 830 cubic feet of packing room.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1-800-PACK-RAT's Home Storage Solutions

Why choose 1-800-PACK-RAT for home storage units?

1-800-PACK-RAT’s portable storage rental units are the easiest, most secure way to store your belongings. In addition to the convenience that at-home storage offers, our containers have an all-steel construction that makes it the most weatherproof portable storage option.


We are also the only company in the industry to offer a complete customer satisfaction pledge. If you’re not satisfied, let us know, so we can make it right.


Compare 1-800-PACK-RAT to traditional storage facilities today to see the difference and how we offer far more convenience and flexibility than the competition.

What are residential home storage units used for?

If you need to make space in your house or just need to store some stuff for the short- or long-term, a home storage unit can provide the extra room you need. Remodeling a room in your home? Have a child coming home from college for the Summer with a dorm room full of stuff?


Our portable storage containers are the perfect home storage unit for your needs. Delivered to your door, you don’t need to do any extra driving or packing, as you only need to load and unload your container once! Our containers also work for home staging, transitional moving, archival needs, furniture storage, and more!

What should you pack in a temporary storage container?

If you’re debating whether to get a home storage unit, you may be wondering what they’re useful for and what you should pack in them. Some items you can pack in a temporary home storage container to make some space include:


- Kitchen Appliances and Items

- Documents, Archives, and Files

- Bedroom Furniture

- Living Room Furniture

- Artwork

- Seasonal Items

- Electronics


These are just some of the items you can place in one of our secure and safe temporary storage units for as long as you need to. If you are unsure about something being stored, just give our friendly moving experts a call and they will assist with any questions you might have.

How much does a residential storage container cost?

Remodeling, moving, and decluttering can be stressful and expensive. 1-800-PACK-RAT costs are market competitive, so you can get an affordable price for your budget. We also have frequent promotions to help you get residential on-site storage at an affordable price. However, calculating home storage unit costs vary from person to person due to several factors. Some of the factors that can affect the cost of your home storage unit include:


- The number of storage units you need for your stuff

- The size of your storage unit(s)

- How long you need your storage unit for

- Whether you need to transport your unit to one of our nationwide storage facilities


To determine how much you’ll pay, you can get a free quote online or give us a call at 1-800-722-5728.

What different container sizes does 1-800-PACK-RAT offer?

At 1-800-PACK-RAT, you have three storage container sizes to choose from for your storage needs, including 8-foot, 12-foot, and 16-foot containers. To determine which container size is right for you, be sure to check out our free space calculator! Below are a few specs regarding each container size that can help you decide which container size to choose:


- 8-foot container: Can hold between 1 and 2 rooms of furniture and is 404 cubic feet

- 12-foot container: Can hold between 2 and 3 rooms of furniture and is 620 cubic feet

- 16-foot container: Can hold between 3 and 4 rooms of furniture and is 830 cubic feet


When storing your belongings in one of our home storage units, you can have peace of mind knowing the contents will remain safe and secure. When compared to PODS and other competitors, our all-steel containers are the most weatherproof storage containers on the market. With ground-level loading, barn-style doors, and steel walls, frames, and doors, you can declutter and organize your belongings and rest easy knowing everything will remain intact. Our pick up and delivery process also reduces swaying of the container, keeping your stuff safe and secure inside.

Where can I get packing and storage supplies?

1-800-PACK-RAT makes it easy to pack items into your storage container. Whether you are storing for the short or long-term, we have all the storage supplies you’ll need to keep your stuff organized and safe. We have partnered with Lowe's® Home Improvement stores to provide you with typical moving supplies like boxes, furniture pads and blankets, and we even offer moving kits that are specifically tailored to your desired container size! Learn more about our moving & packing supplies today and get what you need fast and easily!