Gloucester City Storage rents drive-up 17 × 10 and 10 × 20 units for moving storage, from $199 a month plus tax. Access is 24/7 with your gate code, so you can unload a moving truck at any hour, and your monthly rate is locked for 12 months.
When does moving storage make sense?
Most people need it when two dates don’t line up. A few situations we see often:
- Your closing on the new house is weeks after you have to be out of the old one.
- Your lease ends before the next place is ready.
- You’re selling and want the house decluttered for showings.
- Two households are becoming one, and now there are two of everything.
- You’re moving away for a while and want to keep the furniture.
Whatever the reason, your rate won’t move even if your closing date does.
Which size do I need for a move?
Size guides from StorageCafe say a 10 × 15 fits an apartment or two to three bedrooms of furniture, and a 10 × 20 fits three or four bedrooms. Our two sizes line up like this:
| You’re moving | Start with | Monthly rent |
|---|---|---|
| An apartment or a smaller home | 17 × 10 ft (170 sq ft) | $199 + tax |
| A three- or four-bedroom house | 10 × 20 ft (200 sq ft) | $224 + tax |
Between sizes? The 10 × 20 is only $25 more a month. Compare both sizes.
Why drive-up storage makes moving day faster
Every unit sits at ground level with its own steel door. Back your truck or van up close and carry things straight in. There’s no waiting on a freight elevator and no rolling carts down a long hallway.
The 24/7 gate helps too. Pick up the rental truck after work, load it, and unload here the same night, then return it on time in the morning.
How to pack a storage unit when you’re moving
- Load the back wall first with furniture and the things you won’t need until the new place is ready.
- Use same-size boxes. They stack higher and steadier. Heavy boxes go on the bottom.
- Label two sides of every box so you can read it from the aisle, and keep a running list on your phone.
- Leave a walkway down the middle so you can reach things without unpacking half the unit.
- Keep boxes off the bare concrete with pallets or plastic sheeting.
- Cover wood furniture with pads or breathable covers rather than tightly wrapped plastic, which can trap moisture.
- Put the “find it fast” boxes by the door: tools, bedding, paperwork and the coffee maker.
Ready to line up a unit?
Call or text (215) 888-0468 with your moving date and a rough list of what you’re storing. We’ll tell you what’s open and set up a quick tour. See how renting works.
Written by the Gloucester City Storage team · Updated November 2026