Living in a self-storage unit is neither safe nor legal, but it does occur, for a variety of reasons. According to a survey of nonprofits that help the homeless, it's unusual but not unheard of. If you are caught living in a storage unit, you will mostly likely be evicted immediately.

To create the best environment for your stored goods, climate-controlled units are generally kept at a temperature between 55 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that climate-controlled units are kept at storage temperatures, and not living temperatures, as some people may think.

Storage unit average monthly price range based on type, rent per month for standard storage unit is $60$180 whereas climate-controlled storage unit $75$225