Storage Sense

Name

Storage Sense

Legal name

Storage Asset Management

Website

https://storagesense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self Storage Services

NAICS

Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (531130)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate-Controlled Self-Storage (HSAKAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standard/Non-Climate Self-Storage (HSAKAGAB), Vehicle & RV/Boat Self-Storage (HSAKAGAC)

Keywords

• Self storage units
• Climate-controlled storage
• Vehicle storage rentals
• Online storage rentals
• Smart storage access

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballston Spa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Storage Unit Rentals: Monthly rental fees for self storage units including drive-up, indoor, temperature-controlled, and climate-controlled options. Month-to-month rental agreements provide recurring revenue with flexible terms.
2. Vehicle Storage Rentals: Recurring monthly fees for RV, boat, and vehicle storage parking spaces. Both covered/enclosed and outdoor uncovered options available.
3. Ancillary Services: Revenue from moving supplies sales, optional protection plans, and potentially U-Haul truck rental referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Storage Sense rents self-storage units and vehicle parking spaces through a nationwide network of 200+ facilities, with customers able to browse, sign leases, and pay entirely online for a contactless move-in. The portfolio spans drive-up, indoor, temperature-controlled, and climate-controlled units, plus dedicated RV, boat, and car storage, supplemented by Nokē Smart Entry and motion-sensing Smart Unit upgrades. Month-to-month rental agreements, moving supplies sales, and Choice Protection Plans round out the customer offering.

Product overview

Storage Sense is a self-storage company operating more than 200 facilities across 33 U.S. states, offering a comprehensive portfolio of storage solutions. The core product lineup centers on traditional self storage units with various access types: standard drive-up units, indoor units, temperature-controlled units (managing temperature only), and climate-controlled units (managing both temperature and humidity). The company differentiates through technology-enhanced offerings including Nokē Smart Entry Units with smartphone-based keyless access and Smart Units with motion-sensing security. Vehicle storage encompasses dedicated solutions for cars, RVs, and boats. The service ecosystem includes an online rental platform enabling fully contactless move-ins, the Choice Protection Plans for tenant coverage, moving supplies sales, and business/student-specific storage programs. Month-to-month flexible leasing eliminates long-term commitments. Recognition includes Newsweek's Top 5 Climate-Controlled Storage and Reviewed.com's Top 3 Climate-Controlled Chain in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self Storage Units

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 stars Google rating

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Storage Asset ManagementcoreOthersStorage Asset Management (SAM) is the parent company and property manager for Storage Sense. SAM handles professional management of all Storage Sense facilities, including operations, maintenance, and customer service. Corporate headquarters located at 3501 Concord Road, Suite 350, York, PA 17402.
• Charity StorageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStorage Sense is proud to support Charity Storage (charitystorage.org). Customers can contribute at any Storage Sense location, with proceeds supporting local charitable causes.
• U-HaulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU-Haul truck rentals available at the York, PA (N George St) Storage Sense location. Provides moving truck convenience for customers needing to transport items to/from storage units.
• Neighborhood Friends (Local Businesses)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood Friends program creates local business partnerships with neighboring businesses. Features community bulletin boards displaying local business cards. In-store and online visibility for referred businesses in exchange for cross-promotion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Public Storage: Largest U.S. self-storage REIT (PSA) operating thousands of facilities nationwide. Directly comparable in offering (self-storage units, climate-controlled, vehicle storage) and customer segments, with much larger scale and capital access.
• CubeSmart: Self-storage REIT (CUBE) operating 1,300+ facilities across the U.S. Direct competitor in standard, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage, with similar PLG online rental capabilities.
• StorageMart: Privately held self-storage operator with hundreds of facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Direct comparable in product offerings (standard, climate-controlled, vehicle) and online rental model.
• Extra Space Storage: Major U.S. self-storage REIT (EXR) operating 3,500+ facilities including the acquired Life Storage portfolio. Offers the same self-storage and vehicle storage product set targeting residential and business customers.
• SmartStop Self Storage: Public non-traded REIT operating 200+ self-storage facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Similar scale to Storage Sense, with comparable focus on climate-controlled units and tech-enabled access.
• Metro Storage: Family-owned self-storage operator with facilities across multiple U.S. states. Comparable product offering and customer segments, with similar focus on residential and small business storage.
• National Storage Affiliates: Self-storage REIT (NSA) operating 1,100+ facilities across the U.S. under participating regional brands. Comparable in product mix and customer segments; competes in many of the same secondary markets as Storage Sense.

Emerging players

• Clutter: Tech-enabled full-service storage (pickup, storage, redelivery) startup serving major U.S. metros. Represents the digital-native, on-demand storage model that competes for the same residential customer base as Storage Sense.
• SpareFoot (StorageCafe): Online marketplace aggregator for self-storage that helps consumers compare and reserve units across multiple operators. Increasingly competitive with Storage Sense's direct online rental funnel.

Broad incumbents

• U-Haul: National moving and storage operator offering U-Box portable storage and truck rentals. Existing channel partner of Storage Sense and broader incumbent in adjacent moving/portable storage segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@storage_sense

Compliance2 records

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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