How should you store in the east metro?
Boat owners: winterize before the lot, not in it — fog the motor, pull electronics, and strap the cover for prairie wind off the fields. New-construction families: stage between closings in a 10x15 and keep the daily-use boxes at the front where you can reach them without unloading. Storing a trailer? Photograph your space number and hitch height on day one, and spring hookup will take five minutes instead of a search.
How does renting storage work in Lake Elmo?
Household and business units rent online in minutes with your code delivered by email. For the vehicle lot, call with your trailer or RV's full length — including the tongue — and the team assigns a space that actually fits, which matters more than most first-timers expect. New customers can also ask about scheduling the free move-in truck for arrival day. Families staging between closings often rent a 10x15 for a month or two and keep daily-use boxes near the door; month-to-month billing means the unit closes the week the new house opens.
What other US Storage Centers locations are near Lake Elmo?
- Motorhome longer than a standard space: White Bear Lake — 1828 Buerkle Rd, twenty minutes north on 694, with dedicated 10x40 spaces.
- Working in the Midway or between downtowns: St. Paul — 606 Vandalia St, fifteen minutes west on I-94.
What communities does the Lake Elmo location serve?
Lake Elmo, Woodbury, Oakdale, Stillwater, Maplewood's east side, Baytown, and West Lakeland — plus Hudson-bound commuters along I-94.
What unit sizes are available in Lake Elmo?
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 5x5 – 5x10 | Gear, boxes, apartment overflow |
| 10x10 – 10x15 | One-to-two-bedroom homes, staging between closings |
| 10x20 and larger | Full households, business inventory |
| RV / boat / trailer spaces | Seasonal vehicles, multiple lengths (nearly 200 spaces) |
Current rates and unit availability appear in the live unit listings on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is US Storage Centers in Lake Elmo?
At 9200 Hudson Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 — on the I-94 frontage at the Woodbury line, ten minutes from most of Woodbury, Oakdale, and the road to Stillwater.
How big is the RV and boat lot in Lake Elmo?
Nearly 200 outdoor spaces in multiple lengths — the largest vehicle footprint among our Minnesota locations — for boats, campers, utility trailers, and extra vehicles.
Does this location serve Woodbury?
Directly — the property sits at the Woodbury line on Hudson Boulevard, and Woodbury households make up much of the customer base, without the residential-street detours.
Is there climate-controlled storage in Lake Elmo?
Yes — the interior building carries climate-controlled units from locker size to full-household scale, loaded through indoor corridors with free moving carts.
Is there a free move-in truck?
New customers can schedule the location's free move-in truck for arrival day, subject to availability — ask the on-site team when you rent to schedule it.
Can businesses use the Lake Elmo location?
Yes — drive-up units suit contractors and landscapers, climate-controlled space holds records and inventory, and month-to-month terms flex with the season.
Does the Lake Elmo location serve Stillwater?
Yes — Highway 36 and Manning Avenue connect Stillwater to the property in roughly fifteen minutes, and St. Croix Valley boaters lean on the vehicle lot between weekends on the river. Winter river-boat storage is the busiest season, so reserve a space early.