Military Storage Units
Storage ready before your orders are.
Report dates move. Shipments run late. Deployments get extended. A Storage Star military storage unit gives you one fixed point in an otherwise moving timeline — rented by the month, closed out whenever you're actually done needing it.
Why Storage Has Become Part of Military Logistics
A change of orders rarely comes with a matching change in how much space you have. Between a barracks room, a rental you're vacating early, or a household shipment that won't clear customs on schedule, most service members end up needing somewhere neutral to put things down for a while.
That's the entire job a Storage Star unit does. It doesn't require a decision about where you're eventually landing — just a place to keep belongings safe until that decision gets easier to make.
Who Rents Military Storage
It's not just one type of renter. Storage Star's military customers include:
Bringing a vehicle into the picture? Storage Star also offers vehicle storage — outdoor, covered, and drive-up spots for cars, motorcycles, and trailers.
Military Storage to Fit Your Situation
Most military storage requests fall into a handful of predictable situations. Here's how each one usually gets solved:
Situation | How Storage Star Helps |
|---|---|
PCS orders with a housing gap | A unit ready to move into the same week, billed monthly |
Deploying overseas | Climate-controlled space that holds up for a long, unattended stay |
Vacating housing early | Drive-up access so loading doesn't become its own project |
Storing a car or motorcycle | On-site parking at many locations for the length of your assignment |
A shipment stuck in transit | A holding spot for whatever arrives before your housing does |
Separating or retiring | Open-ended storage while your next address is still undecided |
Selecting a Military Storage Unit to Your Orders
Guessing on size is the most common (and most expensive) mistake. As a rough starting point:
Storage Unit Size | Roughly Equivalent To | What It Fits |
|---|---|---|
5x5 | A large hall closet | Uniforms, records, boxes from a single barracks room |
5x10 | A walk-in closet | One person's belongings during an unaccompanied tour |
10x10 | A studio apartment | Bedroom furniture, appliances, and boxes of household goods |
10x15 | A one-bedroom apartment | A couple's furniture during a temporary relocation |
10x20 | A two-car garage | A full household's furniture during a PCS |
10x25 and 10x30 | A three-bedroom home | A large HHG shipment, or household goods, plus a vehicle |
Actual dimensions vary by facility. Run your specific inventory past Storage Star's size guide before you commit to a size.
Military Storage Features You Need
Most storage features sound the same on paper. Here's what you should be on the lookout for when searching for a military storage unit near you:
Frequently Asked Questions About Military Storage
How long can I rent a military storage unit at Storage Star?
Storage Star rents by the month with no fixed-term lease, so you keep the unit exactly as long as your orders require and give notice whenever you're ready to close the account.
Can I rent a storage unit for a short training or TDY assignment?
Yes! Month-to-month billing means a unit rented for a single training cycle or temporary duty assignment costs the same per month as one kept for a year, with no minimum term.
Can I store a personal vehicle while I'm deployed?
Many Storage Star locations have vehicle parking for cars, motorcycles, and trailers during deployment. Large drive-up storage units are also a great option for indoor vehicle storage.
Does Storage Star offer a military discount?
Yes. Storage Star offers a 10% military discount. Contact your local Storage Star facility for eligibility requirements and additional information.
Can I pay for and manage my unit from overseas?
Storage Star's online account portal works from any country with internet access, letting you pay, enroll in autopay, or update your unit remotely without calling in during odd time zones. Plus, Storage Star's Virtual Assistant works 24/7. You can text message our assistant at any time, and she can help with general storage questions, paying your bill, or renting an additional storage unit.
What size unit fits a household PCS shipment?
Is renters or contents insurance required for a storage unit?
Storage Star requires some form of content protection. You can often use an existing homeowners or renters policy if it covers stored goods. If you need a protection plan, Storage Star offers affordable protection plan options.
Round Out the Rest of Your Military Move
A PCS or transition rarely touches just one category of belongings. A few other Storage Star options worth a look:
Business
Storage
A place to keep inventory, files, or equipment for a spouse's business or a veteran-owned company on the move.
Climate-Controlled Storage
Steadier temperatures for electronics, paperwork, and wood furniture that don't take well to extreme heat or cold.
Vehicle
Storage
Outdoor, covered, or drive-up parking for a car, motorcycle, or trailer while you're away or between duty stations.
Get a military storage unit lined up now
Reserve online in a few minutes, and adjust the size or move-out date later if your plans shift. As we know, they usually do.
