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Secure, flexible storage for service members on the move. Whether you're facing deployment, PCS orders, or temporary duty assignments, military storage facilities provide the space and security you need during transitions. Storage.com connects service members with trusted facilities that understand military move temporary storage requirements, offering short-notice availability, flexible terms, and often military discounts to support those who serve.

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Military Moves: Temporary Storage for PCS and Beyond

Military storage facilities serve active duty personnel, reservists, and veterans who face unique storage challenges during relocations, deployments, and training assignments. From military vehicle storage to household goods protection, storage facilities near bases provide the flexibility and security that military families need during frequent transitions.

Types of Military Storage Units & Their Uses

Short-Term Military Storage
Best for:

Temporary duty assignments

Flexible lease terms

Deployment Storage
Best for:

Climate control storage needs

Flexible access

PCS Storage
Best for:

Temporary storage for military moves

Between duty stations

Military Vehicle Storage
Best for:

Specialized spaces for military car storage

Long and short term storage

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Common Military Storage Scenarios and Solutions

There's a storage unit for every military storage need. This helpful guide will help match you with the right storage unit for your military relocation or deployment.

5' Wide x 5' Long

  • Great for barracks room essentials
  • Personal item, uniform, electronics storage
  • Works great for 1-6 month terms

Military Storage Costs

Military storage facility costs vary by location, unit size, and amenities. Here are costs based on current pricing from Storage.com locations near military installations:

Small Units (5x5 to 5x10)

  • Average Monthly Cost: $40-$100
  • Best For: Single service member essentials

Medium Units (10x10 to 10x15)

  • Average Monthly Cost: $80-$180
  • Best For: Deployment storage, 1-2 bedroom contents

Large Units (10x20 to 10x30)

  • Average Monthly Cost: $120-$300
  • Best For: Family household goods, military vehicle storage

Climate Control (Preferred Amenity)

  • Average Monthly Cost: additional $20-60 per month depending on unit size
  • Best For: Electronics, furniture, deployment storage

Storage costs near major bases (Fort Bragg, Camp Pendleton, Joint Base Lewis-McChord) tend to run higher due to demand during the PCS season (May-August).

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Military Storage FAQs

Yes, most facilities near military bases provide discounts ranging from 10-20% for active duty, reservists, and veterans. Some also waive administrative fees or deposits when you present military ID and orders—always ask about military storage facility benefits when booking.

Absolutely. Military vehicle storage is common at facilities near bases and offers secure, often climate-controlled spaces for cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Many provide battery maintenance services to keep your vehicle road-ready upon return, and some allow family members access for periodic starts.

Military move temporary storage accommodates the gap between duty stations when timing doesn't align. You can store household goods short-term (typically 1-3 months) using month-to-month rental terms, and many facilities work flexibly with changed orders or delayed housing availability.

Most service members store furniture, electronics, seasonal items, and sentimental belongings in a military storage facility. Climate-controlled units protect against temperature and humidity damage for extended deployments—size your unit based on whether you're storing a barracks room or an entire household.

Storage allowances vary by rank, family status, and PCS type. Your base transportation office can detail covered expenses—some military move temporary storage costs qualify for reimbursement, while long-term deployment storage typically comes out-of-pocket unless covered by other benefits.