Storage Units in Montreal

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Montreal's storage market has one date that drives everything: July 1. Quebec's unique lease structure means the vast majority of Montreal leases turn over on the same day, creating the busiest single moving day in Canada.

Facilities near McGill, Concordia, the Plateau, and downtown run near capacity from mid-June through July. If you need storage during that window, book in April.

FindStorageFast tracks 41 Montreal facilities across the island, Laval, and the South Shore. 10×10 units average $236.34/month with options starting as low as $82/month. That $154/month spread — nearly $1,850/year — reflects how dramatically pricing varies between downtown and the suburbs.

Laval and the South Shore consistently run $20-40/month cheaper than equivalent downtown units. Montreal also has one dynamic no other Canadian city has: a large car-free population. Downtown and Plateau residents frequently rely on Metro access rather than vehicle access when choosing a facility. We've noted Metro line access in each neighbourhood section below.

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       Montreal Storage Units Near You

FindStorageFast tracks pricing across 38 Montreal facilities. Here's what we're seeing right now (updated June 2026):

Lowest Montreal Storage Prices 

Current storage unit pricing in Montreal by size, showing average rates and lowest-priced facilities as of  June 2026
Unit Size Average Price Lowest Price Cheapest Facility
Small (25-50 sq ft) $146.44/month $25.00/month Entreposage Smartstop Self Storage
Medium (51-100 sq ft) $234.87/month $70.00/month Entreposage Smartstop - Dorval
Large (101-150 sq ft) $348.86/month $85.00/month Entreposage Smartstop Self Storage
Extra Large (150+ sq ft) $424.17/month $106.00/month Entreposage Smartstop Self Storage

What fits in each size: Small (25-50 sq ft) holds closet contents or dorm room. Medium (51-100 sq ft) fits studio apartment contents. Large (101-150 sq ft) holds a two-bedroom apartment. Extra Large (150+ sq ft) stores three-bedroom house.

Need help choosing the right unit size? Check out our storage size guide.

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Prices Across Greater Montreal

FindStorageFast tracks storage across Greater Montreal, Laval, and the South Shore. Here's how pricing compares for medium size units:

Storage Rents Near Montreal 

Comparison of medium size units (51-100 sq ft) pricing across Greater Montreal markets
Market Avg Price (Med Unit)
Montreal $236.34/month
Laval $207.30/month
Pointe Claire $219.38/month

Laval and the South Shore typically have lower pricing than downtown Montreal.

Storage in Montreal Neighbourhoods

Where you store in Montreal makes a big difference in both price and accessibility. Looking for storage near you? Montreal facilities are spread across downtown, the Plateau, Lachine, the East End, Laval, and the South Shore. Each neighbourhood has different facility types, pricing, and transit access.

If you're searching for affordable storage in your area, comparing neighbourhoods can save significant money. Downtown and Plateau locations cost more but offer Metro access. Laval and South Shore facilities typically have the lowest prices. Here's what each area offers:

Downtown & Old Montreal

Five facilities serve the downtown core, Old Montreal, and the rapidly developing Griffintown corridor.

Depotium operates three downtown locations. Depotium Saint-Antoine at 888 Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest is climate-controlled serving the downtown business district and Concordia University area. Depotium Downtown at 892 Saint-Paul Street West in Old Montreal is climate-controlled with vehicle storage. Depotium Notre-Dame at 889 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest on the Old Montreal/Griffintown border is climate-controlled with vehicle storage and a self-serve kiosk. Depotium Griffintown at 260 Rue Murray is climate-controlled with a self-serve kiosk.

Montreal Mini Storage Ville Marie at 2250 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Est serves the eastern downtown and Ville Marie corridor starting from $68/month.

Downtown Montreal storage is premium pricing for proximity. Most facilities here are multi-story indoor buildings — very few have drive-up access due to land constraints. If you're car-free and living in a downtown condo or Griffintown loft, these locations are your practical options. Metro access: Orange and Green lines both serve downtown core. If price is the priority, Lachine, Saint-Laurent, and the South Shore will cost significantly less for equivalent unit sizes.

July 1 warning: downtown facilities hit near-capacity by mid-June. Book in April if you need storage for the summer.



Plateau & Mile End

Three facilities serve the Plateau, Mile End, and Park Extension corridor — one of Montreal's densest neighbourhoods and most undersupplied storage markets.

Montreal Mini Storage Mile-EX Outremont at 454 Avenue Beaumont serves Mile End, Outremont, and the Plateau with 24-hour access and vehicle storage starting from $18/month. Montreal Mini Storage Central at 8925 Boulevard Saint-Laurent on the Mile End/Park Extension border is climate-controlled with 24-hour access and vehicle storage from $28/month. Depotium Park Extension at 255 de Castelnau Ouest is climate-controlled with vehicle storage from $104/month.

The Plateau has more renters per square kilometre than almost any neighbourhood in Canada and some of the least storage space per unit — classic Plateau triplexes and duplexes have minimal basement storage and no lockers. Demand here is structural and permanent. These facilities stay in strong demand year-round and peak hard in June. Book well ahead of July 1.

Université de Montréal students in Outremont and the Mile End use these facilities heavily during the academic year transition. Metro access: Orange Line at De Castelnau or Parc stations for Park Extension, Laurier or Mont-Royal for the Plateau.




Lachine & Saint-Henri

Five facilities serve the Lachine, Saint-Henri, and Dorval/West Island corridor.

Montreal Mini Storage Lachine at 3025 Victoria Street is one of the more affordable island options with 24/7 security monitoring and packing supplies from $21/month. Depotium Lachine at 100 Boulevard is climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage from $104/month. Montreal Mini Storage Saint-Henri at 4710 Rue Saint-Ambroise is climate-controlled with drive-up access from $142/month — the Saint-Henri location works well for residents in the rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood who need storage during renovation or between moves.

SmartStop at 2990 Sunnybrooke Boulevard in Dorval serves the West Island and Lachine corridor with climate control, parcel delivery acceptance, drive-in loading bay, elevator, and keypad entry starting from $18/month — the lowest entry point in this part of the network. Montreal Mini Storage Saint-Laurent at 700 Hodge Street is climate-controlled with 24/7 security monitoring and drive-in loading bay from $19/month.

This corridor runs meaningfully cheaper than downtown for equivalent unit sizes. Metro access: Orange Line to Lionel-Groulx connects to the Saint-Henri area. Lachine and Dorval are more car-dependent but Highway 20 gives fast access from anywhere on the island.



East End (Hochelaga, Anjou, Saint-Michel)

Five facilities serve the East End corridor from Hochelaga to Anjou and Saint-Michel.

Montreal Mini Storage Hochelaga at 5090 Hochelaga Street is climate-controlled with free moving truck and packing supplies from $48/month. Montreal Mini Storage Anjou at 7761 Rue Jarry Est serves the Anjou area with a moving truck from $12/month — the lowest entry price in the Montreal network. Depotium Saint-Michel at 3555 Boulevard Crémazie Est near Crémazie Metro is climate-controlled with vehicle storage from $88/month. Stor-Wel at 7975 17th Avenue in the Rosemont/Saint-Michel area is climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage, currently running third month free from $89/month. Montreal Mini Storage Saint-Léonard at 5575 Boulevard Métropolitain Est is climate-controlled with free moving truck, 24/7 security monitoring, packing supplies, and elevator from $88/month. StorageMart Saint-Léonard at 9265 Pascal-Gagnon Boulevard is climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage, first month free from $85/month.

East End pricing runs consistently below downtown and the Plateau. Metro access: Blue Line serves Anjou and Saint-Michel directly. Green Line connects Hochelaga. Highway 40 gives fast vehicle access across the East End.



Laval

Four facilities serve Laval with pricing that consistently runs $20-40/month below equivalent Montreal Island units.

Depotium operates two Laval locations — 4425 Avenue des Industries with climate control, drive-up access, 24-hour entry, and vehicle storage from $96/month, and Depotium Self Storage at 2205 Boulevard Industriel with climate control, drive-up access, drive-in loading bay, and high security from $92/month. StorageMart operates two Laval locations — 745 Boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest and 1155 Montée-Masson — both climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage, first month free, starting from $78-80/month.

Highway 15, 440, and 13 give straightforward vehicle access across Laval. Orange Line Metro connects several Laval stations to downtown Montreal for car-free renters. Worth considering if you live in Laval or don't need frequent access and want to save $200-400/year versus downtown pricing.



South Shore (Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Hubert)

Six facilities serve the South Shore across Longueuil, Brossard, and Saint-Hubert.

Depotium Longueuil at 1819 Rue Montcalm in Saint-Hubert is climate-controlled with 24-hour entry and vehicle storage from $112/month. Depotium Brossard at 2600 Boulevard Matte has drive-up access from $120/month. Depotium Saint-Hubert at 3350 Boulevard Sir Wilfrid Laurier is climate-controlled with drive-up access from $104/month. StorageMart operates two South Shore locations — 3900 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Boulevard in Saint-Hubert is climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage, first month free from $113/month. Depotium Candiac at 2 Rue Radisson is climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage from $92/month. Montreal Mini Storage Varennes at 614 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet is climate-controlled with free moving truck, drive-up access, 24/7 security monitoring, and gated entry from $88/month.

South Shore pricing runs below Montreal Island across all unit sizes. Bridge access is the key variable — Champlain Bridge connects Brossard (tolled), Jacques-Cartier connects Longueuil (free, congested at rush hour). For monthly or less frequent access, bridge traffic is not a meaningful factor. Yellow Line Metro crosses to Longueuil station for car-free renters. Several South Shore facilities offer 24-hour access so you can time visits outside rush hour.



What Affects Storage Costs

Climate Control in Montreal

Montreal's extreme temperature swings create serious storage challenges. Winters regularly hit -25°C, summers reach 30°C with high humidity. This huge range in temperatures can damage stored items.

Climate-controlled storage maintains steady temperature (15-20°C) and humidity year-round. Climate control protects antiques, electronic devices, important paper documents, photos, and other sensitive items you'd normally keep in your apartment.

FindStorageFast tracks 33 Montreal facilities offering climate control.

Montreal-specific tip: Newer facilities in Griffintown, Saint-Henri, and along Highway 40 have indoor loading bays. This matters during February, when temperatures hit -25°C. Older downtown facilities typically lack this feature—verify before booking if winter access is important.

Drive-Up vs Indoor Access

Drive-up units let you back your vehicle directly to the door—no elevators or hallways. Makes loading and unloading much easier for heavy items or frequent access.

Montreal has fewer drive-up options than other Canadian cities due to land constraints. You'll find them mostly in Lachine, Saint-Laurent, and the South Shore. 18 Montreal facilities offer drive-up access.

Trade-off: Most drive-up units don't include climate control. Indoor units typically include climate control but require navigating buildings and elevators.

Access Hours

Some facilities offer 24/7 access, others run set hours (typically 6am-10pm). 24/7 access makes sense for small businesses needing early and late access. FindStorageFast market data shows 9 facilities in Montreal with 24/7 access hours.

Montreal Storage Features & Availability

Number of Montreal storage facilities offering each amenity
Feature Facilities Available
Climate-Controlled Storage 33 facilities
Drive-Up Access 18 facilities
24/7 Access 9 facilities
Vehicle Storage 19 facilities

       Storage in Montreal Without a Car

Many Montreal residents don't own cars, especially downtown and on the Plateau. Storage accessibility often depends on Metro and walking rather than driving.

If you don't have a car, choose facilities within walking distance or on your regular Metro line. Nobody wants to haul boxes across town on the Metro or make multiple transfers.

Key Metro considerations: Orange Line runs north-south and connects Laval to downtown. Green Line runs east-west across Montreal Island. Blue Line serves Anjou and Saint-Michel (where several storage facilities are located). Yellow Line crosses to Longueuil on the South Shore.

If you do have a car, consider bridge traffic during rush hour. Champlain Bridge connects to Brossard and the South Shore (can be very busy and is tolled). Jacques-Cartier Bridge to Longueuil is free but congested during rush hour.

Winter Parking Bans

Montreal enforces winter parking restrictions November 15 through April 1 for snow removal. Alternate-side parking rules can be confusing, and tow trucks work fast during snow operations.

This affects storage access during winter. Some Montreal residents store vehicles for winter months to avoid parking hassles. When accessing storage December through March, factor in snow removal schedules and limited street parking near facilities.

Storage for Montreal Students

Students at McGill, Concordia, Université de Montréal, and UQAM create a huge spike in storage demand between mid April and July 1—Quebec's unique lease turnover date. Unlike the rest of Canada, most Montreal leases begin July 1, making it the busiest moving day in the city.

Most students rent small units (5×5 units) for dorm contents starting at $8/month or medium units (5×10 units) for apartment furniture starting at $25/month. Share a unit with a friend and save half the cost.

Facilities near McGill (downtown), Concordia (downtown), UdeM (Outremont area), and UQAM (Quartier Latin) fill quickly by mid-June. Many facilities offer student promotions, 4-month summer contracts, and bilingual service.

Closest facilities to campuses:

Storage Near Montreal Universities

Closest storage facilities to major Montreal universities with pricing for 5×5 units
University Closest Facility 5×5 Unit Price
McGill University Depotium Saint-Antoine $124.00/month
Concordia University Depotium Downtown $118.00/month
Université de Montréal Montreal Mini Storage Mile-EX $88.00/month

Vehicle Storage in Montreal

19 Montreal facilities offer vehicle and boat storage. Options include outdoor parking, covered parking, and indoor climate-controlled storage at varying price points.

Most vehicle storage is outside downtown in Laval, the West Island (Dorval), Varennes, and some South Shore locations. These areas have space for larger units and outdoor parking at better rates than downtown.

Bilingual Service

Most Montreal storage facilities offer bilingual service (French and English). Montreal Mini Storage and Depotium both have numerous locations around the city with French-language service.

It's worth confirming language preferences before booking. While most facilities are bilingual, verifying staff can help you in your preferred language ensures smooth communication.

About FindStorageFast in Montreal

FindStorageFast has tracked Montreal storage since 2008 — long enough to have watched Griffintown transform from industrial wasteland to condo corridor, Depotium build the most distributed facility network on the island, and July 1 remain the single most chaotic moving day in Canadian real estate year after year. We monitor live pricing across 38 facilities from Old Montreal to Varennes, Park Extension to Candiac, updated regularly as operators adjust rates and run promotions.

Montreal's storage market moves on a Quebec calendar. Demand spikes every June as leases turn and students move out simultaneously. Pricing softens significantly August through April. If you have flexibility on timing, September through March is when you'll find the best rates and most availability across the network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access my storage unit 24/7

Most facilities offer all-day access (6am-10pm), which works for 95% of renters. True 24/7 access comes at a premium. Before paying the extra, ask if you'll actually need access between 10pm-6am.

How much does storage cost in Montreal?

On July 12, 2026, Storage units in Montreal range from $12.00/month for a five by five unit to $148.00/month for a ten by twenty. The most popular ten by ten unit averages $232.94/month in Montreal, with the lowest price at $80.00/month. Prices vary by location and features.

What size storage unit do I need?

A five by five unit holds a closet's worth, a five by ten fits a studio apartment, and a ten by ten accommodates a one-bedroom apartment—that's the most popular size. A ten by fifteen fits two bedrooms, and a ten by twenty holds a three-bedroom home. Declutter, stack vertically and only pay for what you need.

Do I need climate control for Montreal storage?

Climate-controlled units cost more than standard units. They are worth the premium for furniture, electronics, documents, and anything you'd normally keep inside your home that's important to you.

How do I find storage units near me?

FindStorageFast shows storage facilities in Montreal sorted by distance from your location. Compare live prices at 41 facilities starting at $12.00/month. View unit sizes, amenities like climate control and drive-up access. See current availability and book the best prices online for free.

Do storage prices vary a lot in Montreal?

Yes. In Montreal, a ten by ten unit averages $232.94/month but starts as low as $80.00/month depending on location. That's potentially hundreds in annual savings. Compare all 41 facilities to find the best rate.

What can't I store in a storage unit?

No hazardous materials (gasoline, propane, chemicals), perishable food, plants, pets, illegal items, or firearms (varies by facility). Most facilities prohibit wet or smelly items. Violating these rules can result in immediate lease termination and forfeiture of belongings.

How much do storage units cost in Montreal?

Montreal storage units start at $12.00/month for small 5x5 units, $80.00/month for popular 10x10 units and $148.00/m for large 10x20 units that will for the contents of a 3 bedroom home.

Do I need climate control for Montreal's winters?

Yes, climate-controlled storage units are essential for Montreal. Winter temperatures regularly hit -25°C, and summer humidity that gets intense, climate control maintains 15-20°C year-round and protects anything wood, leather, electronic, or paper-based.

Which storage facilities offer bilingual service?

Most Montreal storage facilities offer bilingual service, but it's important to verify before booking. Montreal Mini Storage and Depotium Self Storage both have numerous locations around the city offering French language service.

Are there storage units accessible by metro?

Yes, facilities within walking distance of metro stations exist but many command a premium in rents due to demand from non-car owners. These storage units maintain higher occupancy rates particularly among downtown residents without vehicles.

Where are the cheapest storage units in Montreal?

South Shore (Brossard, Longueuil) and Laval offer the cheapest Montreal storage units at a discount to downtown prices. A 10×10 unit costs $163 versus $232.94 downtown. East End locations (Anjou, Hochelaga) provide savings as well. Bridge traffic is manageable for monthly or less frequent access.

Are there student storage deals near McGill and Concordia?

Yes, several Montreal storage facilities offer student specials, particularly in Outremont and NDG. Many facilities offer 4-month summer contracts, 1st-month-free promotions, semester billing, and shared storage units where friends split costs. Book in March before the April move-out season, where peak demand drives prices up.

What size storage unit do I need for a Montreal apartment?

For typical Montreal apartments: 5×5 ($66.81/m) for studio overflow, 5×10 ($128.18/m) for 1-bedroom, 10×10 ($232.94/m) for 2-bedroom. The 5×10 is Montreal's most popular size due to small Plateau triplexes and condos.

Do storage facilities have indoor loading for winter weather?

Newer Montreal storage facilities in Griffintown, Saint-Henri, and along Highway 40 feature indoor loading bays—crucial during February snowstorms when temperatures hit -25°C. Downtown and older facilities typically lack this feature, so verify before booking if winter access is important.

Pricing for Storage Units in Montreal, QC

Unit Size Average Monthly Price Lowest Price
5'x5' $66.81 $12.00
5'x10' $128.18 $25.00
10'x10' $232.94 $80.00
10'x15' $315.61 $114.00
10'x20' $416.29 $148.00