Self Storage FAQs

The best self-storage unit size depends on how many items, furniture pieces, or boxes you need to store. A 5x5 storage unit (25 sq ft) holds boxes, seasonal items, and closet overflow. A 10x10 storage unit (100 sq ft) fits the contents of a one-bedroom apartment — bed, dresser, couch, and 15-20 boxes. A 10x20 storage unit (200 sq ft) is sized for a three-bedroom home, large furniture, or business inventory. Modern Storage® publishes a full self-storage unit size guide so Arkansas customers can compare 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, and 10x30 storage units before reserving online.

Yes — Modern Storage® offers climate-controlled storage units at multiple Arkansas locations. Climate-controlled storage protects furniture, electronics, documents, photos, clothing, antiques, instruments, and business inventory from extreme heat, cold, and humidity. It is the recommended option for long-term storage, indoor storage of valuables, temperature-controlled storage for electronics, and storing anything sensitive to Arkansas summer humidity. Climate-controlled units are inside secure storage buildings with monitored access.

Climate-controlled storage is worth it in Arkansas for anything you would not store in a hot garage during August. Arkansas summers regularly push storage units above 100°F with high humidity — conditions that warp wood furniture, crack leather, fog photos, swell paper, and corrode electronics. If you are storing furniture during a remodel, electronics, instruments, family photos, important documents, art, antiques, or business inventory, climate-controlled storage at Modern Storage® is the safer choice. For tools, lawn equipment, or seasonal outdoor gear, a standard drive-up storage unit usually works fine.

Modern Storage® offers boat storage, RV storage, trailer parking, motorcycle storage, and vehicle parking storage at select Arkansas locations. Outdoor parking, covered parking, and oversized parking spaces are available depending on the facility. Customers searching for boat storage near Beaver Lake, RV storage near Lake Maumelle, or trailer storage near Greers Ferry can compare availability at Modern Storage® Maumelle Blvd in North Little Rock, Modern Storage® Bentonville, Modern Storage® West Little Rock, Modern Storage® Lowell, and Modern Storage® Shackleford.

Yes — Modern Storage® offers year-round boat storage in Arkansas. Boat owners near Beaver Lake, Lake Maumelle, Lake Ouachita, and Greers Ferry use Modern Storage® for off-season boat storage, trailer storage, and storage between weekends on the water. Year-round boat storage protects the hull, upholstery, and electronics from sun damage, freeze cycles, and winter weather. Available formats include outdoor parking storage, covered boat parking, and indoor storage for smaller boats and personal watercraft, depending on the location.

A 10x10 storage unit (100 square feet) holds the contents of a typical one-bedroom apartment: a queen mattress and frame, a dresser, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a small dining set, plus 15-20 boxes of personal items. Most customers also fit a few lamps, a bookshelf, and seasonal items. A 10x10 is a popular self-storage unit size for college storage, apartment storage near downtown, storage during a move, and short-term overflow. If you are storing the contents of a two-bedroom home, look at a 10x15 or 10x20 instead — see the full storage unit size guide.

Self-storage in Arkansas typically ranges from around $30/month for a small 5x5 storage unit to $250+/month for a large 10x30 storage unit or RV parking storage space. Pricing depends on unit size, climate-controlled vs. drive-up, location, and current availability. Modern Storage® lists current monthly rates and any move-in specials on each location's reservation page, so customers can compare cheap storage options across Little Rock, North Little Rock, Bentonville, Springdale, Lowell, Bryant, Hot Springs, and Maumelle before reserving.

Yes — you can reserve a self-storage unit online with Modern Storage® in under five minutes. Pick your Arkansas storage facility, choose your unit size (5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, or 10x30), and complete the reservation from your phone, tablet, or computer. Online reservations let customers compare climate-controlled storage, drive-up storage, and parking storage availability at multiple Modern Storage® locations before visiting in person.

Yes — Modern Storage® offers a free moving truck with new self-storage rentals at participating Arkansas locations. The free truck is a popular move-in benefit for customers moving an apartment, a one-bedroom or two-bedroom home, business inventory, or large furniture into a Modern Storage® unit. Truck availability, mileage limits, fuel responsibility, and participation vary by facility, so customers should confirm details with the local storage facility before move-in day.

Yes — Modern Storage® rents self-storage units on a month-to-month basis with no long-term contract. Month-to-month self-storage is the standard format for moving, remodeling, downsizing, business storage, seasonal storage, college storage, military deployment, and short-term overflow. Customers can extend month to month for as long as they need, or move out after 30 days. Month-to-month flexibility is one of the reasons self-storage is more affordable than renting a larger apartment or office.

The fastest way to find a Modern Storage® storage unit near me is to use the locations page, which lists all 10 Arkansas facilities with addresses, phone numbers, and reservation links. Modern Storage® has self-storage facilities in Little Rock (Shackleford and Riverdale), West Little Rock, North Little Rock (North Hills Blvd and Maumelle Blvd), Maumelle, Bentonville, Bryant, Hot Springs, Springdale, and Lowell. Each location page shows climate-controlled availability, drive-up storage, boat and RV storage, and current move-in offers.

Yes — Modern Storage® offers business storage and mini-warehouse storage units across Arkansas. Business storage works for contractors, e-commerce sellers, sales reps, medical offices, real estate professionals, restoration crews, stagers, movers, and small business inventory storage. Business storage units hold inventory, tools, equipment, records, supplies, furniture, samples, and overflow materials — at a fraction of the cost of commercial office or warehouse space. Modern Storage® Riverdale offers business-friendly amenities including conference space, and most Arkansas locations offer month-to-month business storage.

Many Modern Storage® locations accept business deliveries at customer storage units, making them a practical alternative to leasing warehouse space. E-commerce sellers, restoration companies, contractors, and sales teams use Modern Storage® business storage to receive inventory shipments, equipment deliveries, supplies, and samples — without paying commercial warehouse rates. Acceptance policies, delivery hours, and signature requirements vary by location, so customers should confirm with their local Arkansas storage facility before scheduling shipments.

Yes — Modern Storage® offers drive-up storage units at most Arkansas locations. Drive-up storage lets customers pull a vehicle, trailer, or moving truck directly to the unit door for loading and unloading. It is the fastest format for heavy furniture, tools, equipment, business inventory, frequent access, and apartment storage during a move. Drive-up storage units are typically standard (non-climate-controlled), making them a more affordable option than indoor climate-controlled storage for items that tolerate temperature changes.

Modern Storage® self-storage facilities are designed with multiple layers of security: gated entry with a personal access code, on-site cameras, exterior lighting, and individually locked storage units. Customers provide their own padlock or use a disc lock for added security. Secure storage matters most for business inventory, electronics, family heirlooms, and long-term storage — and is a key reason customers choose Modern Storage® over an unattended garage or shed. Specific security features vary by location and are listed on each facility's reservation page.

Self-storage units cannot be used for living, sleeping, or working out of, and cannot hold hazardous, flammable, perishable, or illegal items. That includes gasoline and fuel (drain mowers and equipment before storing), propane tanks, paint and solvents, fireworks, ammunition, food and groceries, plants, live animals, stolen property, and anything regulated by state or federal law. Wet items should also be avoided — they cause mold that can damage neighboring units. Modern Storage® provides a full prohibited-items list at move-in for each Arkansas storage facility.

Most self-storage facilities, including Modern Storage®, require some form of storage insurance or protection plan on the contents of a storage unit. Many homeowners and renters insurance policies already extend coverage to off-premises storage — check with your insurance provider. If your existing policy does not cover stored items, Modern Storage® offers an affordable tenant protection plan at move-in. Storage insurance covers fire, theft, water damage, and other common loss events, and the monthly cost is typically a few dollars per $1,000 of declared value.

Yes — Modern Storage® has self-storage facilities serving every major Arkansas market. Customers searching for storage units near Little Rock can rent at Modern Storage® Shackleford, Modern Storage® Riverdale, or Modern Storage® West Little Rock. Self-storage facilities near North Little Rock include North Hills Blvd and Maumelle Blvd. Storage units near Bentonville, Lowell, and Springdale serve all of Northwest Arkansas. Modern Storage® also has storage facilities in Bryant (south of Little Rock), Hot Springs, and Maumelle. Depending on the location, customers can choose climate-controlled storage, drive-up storage, boat and RV storage, vehicle parking storage, business storage, and mini-warehouse units — all month-to-month, all reservable online via the Modern Storage® locations page.