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Self Storage market data and insights

Yardi Matrix Self Storage covers more than 2.6 billion square feet across 190+ U.S. markets, giving investors, lenders and operators the property-level data to underwrite, acquire and manage self storage facilities with confidence.

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Our data tracks climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled facilities, drive-up and interior access properties, and specialty storage including RV and boat facilities. Ownership records, in-place loan details, asking rates by unit size and the full development pipeline are researched and updated continuously.

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Full ownership data

Matrix provides direct access to the real owners (not the LLC), key contacts and portfolios with site-level granularity.

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Competitive insights

Compare facility performance against local competitors using asking rates by unit size, occupancy by unit type and pricing trends. Access the supply pipeline at the asset, competitive set and market levels to anticipate new inventory before it affects your occupancy or pricing power.

New opportunities

Find acquisition prospects and refinancing targets using loan maturity schedules, lender and borrower details and loan terms. Supply and demand trend data helps you identify markets where new construction has not yet absorbed available demand, creating opportunities for acquisition or development before cap rates compress.

Efficient operation

Access facility size, unit type mix and amenity data to benchmark occupancy by unit category and sharpen pricing decisions. Rate data by unit size and climate control tier gives operators and asset managers the granularity to price each unit type competitively and maximize revenue per available square foot.

Market insights

Institutional research on self storage markets covers asking rate trends by unit type, supply pipeline forecasts, ownership concentration and long-term investment strategy. Monthly national reports keep you current on conditions across the self storage sector, from major REIT-dominated markets to independent-operator submarkets where acquisition opportunities tend to surface first.

National self storage market coverage

Yardi Matrix Storage spans more than 2.6 billion square feet across 190+ U.S. self storage markets, covering climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled facilities, drive-up and interior access properties, and specialty RV and boat storage.

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What self storage market data and insights does Yardi Matrix offer?

Yardi Matrix provides self-storage market data, including property-level information such as ownership and management contacts, available and leased storage spaces, asking rents by unit size and type, sales history and in-place loan information. The platform also tracks dedicated RV and boat storage facilities, including their specialized amenities, ownership and management, sales and loan history and rent data. In addition, Yardi Matrix tracks the new supply pipeline and provides market research that helps investors, lenders and real estate professionals analyze self storage assets and market conditions.

Which self storage markets does Yardi Matrix cover?

Yardi Matrix is active in 162 U.S. self storage markets and utilizes data from approximately 2.5 billion square feet of dedicated self storage space. This coverage allows users to analyze property performance and market trends across the self storage sector.

How can I compare two or more self storage properties?

Yardi Matrix allows users to compare properties using rental rates, available and leased space, facility size, unit types, amenities, sales history and ownership information. This helps users evaluate property performance and compare facilities within the same market or competitive set.

How can I find self storage deals in Yardi Matrix?

Users can search for self storage investment opportunities using property data such as sales history, loan maturity schedules, pipeline information and market trends. This allows investors and lenders to identify acquisition prospects and refinancing opportunities.

How can I find out who owns a self storage property?

Yardi Matrix provides full ownership information for self storage properties, revealing the actual owner behind LLC structures along with management company information and key contacts. This allows users to identify property owners and decision-makers directly within the platform.

How can I find out who owns the most self storage space?

Yardi Matrix includes ownership and portfolio information that allows users to analyze the properties associated with a specific owner or ownership group. This allows users to identify major owners and large portfolios within self storage markets.

What property-level data is available for self storage facilities?

Yardi Matrix provides detailed property-level information including facility size, available and leased spaces, unit descriptions, asking rents, ownership data, sales history and loan information. This data helps users evaluate facility performance and market positioning.

What leasing data does Yardi Matrix provide for self-storage properties?

Yardi Matrix provides leasing data including information on available spaces, unit sizes and asking rents, as well as contact information for owners, managers and brokers.

How does Yardi Matrix track self-storage sales history?

Yardi Matrix includes continuously updated transaction research compiled from public records, transaction parties and secondary data vendors. This allows users to analyze sales activity and investment trends in self-storage markets.

What loan information is available for self storage properties?

Yardi Matrix provides in-place loan information including loan balance, loan terms, originator and loan expiration or maturity dates when available. This information helps users monitor capital structures and identify refinancing opportunities.

How does Yardi Matrix track the self-storage supply pipeline?

Yardi Matrix tracks the self-storage development pipeline across planning, permitting and under-construction phases, providing visibility into new supply before it enters the market. Users can monitor development activity at the property, competitive set and market levels to assess how incoming supply will affect occupancy and asking rates in a specific trade area. Because self storage development cycles are relatively short, early pipeline visibility is especially valuable for timing acquisitions, development decisions and portfolio positioning.

What market trend and forecast data does Yardi Matrix provide for self-storage?

Yardi Matrix provides institutional research and monthly reports on market trends, investment strategy and long-term performance in the self-storage sector.

How does Yardi Matrix support competitor analysis in the self-storage market?

Yardi Matrix allows users to compare self storage facility performance using asking rates by unit size and type, occupancy by unit category, amenity profiles and pricing trends. Because self storage competition is highly localized, users can filter competitors by proximity to analyze the facilities that directly affect their occupancy and pricing power within a specific trade area.

How can self-storage property data be exported for further analysis?

Users can export property data, reports and maps directly into Microsoft Excel. Yardi Matrix also offers custom export options for qualified organizations with advanced data management and reporting needs. This allows investors, lenders and analysts to integrate Yardi Matrix intelligence into internal financial models, presentations and reporting workflows.

How do I start using Yardi Matrix?

An active subscription is required. Once a subscription is established, users receive login credentials and access to training and support resources. To learn more about subscription options or to get started, please contact our sales team.