Valley Self-Storage

What Valley Self-Storage does

Valley Self-Storage is a privately held, locally owned and operated self-storage operator serving the Topeka, Kansas metropolitan area through five physical facilities: S.W. Twilight Dr (4101 SW Twilight Drive), S.W. Topeka Blvd (4701 SW Topeka Blvd), S.W. Randolph St (5501 SW Randolph), S.W. 21st St (5841 SW 21st St), and S.E. Madison St (107 SE Madison). Each location is individually managed by an on-site manager (Hank, Jack, Doreen, and Bob across sites), with offerings ranging from 5x5 standard units to 20x20+ large-format units, supplemented by climate-controlled storage at S.W. Twilight Dr, RV/car/boat outdoor parking at S.W. Topeka Blvd, and commercial retail space at S.W. 21st St. Common amenities include computerized security gates, 24-hour video surveillance, and (at S.W. 21st St) Bluetooth touchless entry doors.

The underlying technology stack is built on the third-party Storable platform (storedge.com), which provides the company website (selfstoragetopeka.com), online reservation management, and online bill payment functionality. There is no proprietary software development; customer-facing digital tools are limited to a website storage calculator and standard reservation/payment flows, while internal operations leverage call recording and tracking systems for quality assurance. Access hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at most facilities, with extended hours at S.W. Randolph.

The business model is straightforward subscription-based recurring revenue from monthly storage unit rentals, with prices starting at $30/month (S.W. 21st St), $45/month (S.E. Madison), $50/month (S.W. Topeka Blvd and S.W. Randolph), and $63/month (S.W. Twilight Dr, climate-controlled). Customer segments split between residential/household storage (moves, decluttering, seasonal items, vehicles) and local business storage (inventory, records, equipment, retail overflow). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through physical walk-ins, phone reservations, and the company website, with no institutional investment, parent company, or franchise structure evident.

Name

Valley Self-Storage

Legal name

Valley Self-Storage

Website

https://selfstoragetopeka.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Valley Self-Storage is a locally owned self-storage operator running five facilities in Topeka, Kansas, offering monthly rental units (5x5 to 20x20+), climate-controlled storage, and RV/boat parking to residential and small-business customers via its website and on-site managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Storage Services

NAICS

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), Self-Storage Facility Management & Operations (Third-Party Managed) (HSAKAGAI), Self-Storage Property Management (BPAJAGAM)

Keywords

• Self-storage units
• Climate-controlled storage
• Vehicle storage parking
• Household storage solutions
• Business storage rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage Unit Rental: Monthly rental of self-storage units to residential and commercial customers. Revenue is recurring based on monthly rental agreements. Different unit sizes and types (standard, climate-controlled, outdoor parking) command different price points. Facilities offer units ranging from 5x5 to 20x20 or larger.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Valley Self-Storage rents self-storage units on a monthly basis at five physical facilities in Topeka, KS. Core offerings include household storage units and business storage units in sizes from 5x5 to 20x20, supplemented by climate-controlled units, outdoor RV/car/boat parking, retail space for rent, and an online bill payment service.

Product overview

Valley Self-Storage is a locally owned and operated self-storage company offering a unified product portfolio of storage solutions across five facilities in Topeka, KS. The core offerings consist of Household Storage Units and Business Storage Units, supplemented by specialized add-on modules including Climate Controlled Storage Units, RV/Car/Boat Parking, Retail Space for Rent, and Online Bill Payment. The company operates at five locations (S.W. Twilight Dr, S.W. Topeka Blvd, S.W. Randolph St, S.W. 21st St, and S.E. Madison St), each offering various unit sizes from 5x5 to 20x20, with shared amenities such as computerized security gates and video surveillance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Household Storage Units Self-storage units for personal belongings including crowded closets or garages, personal mementos, seasonal items and toys, extra furniture, garden and lawn tools, sporting equipment, boats, motorcycles, and RVs. Available in sizes from 5x5 to 20x20 at multiple Topeka, KS locations.
• Business Storage Units Storage solutions for local businesses covering office supplies and equipment, electronics, files/records/inventory, promotional displays, retail and publishing materials, pharmaceuticals, and tradeshow displays.
• Climate Controlled Storage Units Temperature-controlled self-storage units for sensitive items, available at the S.W. Twilight Dr location (4101 SW Twilight Drive, Topeka, KS 66614). Sizes range from 5x10 to 10x30.
• RV, Car, and Boat Parking Outdoor parking spaces for vehicles including RVs, cars, and boats, available at the S.W. Topeka Blvd location (4701 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609). Outdoor 10x25 spaces priced at $49.
• Retail Space for Rent Commercial retail space available for rent at the S.W. 21st St location (5841 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604).
• Online Bill Payment Online debit/credit card payment service that allows customers to pay monthly storage bills through the company website.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• StorablecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform and facility management software powered by Storable (storedge.com). Provides the website infrastructure, reservation management system, online bill payment functionality, and facility website templates.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• U-Haul International (Moving & Storage): Operates U-Haul self-storage facilities across the country, including Topeka. Offers monthly self-storage unit rentals alongside moving trucks and packing supplies, making it a broad competitor for customers who arrive via the moving journey.
• CubeSmart: National self-storage REIT operating more than 1,400 facilities across the US. Comparable unit types, climate-controlled offerings, and online reservation/bill-pay experience; competes with Valley for household and business tenants in Topeka.
• Extra Space Storage: Major self-storage REIT with a national footprint and presence in Topeka area. Offers the same standard, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage products as Valley Self-Storage but at vastly greater scale and with sophisticated revenue management technology.
• National Storage Affiliates: Public self-storage REIT with a "participating regional operator" franchise model and Midwestern footprint. Competitive overlap in Kansas markets with comparable unit offerings and tenant mix.
• Public Storage: Largest publicly-traded self-storage REIT in the US, operating thousands of facilities nationwide including Topeka. Directly comparable business model of renting self-storage units, with much greater scale, brand recognition, and capital access.

Direct peers

• SecurCare Self Storage: Privately-held regional self-storage operator active in the Midwest with multiple Kansas facilities. Same product set (drive-up, climate-controlled, vehicle storage) and recurring monthly rental model; comparable operational scale to Valley Self-Storage.
• StorageMart: Privately-held self-storage operator with multi-state presence in the Midwest and beyond. Operates similar facility formats (drive-up units, climate control, vehicle/RV parking), online reservation, and recurring monthly rental model — directly comparable go-to-market and unit mix.
• SmartStop Self Storage: Mid-cap self-storage REIT and operator with hundreds of facilities. Closely aligned business model featuring monthly rentals, climate-controlled units, vehicle storage, and online reservations serving residential and commercial tenants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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