The Cost of Storage in Canada
The average 10×10 self-storage unit in Canada costs $195/month, based on 1,090 verified facilities across 11 provinces and territories. Prices are pulled from operators' own listings and normalized to monthly rates. Updated July 2026.
By the WantStorage.ca Editorial Team — the in-house data desk that builds and audits the pricing pipeline behind this directory.
What does storage cost in Canada by unit size?
| Unit size | National average / month |
|---|---|
| 5×5 | $99/mo |
| 5×10 | $133/mo |
| 10×10 | $195/mo |
| 10×15 | $308/mo |
| 10×20 | $400/mo |
How much is storage in each province?
| Province | 5×5 | 5×10 | 10×10 | 10×15 | 10×20 | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $94 | $113 | $256 | $339 | $403 | 7 |
| Ontario | $110 | $143 | $213 | $319 | $420 | 467 |
| Nova Scotia | $89 | $138 | $198 | $290 | $345 | 33 |
| British Columbia | $94 | $132 | $191 | $368 | $495 | 212 |
| Manitoba | $77 | $112 | $180 | $312 | $427 | 32 |
| Saskatchewan | $110 | $140 | $176 | $282 | $348 | 30 |
| Alberta | $92 | $122 | $172 | $273 | $323 | 176 |
| Quebec | $87 | $113 | $168 | $221 | $301 | 113 |
| New Brunswick | $80 | $115 | $167 | $278 | $345 | 18 |
| Prince Edward Island | $70 | $100 | $145 | $210 | $250 | 1 |
Which cities have the most expensive storage?
By average 10×10 unit, cities with 3+ facilities.
- 1.Dartmouth$353.17/mo
- 2.Brantford$310.87/mo
- 3.Scarborough$293.96/mo
- 4.Paradise$278/mo
- 5.Toronto$253.59/mo
Where is storage most affordable?
By average 10×10 unit, cities with 3+ facilities.
- 1.Camrose$38.09/mo
- 2.Port Alberni$123.8/mo
- 3.Strathroy$124.33/mo
- 4.Moose Jaw$145/mo
- 5.Cranbrook$146.24/mo
Common questions
What is the average cost of a storage unit in Canada?
The average 10×10 (100 sq ft) self-storage unit in Canada costs about $195/month, based on 1,090 verified facilities. Smaller 5×5 units average $99/month; larger 10×20 units average $400/month.
Which Canadian cities have the most expensive storage?
By average 10×10 price, the most expensive are Dartmouth ($353.17), Brantford ($310.87), Scarborough ($293.96). The most affordable include Camrose ($38.09), Port Alberni ($123.8), Strathroy ($124.33).
How is this storage cost data collected?
Prices are extracted directly from operators' own websites and booking systems across 1,090 active Canadian facilities, normalized to a monthly rate, and refreshed continuously. Estimated or fallback prices are excluded from these averages.
Methodology. Averages are facility-count-weighted across cities and exclude estimated/fallback prices. Source data is extracted from operators' own websites and booking systems, normalized to monthly rates, and refreshed continuously. Figures reflect July 2026.