Manhattan Mini Storage Reviews & Prices vs. Urban Stash (2026)

Manhattan Mini Storage is NYC's largest storage brand, with dozens of staffed locations, climate-controlled buildings at many sites, and very small to very large units. Urban Stash is a smaller neighborhood option with two locations, 24/7 phone access and flat monthly pricing. At Manhattan Mini Storage's East Village location, regular rates run from about $54 a month for a 16 sq ft closet to over $400 for a 50 sq ft unit, with 25–75% off the first three months. Urban Stash's East Village units start at $80 a month and its Williamsburg units start at $50, with no introductory discount to expire.

If you're searching for Manhattan Mini Storage reviews or prices, you're probably comparing options before you commit. This guide covers what MMS costs today, what its customers say, how access works at each provider, and which one fits how you'll actually use your storage. All prices were checked on each company's website in October 2026 and can change at any time, so confirm before you book.

The quick answer

• Choose Manhattan Mini Storage if you need a large unit (10×10 or bigger), want the cheapest possible first three months, want on-site staff during office hours, or live in a neighborhood where Urban Stash doesn't have a location.
• Choose Urban Stash if you live near the East Village or Williamsburg, want to get to your things any time of day or night, and prefer one predictable monthly price over a promotion that ends.

What do Manhattan Mini Storage reviews say?

Manhattan Mini Storage reviews depend a lot on where you read them.

• Google: The East Village location at 28 2nd Avenue holds a 4.8-star rating from about 670 reviews. Most praise individual staff by name, a quick move-in, clean facilities and the move-in promotions.
• Trustpilot: The company-wide Manhattan Mini Storage profile has a 1.2-star TrustScore from about 150 reviews. The most common complaints are rent increases after the promotional period, added fees and protection charges, trouble with online payments, and slow phone support. Trustpilot notes that the company doesn't invite customers to review there, so that profile skews toward people with a problem.

The pattern is familiar across big storage chains: the move-in experience gets high marks, and frustration tends to show up later, at billing time. If you're comparing providers, ask what your rent will be in month four, not just month one.

For context, Manhattan Mini Storage has operated in New York for decades and has been owned by StorageMart, a national storage operator, since late 2021.

Manhattan Mini Storage prices in 2026

Manhattan Mini Storage prices vary by location, floor, unit height and whether a unit has air conditioning. Here's what the East Village facility (28 2nd Avenue) listed in October 2026, at regular monthly rates before promotions:

• Closet units (about 16 sq ft, 4 ft tall): about $54–$70
• Small units (16–24 sq ft, 9 ft tall): about $189–$247
• Medium units (28–50 sq ft): about $306–$456
• Large units (56–90 sq ft): about $755–$1,079

Most units carried a promotion of 25%, 50% or 75% off the first three months, and MMS offers a 2.5% discount for debit card or ACH payments. Its site notes that prices and promotions can change at any time.

Prices are lower at some other MMS locations. The Lower East Side facility on South Street, for example, listed small units at about $69–$85 a month at regular rates.

Urban Stash prices

Urban Stash lists one starting price per unit size at each location, with no introductory discount.

• East Village (24 Avenue B): small units from $80/month (about 4′ × 2.5′ × 3.5′), medium from $349/month (about 7.5′ × 4.5′ × 7.5′), large from $450/month (about 10′ × 5′ × 7.5′)
• Williamsburg (73 Grand Street, Brooklyn): small units from $50/month (5′ × 5′ × 4′), medium from $225/month (5′ × 5′ × 8′), large from $475/month (8′ × 10′ × 8′)

Every rental is month-to-month with no security deposit, and a Protection Plan is billed with your rent. See live availability for East Village and Williamsburg.

Is Urban Stash cheaper than Manhattan Mini Storage?

It depends on the size and how long you'll store.

• Smallest units: In the East Village, an MMS closet unit is cheaper than an Urban Stash small unit at regular rates.
• Mid-size units: A roughly 35 sq ft, full-height unit costs about the same at both: about $332 a month at MMS's East Village location versus $349 at Urban Stash.
• First three months: MMS promotions usually make it cheaper to start.
• After the promotion: Urban Stash's rate doesn't step up after an intro period, so the gap closes or reverses once an MMS discount ends.
• Brooklyn: Urban Stash Williamsburg starts at $50 a month for a 25 sq ft unit, well below Manhattan rates at either provider.

The best way to compare is to total up six to twelve months, including the promotion ending, any protection plan, and the cost of getting to the facility.

Unit sizes

Manhattan Mini Storage has the widest range in the city. Locations offer closet units as small as about 8–16 sq ft, small and medium units up to about 50 sq ft, large units, and 10×10 and bigger spaces for a full apartment or business inventory. Many units are 9 feet tall.

Urban Stash offers small, medium and large units built for apartment overflow. Small units are compact and double-stacked, medium and large units are full height, and the largest unit is 80 sq ft at the Williamsburg location. There's no 10×10 option.

Bottom line: If you need 10×10 or larger, Manhattan Mini Storage is the better fit. For seasonal clothes, luggage, a bike or a few pieces of furniture, both work. Compare sizes in our storage size guide.

Access and hours

Urban Stash: 24/7 access at both locations. You book online, get the access app by email, and unlock the front door and your unit with your phone. There's no office to check into and no appointment.

Manhattan Mini Storage: Staffed facilities with keycard access. The East Village location lists access and office hours of 8 AM to 8 PM daily; hours vary by location. Staff on site during office hours can help with move-ins and questions.

Bottom line: If you want a person there when you arrive, MMS has the edge. If you want to drop something off at 6 AM or 11 PM, Urban Stash does.

Climate control

Manhattan Mini Storage markets indoor, climate-controlled storage. At the East Village location, though, most listed units are marked "heat only," and only some include air conditioning, so check the specific unit if humidity or summer heat matters for what you're storing.

Ask Urban Stash about climate needs for specific items before you book by emailing support@urbanstash.co.

Locations

Manhattan Mini Storage has dozens of locations across Manhattan, plus sites in Brooklyn and New Jersey. If you live in Inwood, the Upper West Side or Hell's Kitchen, there's likely an MMS facility closer to you.

Urban Stash has two locations: the East Village at 24 Avenue B, and Williamsburg at 73 Grand Street in Brooklyn. If you live within a walk or a short ride of either, it's worth comparing.

Which storage fits your life?

Urban Stash makes more sense if you:

• Live in or near the East Village, Lower East Side, Williamsburg, Greenpoint or Bushwick
• Want access any time of day or night, without depending on staff hours
• Prefer one monthly price over a promotion that expires
• Need small to mid-size space for apartment overflow, gear or a bike
• Want to book and move in entirely online

Manhattan Mini Storage makes more sense if you:

• Need a 10×10 or larger unit for a full apartment or business inventory
• Live in a neighborhood where Urban Stash doesn't have a location
• Want on-site staff during office hours
• Want the lowest possible price for your first three months
• Need confirmed air conditioning for sensitive items

Ready to compare?

If you live near the East Village or Williamsburg, check live prices and sizes and reserve online in a few minutes. Rentals are month-to-month with no security deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Manhattan Mini Storage cost?

At Manhattan Mini Storage's East Village location in October 2026, regular monthly rates ran from about $54 for a 16 sq ft closet unit to about $456 for a 50 sq ft unit, and $755 and up for 70–90 sq ft units. Most units had 25–75% off the first three months. Prices vary by location and change often.

Are Manhattan Mini Storage reviews good?

On Google, the East Village location has a 4.8-star rating from about 670 reviews, with praise for staff and an easy move-in. The company's Trustpilot profile is much lower, at 1.2 stars from about 150 reviews, with complaints about rent increases, fees and billing.

Is Urban Stash cheaper than Manhattan Mini Storage?

Not always. MMS closet units and promotions are cheaper to start, and mid-size units cost about the same at regular rates in the East Village. Urban Stash doesn't use introductory discounts, so its price doesn't jump after three months, and its Williamsburg units start at $50 a month.

Does Manhattan Mini Storage have 24-hour access?

The East Village location lists access hours of 8 AM to 8 PM daily, and hours vary by location. Urban Stash offers 24/7 access at both of its locations.

What is the smallest unit Manhattan Mini Storage offers?

Some MMS locations offer closet units as small as about 8 sq ft, and many offer 16–20 sq ft closets. Urban Stash's smallest unit is about 10 sq ft at its East Village location.

Who owns Manhattan Mini Storage?

Manhattan Mini Storage has been owned by StorageMart, a national self-storage company, since late 2021, and operates as a StorageMart brand.

Which is better for storing a full apartment?

Manhattan Mini Storage, if you need 10×10 or larger. Urban Stash's largest units (up to 80 sq ft in Williamsburg) hold a studio or one-bedroom, but a larger home needs more space.

Where are Urban Stash's locations?

Urban Stash has two locations: 24 Avenue B in the East Village, Manhattan, and 73 Grand Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.