Moove In Self Storage

What Moove In Self Storage does

Moove In Self Storage is a privately held, York, Pennsylvania-based self-storage operator founded in 1998 by John H. Gilliland, who remains president and CEO. The company rents drive-up, interior, and climate-controlled storage units — ranging from 5x5 to 10x30 — alongside outdoor parking for vehicles, boats, RVs, and trailers, across more than 60 owned and operated facilities spanning Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring month-to-month rental fees (units priced from approximately $15/month for a compact 5x5 to $306/month for a 10x30 drive-up), with ancillary retail sales of boxes, locks, tape, and packing materials at each rental office.

The operating model pairs a 100% online rental and account-management website with on-site store managers at every facility, attempting to combine digital self-service with in-person customer support. Select facilities have deployed smart-lock technology enabling phone-based keyless entry, and the company has introduced specialty products such as humidity-controlled wine storage. Customer acquisition runs through SEO-optimized location pages, "The Space Makers" content blog, prominently displayed Google reviews, and promotional offers (first month free, 50% off initial months) — a digital-first motion with regional geographic targeting.

The customer base is horizontally segmented and broadly distributed across residential users in life transitions (moving, downsizing, renovations), college students, military families during PCS moves, vehicle and recreational owners, and small businesses storing inventory or documents. The firm has historically grown organically without disclosed institutional funding; the April 2025 acquisition of Pawling Self Storage in Pawling, New York is a recent and notable inorganic extension of that footprint.

Name

Moove In Self Storage

Legal name

Moove In Self Storage

Website

https://moovein.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moove In Self Storage is a privately held, York, PA-based self-storage operator with 60+ facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, offering month-to-month drive-up, interior, climate-controlled, vehicle, and specialty wine storage units plus moving supplies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self Storage Services

NAICS

Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (531130), Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (53113)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Standard/Non-Climate Self-Storage (HSAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate-Controlled Self-Storage (HSAKAGAA), Vehicle & RV/Boat Self-Storage (HSAKAGAC), Student & Seasonal Self-Storage (HSAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Self storage facilities
• Climate controlled storage
• Vehicle boat RV parking
• Moving packing supplies
• Month-to-month rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Storage Unit Rentals: Core revenue stream from monthly rental of self-storage units including drive-up, interior, and climate-controlled options. All rentals are month-to-month with flexible terms, generating recurring subscription revenue. Unit sizes range from 5x5 to 10x30 and parking spaces for vehicles.
2. Moving and Packing Supplies: Retail sales of moving supplies including boxes, locks, packing tape, mattress covers, bubble wrap, foam peanuts, and other packing materials available at all rental offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Moove In Self Storage rents self-storage units on a month-to-month basis across 60+ facilities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. Its product portfolio includes drive-up access units, climate-controlled interior units, standard interior units, uncovered vehicle/boat/RV/trailer parking, specialty humidity-controlled wine storage, and smart-lock units with phone-based keyless entry. The company also retails moving and packing supplies (boxes, locks, tape, mattress covers, bubble wrap, foam peanuts) at every rental office.

Product overview

Moove In Self Storage operates as a regional self storage provider offering a unified portfolio of storage solutions across over 60 locations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The core product lineup consists of traditional drive-up access units, temperature-controlled interior units, standard interior units, and outdoor uncovered parking. Additional offerings include specialized wine storage with humidity control, and smart lock units with phone-based keyless access. The company also provides moving and packing supplies as a complementary retail offering at all locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drive-Up Access Self Storage Units Traditional self storage units with drive-up access that allow customers to pull their vehicles directly to the unit door for convenient loading and unloading. Sizes range from compact 5x5 to large 10x30 units, available at every Moove In facility.
• Temperature-Controlled / Climate-Controlled Storage Units Heated and cooled interior storage units that protect temperature-sensitive items such as furniture, electronics, documents, photographs, and antiques from extreme temperatures and humidity year-round. Climate-controlled options start at $29/month for 5x5 units.
• Interior (Indoor) Storage Units Indoor storage units located within facility buildings that offer protection from weather elements and enhanced security compared to outdoor units. Sizes range from 5x5 to 10x30.
• Uncovered Outdoor Vehicle, Boat, and RV Parking Outdoor parking spaces for cars, boats, trailers, RVs, and other equipment that do not require enclosed storage. Available sizes include 8x20 ($49/month), 8x25 ($63/month), and 12x50 for RVs and boats.
• Specialty Wine Storage Units Specialized humidity-controlled storage units with heated and cooled climate designed specifically for wine collections. 4x4 wine storage units start at $22/month.
• Smart Lock Storage Units Storage units equipped with smart-lock technology offering phone-unlock, keyless, and contactless entry via mobile device. Available at select facilities for enhanced security and convenience.
• Moving and Packing Supplies (Retail) Retail sale of moving and packing materials including boxes in various sizes, locks, packing tape, utility knives, nylon rope, mattress covers, furniture covers, stretch wrap, bubble wrap, and foam peanuts. Available at every Moove In rental office.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Public Storage: Largest publicly traded self-storage REIT in the US with thousands of facilities nationwide. Directly comparable on core self-storage rental model and customer base; competes with Moove In in overlapping Northeast/Mid-Atlantic markets but operates at far greater scale.
• Extra Space Storage: Major self-storage REIT with thousands of owned and managed facilities across the US. Comparable on product mix (climate-controlled, drive-up, vehicle) and target customer; competes directly with Moove In in several Northeast states.
• CubeSmart: Public self-storage REIT operating ~600 facilities nationwide with strong Northeast/Mid-Atlantic presence. Comparable on unit types, month-to-month rental model, and customer segments; a primary competitor for Moove In in shared markets.
• Life Storage (now Extra Space): Self-storage REIT acquired by Extra Space Storage, with strong concentration in the Northeast and Midwest. Comparable on regional focus and customer base; directly competes with Moove In for residential and business tenants.
• National Storage Affiliates: Self-storage REIT operating under multiple regional brands across the US. Comparable acquisition-driven growth playbook and multi-state strategy that mirrors Moove In's regional expansion approach.

Direct peers

• StorageMart: Largest privately held self-storage operator in North America with facilities across the US and Canada. Most directly comparable on privately held, multi-state self-storage model with similar product mix and customer segments.
• Simply Self Storage: Privately held self-storage operator with facilities across multiple US states. Comparable on private ownership, multi-state self-storage portfolio, and standard/climate-controlled unit offerings.
• Safeguard Self Storage: Mid-sized self-storage operator with multi-state presence. Comparable on privately held status, drive-up and climate-controlled offerings, and month-to-month rental terms.
• iStorage: Regional self-storage operator with multiple facilities across the Eastern US. Comparable on multi-state footprint, climate-controlled offerings, and direct-to-consumer rental model.

Regional players

• Metro Self Storage: Self-storage operator focused primarily on the Midwest and Eastern US. Comparable on self-storage rental model and customer base; some geographic overlap with Moove In's footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mooveinss
• Facebookfacebook.com/MooveInYork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moove-in-self-storage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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