Bargain Storage

What Bargain Storage does

Bargain Storage, doing business as Wylie Bargain Storage & RV/Boat, operates a self-storage facility at 3151 Parker Road in Wylie, Texas, with a corporate mailing address in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1999 and privately held, the company serves residential customers, RV and boat owners, small businesses, retirees downsizing, and content creators seeking off-site space. Its product portfolio spans drive-up self-storage units in 5x10 to 10x20 sizes, climate-controlled (air-cooled) indoor units, covered RV/boat parking with power, fully enclosed vehicle garages, and Universal Storage Containers Z-Box portable units; ancillary amenities include a free RV dump station, wash station with vacuum/air/water, and complimentary disc locks at move-in.

The technology stack is built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary software: SiteLink provides property management, payment processing, and corporate accounting; StoragePug (in place since 2017) powers the mobile-first website with online rentals and account management; and Birdeye handles reputation management and NPS surveying. Facility security combines 24/7 video surveillance, keypad-controlled gated access, full perimeter fencing, and upgraded exterior lighting. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer self-serve via the website with an on-site resident manager supporting walk-ins.

The business model is monthly recurring rental income from self-storage units and RV/boat parking, with month-to-month terms and no long-term commitments. Pricing is positioned approximately 10% below competitors with no hidden fees; first month is prorated and autopay is available. Marketing is concentrated in local SEO around Wylie and Lavon Lake, an active blog (118+ posts) on seasonal and educational storage topics, organic Facebook and Instagram presence, and reputation management through Google Business Profile and Birdeye, with customer support delivered via phone, contact form, and on-site visits.

Name

Bargain Storage

Legal name

Wylie Bargain Storage

Website

https://bargainstorage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bargain Storage (Wylie Bargain Storage & RV/Boat) operates a self-storage facility in Wylie, Texas, offering drive-up and climate-controlled units, RV and boat parking, and enclosed vehicle garages to residential customers, RV owners, small businesses, and retirees on month-to-month subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Storage Facilities

NAICS

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

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Standard/Non-Climate Self-Storage (HSAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Commercial Self-Storage (Inventory/Records) (HSAKAGAD), Vehicle & Equipment Storage Yards (Laydown/RoRo/Parking) (TLALAAAJ)

Keywords

• Self-storage units
• RV boat storage
• Climate-controlled storage
• Vehicle parking services
• Monthly storage rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Wylie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage Unit Rentals: Monthly recurring rental revenue from self-storage units offered in various sizes (5x10, 10x10, 10x20) with drive-up access and climate-controlled options. Month-to-month terms with first month prorated; rent due on the 1st of each month.
2. RV, Boat & Vehicle Storage: Monthly rental revenue from vehicle storage including uncovered parking, covered parking with power, and fully enclosed garages with power. Some enclosed units include built-in storage racks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bargain Storage operates a single-location self-storage facility in Wylie, TX offering standard drive-up self-storage units, climate-controlled indoor units, covered RV/boat parking, and fully enclosed vehicle garages with power on a month-to-month rental basis. The facility provides 24/7 video security, keypad-controlled gated access, online reservations and bill pay, and on-site resident management. The company is positioned as a clean, secure, and affordable local alternative to national storage chains, with pricing roughly 10% below area competitors.

Product overview

Bargain Storage (Wylie Bargain Storage & RV/Boat) operates as a self-storage facility in Wylie, TX, offering a portfolio of storage solutions centered around four core products: Self-Storage Units (standard drive-up units in various sizes), Covered RV & Boat Parking (covered spaces with overhead protection and power), Enclosed Garages with Power (fully enclosed vehicle storage with maximum protection), and Climate-Controlled Storage Units (air-cooled indoor units for temperature-sensitive items). The company supplements its storage products with an Online Customer Portal for account management and bill payment, along with facility amenities such as a free RV dump station, wash station, and 24/7 security surveillance. The product architecture is a single-location facility with multiple storage product lines rather than a platform-plus-modules structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Storage Units

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 10% lower pricing on average than competing storage facilities in the Wylie area.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BirdeyecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Online reputation management platform enabling Bargain Storage to generate customer reviews, monitor reviews in real-time, and conduct annual Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys. 81% of Bargain Storage NPS respondents scored as promoters.
• Consolidated Consulting Group, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Dallas-Fort Worth-based full-service environmental, land survey, and property condition consulting firm. Coordinates Phase 1 environmental assessments and land surveying reports when purchasing properties, serving as single point of contact.
• FastSignsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Signs and displays partner based in Tigard, OR with nationwide reach. Direct contact Shelly Wells has built a relationship since 2015, providing sign solutions aligned with the Bargain brand at good value with long-term durability.
• Janus International GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key self-storage solutions based in Temple, GA. Go-to builder for adding interior partitions, doors, and exterior mass units across Arizona and Texas properties. Described as the gold standard in quality.
• Move 'N StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Phoenix, AZ-based provider of moving and storage, packaging, and security products. Supplies quality disc locks at affordable prices with quick delivery and product warranty.
• SiteLinkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Self-storage property management and payment processing software based in Raleigh, NC. Unifies daily facility management, corporate reporting, and accounting across all Bargain Storage locations. Described as a key component of company success.
• Universal Storage ContainersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021New Canaan, CT-based storage container solutions provider. Has placed and assembled Z-Box units (8'x19' and 8'x8.5') at Bargain Storage properties for about a decade to boost income and value. Units are well-sealed to deter insects, rodents, and dust.
• StoragePugcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Website platform specializing in supporting self-storage facilities, based in Knoxville, TN. Redesigned Bargain Storage website and facility landing pages for a branded experience from start to finish, including mobile-first design enabling online rentals and payments. Partnership started in 2017.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Public Storage: Largest self-storage REIT in the US, operating thousands of facilities nationwide including Texas. Directly comparable business model (monthly recurring rentals, drive-up and climate-controlled units, vehicle/ RV parking) but at massive scale versus Bargain Storage's single location.
• Extra Space Storage: Major self-storage REIT with thousands of locations across the US, including strong Texas presence. Offers same product mix (standard units, climate-controlled, vehicle/RV parking) as Bargain Storage, serving as the primary national chain benchmark for pricing and digital experience.
• CubeSmart: Public self-storage REIT with hundreds of facilities across the US including Texas markets. Directly competes on self-storage and vehicle storage offerings, with strong digital rental capabilities that mirror what Bargain Storage built with SiteLink/StoragePug.
• Life Storage (Extra Space): Self-storage operator (now part of Extra Space Storage) operating hundreds of facilities nationwide with full standard, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage product mix — directly comparable offerings to Bargain Storage.

Direct peers

• SmartStop Self Storage: Multi-state self-storage operator offering drive-up units, climate-controlled storage, and RV/boat/vehicle parking with month-to-month leases — nearly identical product portfolio to Bargain Storage, including strong RV/boat focus.
• Simply Self Storage: Self-storage operator with facilities across multiple US states offering standard units, climate control, and vehicle storage. Comparable mid-sized competitor profile and product mix to Bargain Storage.
• Metro Self Storage: Operates self-storage facilities in Texas and other Sun Belt markets, offering similar drive-up units, climate-controlled storage, and vehicle parking — directly comparable regional competitor to Bargain Storage.
• Absolute Storage Management: Third-party self-storage management company operating facilities across the southeastern US with standard and climate-controlled units plus vehicle/RV parking — directly comparable business model to Bargain Storage's on-site managed facilities.
• iStorage (Lambert Investments): Self-storage operator with hundreds of facilities focused on drive-up access, climate control, and vehicle/RV/boat storage — overlapping product set and suburban US market positioning similar to Bargain Storage.
• StorQuest Self Storage: Self-storage brand operating facilities in multiple Sun Belt states including Texas, offering drive-up units, climate-controlled storage, and RV/boat parking — direct regional product overlap with Bargain Storage.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wyliebargainstorage
• Instagraminstagram.com/bargainstorage
• Xx.com/bargain_storage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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