{"id":1673,"date":"2026-05-10T08:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T15:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.priceselfstorage.com\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:40:02","slug":"preparing-for-summer-as-a-college-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/preparing-for-summer-as-a-college-student","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Summer as a College Student"},"content":{"rendered":"

KEY TAKEAWAYS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Self-storage is the most efficient and cost-effective solution for students moving home for the summer and planning to return to campus in the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If you have a tight budget, consider leaving your college dorm essentials with a friend or family member who lives near campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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When packing for the summer, you’ll want to downsize your items to conserve space.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Congratulations! You\u2019ve made it through the college year, and you\u2019re still standing. Now, the summer lies ahead. No classes, midterms, or finals. But before you can truly dive into the summer vibes, you\u2019ll need to pack up your dorm room, apartment, or shared house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most colleges won\u2019t allow you to keep your things in your dorm room unless you plan on taking summer classes. That means you\u2019ll need to make plans for your things. One option is to drive or ship everything home. If that\u2019s not workable, <\/span>consider investing in <\/span>summer dorm storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Never rented a storage unit before? <\/span>We put together a <\/span>guide to student storage<\/span>\u00a0so you know what to expect from the process. Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n

TIPS FOR STORAGE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n

As the college year comes to a close, make sure you have all the pertinent information about departure dates. Talk to your RA or leasing manager to determine what, if anything, can be left in your space. You\u2019ll likely need to pack up all your belongings from your dorm room. If you won\u2019t be keeping your house or apartment lease over the summer, you\u2019ll also probably need to pack everything out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where should it all go?<\/span> Below are some practical <\/span>summer storage tips for students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FINDING A STORAGE SOLUTION<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are attending school reasonably close to your home, you may be able to pack up your car and stash your belongings at your <\/span>parents\u2019<\/span> place (assuming they have the room). Don\u2019t live close to school? <\/span>If you have friends or family nearby, you could maybe store your items at their place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another option is to pack and ship your things to your <\/span>parents\u2019<\/span> house. This may be viable if you only have a few boxes to send. However, if you\u2019ve got a lot of furniture and other items, shipping costs can quickly spiral out of control. (Note: If you\u2019re returning to college in the fall, you\u2019ll have to ship everything back.)<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t go to school close to home or your parents don\u2019t have space for all your things, it\u2019s worth looking into <\/span>a <\/span>college summer storage solution<\/span>.<\/span> Storage units can be cost-efficient and convenient, especially if you use a facility like <\/span>Price Self Storage<\/span><\/a>, which offers month-to-month leasing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CHOOSING THE RIGHT STORAGE UNIT SIZE<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve settled on a storage facility near your school, you\u2019ll need to decide what type of storage unit to rent. Our <\/span>storage size guide<\/span><\/a> can be incredibly helpful in visualizing how many boxes and what types of furniture can fit into each space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally speaking, if you\u2019re moving out of a dorm and don\u2019t need to store large furniture, you\u2019ll probably do best renting a <\/span>locker unit<\/span><\/a> or a <\/span>5\u00d75 unit<\/span><\/a>. Moving out of a studio or one-bedroom apartment? Depending on the size of your furniture and how many other items and boxes you want to store, you\u2019ll want to consider our <\/span>5\u00d710 <\/span><\/a>or <\/span>10\u00d710 unit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, if you and your roommates need to clear out a multi-bedroom house, <\/span>look into<\/span> renting a large storage unit. Our large units range in size from <\/span>10\u00d715<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>10\u00d730<\/span><\/a>. The right size for you will depend on how many rooms you need to pack and the overall size of your major furniture items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still unsure about the right storage unit? Contact our <\/span>complimentary concierge service<\/span><\/a> for personal assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HOW MUCH DOES SELF-STORAGE COST?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The cost of <\/span>self-storage for college students<\/span> will vary, depending on several key factors. These factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n

UNIT SIZE<\/span><\/h3>\n

The biggest cost factor is the size of your storage unit. The larger the unit, the higher the monthly rent.<\/span> If you have a tight budget, consider splitting a larger storage unit with classmates or your roommate. If you want to save on rental costs, downsize before you move out for the summer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

STORAGE UNIT LOCATION<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many facilities offer lower rates on storage units that are not drive-up or are on the second floor. If you don\u2019t mind putting in a little extra effort in packing and unpacking your unit, you can save some money.<\/span><\/p>\n

FACILITY LOCATION<\/span><\/h3>\n

Storage rates vary from city to city depending on local demand, operating costs and prevailing rates. If you don\u2019t mind driving a little further to store your things, it might be worth comparing prices at different locations, even from the same company.<\/span><\/p>\n

SPECIAL FEATURES<\/span><\/h3>\n

While not as relevant to many college students, storage facilities often offer special units. For example, Price Self Storage offers climate-controlled storage units at select locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

A SMART WAY TO SAVE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Want to save on<\/span> summer dorm storage<\/span>? Of course, you do! A clever way to do this is to share a storage unit with friends or roommates. Even if you have to rent a larger unit, splitting the cost will likely be cheaper than renting your own unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AVOID THE RUSH: WHEN TO START YOUR SUMMER STORAGE PLAN<\/span><\/h2>\n

Preparing for finals and writing those last major papers can put you in a major time crunch toward the end of the semester. Still, don\u2019t put off planning for <\/span>college summer storage<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> You don\u2019t want to have to pack your entire dorm or apartment on the day you need to clear out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Figure out how much time packing will take, reverse-engineer your schedule, and start accordingly. Allow time to:<\/span><\/p>\n