Which US Storage Centers Location in Tampa Is Right for You?
Choose the Skipper Rd facility in north Tampa if you want drive-up access, a powered unit, or storage close to USF and the Fletcher–Fowler corridor. Choose the W Hillsborough Ave facility if you want climate controlled storage near Seminole Heights, apartment-friendly indoor units, or business storage served by elevators and carts.
Why Do Tampa Residents Rely on Self Storage?
Tampa moves constantly, and self storage absorbs the overflow. Interstate 275 threads the city from the Howard Frankland Bridge through downtown to the University area, putting both of our facilities minutes from a freeway exit. The University of South Florida brings tens of thousands of students through north Tampa every year, many of whom need short-term storage between leases and semesters. Busch Gardens and the surrounding attractions anchor the north side, while historic neighborhoods like Seminole Heights are filled with early-1900s bungalows whose small closets and single-car garages rarely fit modern life. Add a steady stream of new apartment construction along the Hillsborough Ave and downtown corridors, and June-through-November hurricane seasons that reward decluttered garages, and it's easy to see why Tampa households and businesses lean on month-to-month storage.
Why Choose US Storage Centers in Tampa?
Real, local people run our Tampa facilities — managers who learn your name, walk the property, and help you choose a unit that actually fits, so you're a name, not a number. We're nationally trusted and personally run: privately owned since 1985, with the resources of a national operator and the accountability of a local one. Your rental gives back, too — through Kure It Cancer Research and Charity Storage, our in-house charity partners, US Storage Centers helps fund cancer research and local causes. And storage stays easy and on your terms: rent online in minutes, keep it month-to-month, and stay only as long as the transition lasts. What you store here holds the moments of your life, and we treat it that way.
Life's Moments. Stored Well.™
What Storage Unit Sizes Are Available in Tampa?
Tampa units range from compact 5x5 lockers to oversized drive-up units of 750 square feet at Skipper Rd — one of the larger unit footprints in the market. Match the unit to the rooms you're emptying:
| Size | Approx. Sq Ft | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 5x5 | 25 | Boxes, seasonal decor, a dorm-room overflow |
| 5x10 | 50 | A studio apartment or one-bedroom's furniture |
| 10x10 | 100 | A one- to two-bedroom apartment |
| 10x15 | 150 | A two-bedroom home or small business inventory |
| 10x20 | 200 | A three-bedroom home |
| 10x25 and larger | 250–750 | A four-plus-bedroom home, contractor equipment, large moves |
Current rates and unit availability appear in the live unit listings on this page.
What Do People Ask About Self Storage in Tampa?
Which US Storage Centers location in Tampa is closest to USF?
Our facility at 1108 Skipper Rd is the closest to the University of South Florida — it sits just north of Fletcher Ave, minutes from campus via Bruce B. Downs Blvd. It's a popular choice for students storing between semesters and for households in the north Tampa and Uptown areas.
Does US Storage Centers offer climate controlled storage in Tampa?
Yes. Our facility at 2119 W Hillsborough Ave offers more than 550 indoor climate controlled units from 20 to 400 square feet, in both economy and premium tiers, across a three-floor building with elevators and complimentary carts. The Skipper Rd facility does not offer climate control.
Is drive-up storage available in Tampa?
Yes, at both locations. The largest selection is at 1108 Skipper Rd, with nearly 400 drive-up units from 25 to 750 square feet, so you can pull your vehicle right up to the unit door. The W Hillsborough Ave facility also offers a smaller set of drive-up units from 75 to 300 square feet.
Do Tampa storage units rent month-to-month?
Yes. Both Tampa facilities rent on flexible month-to-month agreements, so you can stay for a few weeks during a move or as long as a renovation, deployment, or life transition requires — without a long-term contract.
What size storage unit do I need in Tampa?
A 5x10 typically holds a studio or one-bedroom apartment, a 10x10 fits one to two bedrooms, and a 10x20 handles a three-bedroom home. If you're storing a large household, equipment, or inventory, Skipper Rd offers drive-up units up to 750 square feet.
Do I need climate controlled storage in Tampa?
For wood furniture, electronics, artwork, photos, documents, and anything sensitive to humidity, most Tampa renters choose climate control because of the region's long, humid summers. For tools, patio gear, vehicles' spare parts, and frequently accessed items, a standard drive-up unit is usually the practical choice.
How do I rent a storage unit in Tampa?
Pick your location, choose a unit size in the live unit listings, and complete the rental online in minutes — or contact the facility office and the local team will walk you through it. Rentals are month-to-month, and current rates always appear in the live unit listings on each facility page.