Why do people rent storage in Merced?
Merced anchors the central San Joaquin Valley on Highway 99 and is home to UC Merced, the newest University of California campus, about eight miles northeast of downtown - a steady source of moves in and out every academic year. The city is also a gateway to Yosemite via Highway 140, and neighboring Atwater and Winton add to the trade area. Moves along the 99, renovations, and student transitions are exactly when a clean, accessible storage unit earns its keep. Because the city's storage demand concentrates along the Highway 99 corridor, a South Merced facility on Gerard Avenue puts most of the trade area - downtown, the airport district, Atwater, Winton, and the campus corridor - within an easy drive.
Why choose US Storage Centers in Merced?
When you rent with US Storage Centers, you work with real local people who know the property and answer the phone. We are nationally trusted and personally run - more than 200 facilities across the country, each managed like a neighborhood business, where you're a name, not a number. Our storage gives back: through Kure It Cancer Research and Charity Storage, rentals help fund cancer research and local causes. And renting is easy and on your terms - reserve online or in person, month to month, no long-term commitment.
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What Unit Sizes Are Available in Merced?
| Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 5x5 / 5x10 (interior, ground level) | Boxes, a closet, a dorm room |
| 10x10 (interior, ground level) | A one-bedroom apartment |
| 10x15 (interior, ground level) | A two-bedroom apartment |
| 5x10 (drive-up) | A studio's contents with vehicle access |
| 10x10 / 10x15 (drive-up) | One- to two-bedroom homes |
| 10x20 / 10x25 (drive-up) | Three-bedroom homes and vehicles |
| 15x20 / 15x30 (drive-up) | Equipment, trades, and inventory |
Current rates and unit availability appear in the live unit listings on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of storage units are available in Merced?
US Storage Centers on E Gerard Avenue offers ground-level interior units from 5x5 to 10x15 and drive-up units from 5x10 up to 15x30 - all on one level, with drive aisles sized for easy loading. Interior units give you an enclosed option out of direct sun and weather; drive-up units let you load straight from your vehicle.
Does the Merced facility have climate-controlled units?
No. The facility offers standard interior and drive-up units. Interior units are enclosed, ground-level spaces out of direct sun and weather, without climate control.
Where is US Storage Centers in Merced?
At 1667 E Gerard Avenue in South Merced, just off Highway 99 - an easy drive from downtown Merced, Atwater, and Winton.
Is there storage near UC Merced?
Yes. UC Merced sits about eight miles northeast of downtown, and the Gerard Avenue facility is a straightforward drive via Highway 99 and Campus Parkway. Students regularly use 5x5 and 5x10 units to hold a dorm room's contents between semesters.
How much do storage units cost in Merced?
Rates depend on unit size and type and change with demand. Current rates and unit availability appear in the live unit listings on the facility page - open the 1667 E Gerard Avenue page and pick a size to see today's pricing.