Make Space Storage - Portable Containers
Ottawa, ON
613-519-1147- On Site Management
- Door to Door Service Pick up and Delivery
- Mobile Storage Containers
- Multiple Container Sizes
Starting at $149.00
Ottawa's storage market runs on a government calendar. Federal employees relocate on two-year postings, military families at CFB Uplands turn over annually, and four university campuses empty out every April. The result: a predictable demand spike every spring that runs from May through August. If you need storage during those months, book in March.
FindStorageFast tracks 33 Ottawa-area facilities from Centretown to Stittsville, Orleans to Hunt Club, and into the rural communities west and south of the city. Our goal is simple — show you what storage costs across every part of the region, where the best prices are right now, and which operators are running promotions, so you can compare the full market before you book. Orleans consistently runs $45–50/month cheaper than equivalent downtown units. Gatineau offers further savings if you're comfortable crossing the bridge.
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Ottawa, ON
613-519-1147
Ottawa, ON
844-307-86731125 Parisien Street, Gloucester, ON
613-902-6742
1165 Kenaston Street Ottawa, ON
613-706-6703
2221 Gladwin Cres, Ottawa, ON
613-651-1736
3169 Hawthorne Road, Ottawa, ON
613-902-1593
3600 Uplands Dr Ottawa ON K1V 1N8
613-902-70655345 Canotek Road, Ottawa, ON
613-519-11473600 Uplands Dr Ottawa, ON
1-844-551-773356 Bongard Avenue, Nepean, ON
613-801-6346174 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, ON
613-902-70221430 Youville Dr, Orleans, ON
613-902-7567380 Vantage Drive, Orleans, ON
613-902-75673344 Rideau Road, Ottawa, ON
613-909-63972775 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, ON
613-519-1155415 Legget Drive Kanata, ON
343-321-260075 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON
343-342-175938 Edgewater St, Kanata, ON
613-703-71361625 Maple Grove Rd, Ottawa, ON
(613) 699-8881209 Westbrook Road, Stittsville ON
613-909-6388126 Willowlea Rd, Stittsville, ON
613-704-7136126 Willowlea Rd Carp, ON
1-855-781-8372266 Westbrook Rd, Stittsville ON
(343) 308-01313785 McBean Street Ottawa ON
(613) 800-2274130 Bay St, Embrun, ON
(613) 702-22484616 March Rd, Mississippi Mills, ON
613-434-17609 Precision Drive, Kemptville, ON
(613) 701-0013101 Paterson Street, Almonte, ON
613-256-591310865 Hwy 7, Carleton Place, ON
613-434-18053245 Old Perth Road Almonte, ON
(613) 702-0711100 Industrial Ave, Carelton Place, ON
(613) 604-9716Carleton Place, ON
613-434-180512274 County Road 38 Winchester, ON
(613) 800-0813| Unit size | What fits | City average | Lowest price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5×5 | Dorm room, boxes, seasonal gear | $74.00/mo | from $26.00/mo |
| 5×10 | Studio apartment contents | $102.78/mo | from $50.00/mo |
| 10×10 | 1–2 bedroom apartment | $147.67/mo | from $62.00/mo |
| 10×15 | Large 2-bed or home office | $229.50/mo | from $129.00/mo |
| 10×20 | 3-bedroom house contents | $296.15/mo | from $145.00/mo |
| Market | Avg 10×10/month | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $147.67/month | ||
| Orleans | $114.00/month | ||
| Kanata | $176.00/month | ||
| Gatineau, QC | $130.00/month |
Orleans consistently offers the best value in the Ottawa network. Highway 417 and 174 make it practical from anywhere in the east end. Gatineau is worth considering if you're comfortable crossing the bridge and dealing with Quebec insurance requirements — many facilities near Boulevard de la Carrière offer full bilingual service.
The Rideau Canal and river systems divide Ottawa in ways that make location more important than you might think. Crossing the city in winter can double your travel time. Here's what's available in each corridor.
Two Access Storage facilities serve the core. 1165 Kenaston Street near Dow's Lake and Carleton University is climate-controlled with a self-serve kiosk — well suited to Carleton students storing between academic years and government employees on posting. 2221 Gladwin Crescent near the train station and Vanier has drive-up access, 24-hour entry, and vehicle storage — better suited to durable goods and equipment than temperature-sensitive items. Downtown demand peaks May through August when federal employees relocate and university students need summer storage. Book early.
Five facilities serve the eastern corridor from Gloucester to Orleans. Access Storage operates two Orleans locations on Youville Drive and Vantage Drive — both climate-controlled with drive-up access and vehicle storage. Gloucester has two Access Storage locations on Parisien Street and Hawthorne Road. Make Space Storage on Canotek Road suits contractors and small businesses needing regular drive-up access. East Ottawa runs $50–70/month cheaper than downtown on equivalent unit sizes. Orleans also has a high proportion of bilingual households — several facilities offer bilingual service.
Access Storage and Mini Mall Storage both operate in Stittsville, with climate control, drive-up access, 24-hour entry, and boat and RV storage. ITALSTORAGE on Westbrook Road is the only Ottawa-area facility offering a free moving truck promotion. Stittsville is practical for western communities residents who want to avoid Kanata pricing or need boat and RV storage with easy Highway 417 access.
FindStorageFast tracks dedicated Access Storage locations on Legget Drive, Michael Cowpland Drive, and Edgewater Street. Kanata pricing runs slightly above the Ottawa average — the newer facilities and tech-sector demand in the area support higher rates. Climate control is standard across the Kanata network.
Five facilities serve this corridor. Apple Self Storage on Rideau Road near Hunt Club is the most full-featured south Ottawa option — climate control, drive-up, packing supplies, vehicle and boat/RV storage, with first month free on select units. CFB Uplands is nearby, making it practical for military families transitioning between postings. Access Storage operates on Uplands Drive, Bongard Avenue, and Cleopatra Drive. Mini Mall Storage at Moodie Drive offers one of the better value amenity sets in the south end. South Ottawa pricing consistently runs below downtown.
For east-end Ottawa residents or those who don't mind crossing the bridges, Gatineau facilities offer meaningful savings versus Ottawa pricing. Many facilities near Boulevard de la Carrière offer full bilingual service. Quebec tax structure differs from Ontario — confirm insurance requirements before booking. Bridge traffic adds time for daily access but for monthly visits it's rarely an issue.
Mini Mall Storage and Make Space Storage operate multiple locations in Almonte, Carleton Place, Richmond, Kemptville, Embrun, and Winchester. These rural locations offer the lowest prices in the Ottawa network — some starting under $30/month — with strong boat, RV, and vehicle storage options. Practical for residents in the western communities who don't need urban access.
Ottawa's temperature swings from −30°C to +35°C — one of the most extreme ranges of any Canadian city. Climate-controlled storage maintains steady temperature (typically 18–22°C) and humidity (40–50%) year-round, adding roughly 10–15% to your monthly rate.
Standard units in Ottawa drop well below −20°C during cold snaps. The freeze-thaw cycle causes moisture problems when temperatures rise. Wood furniture swells and warps, electronics corrode, leather cracks, and paper documents degrade. Anyone storing items they wouldn't leave in an unheated garage through an Ottawa winter should choose climate control.
Federal employees storing documents and electronics during relocation. Families storing antique furniture and keepsakes. Musicians storing instruments. Military families at CFB Uplands transitioning between postings. Anyone storing anything sensitive to extreme cold.
Common in Orleans, Gloucester, and along Innes Road. Back your vehicle directly to the door — no elevators, no hallways. Popular with contractors, government contractors accessing files regularly, and seasonal businesses loading patio furniture and boating equipment. Trade-off: more exposed to temperature extremes than indoor units.
Carleton University, University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, and Saint Paul University create predictable storage demand spikes during move-out season (April–May). Book in March or early April — facilities near campus fill quickly. International students especially need storage during summer breaks. Many operators offer first month free promotions and month-to-month contracts.
| University | Closest facility | 5×5 from |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton University | Access Storage – St. Laurent | $28.00/mo |
| University of Ottawa | Access Storage – Gloucester | $40.00/mo |
| Algonquin College | Access Storage – Nepean | $64.00/mo |
| Saint Paul University | Access Storage – St. Laurent | $28.00/mo |
Ottawa's Rideau Canal and Ottawa River create strong demand for seasonal boat and RV storage. Snowmobiles and recreational equipment add to winter storage volume. Options range from outdoor parking to fully enclosed climate-controlled drive-up units. Look for facilities with block heater outlets and snow removal services for long-term winter vehicle storage.
Ottawa winters demand protection: temperatures below −30°C drain batteries and crack hoses. Road salt corrodes undercarriages. Indoor units protect boats and RVs from November through April. FindStorageFast lists vehicle storage starting from $167/month — prices updated October 07, 2026.
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FindStorageFast has tracked Ottawa storage since 2008 — long enough to have watched the Orleans corridor fill in with new facilities, Access Storage build the dominant network across the city, and Mini Mall expand into the rural communities west and south of the city. We monitor live pricing across 33 facilities from Centretown to Stittsville, Orleans to Hunt Club, updated regularly as operators adjust rates and run promotions.
Ottawa's storage market moves on a government calendar. Demand spikes every spring when postings change and students move out. Pricing softens in fall and winter — if you have flexibility on timing, late September through February is when you'll find the best rates and the most availability.
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33 Ottawa-area facilities tracked · Last updated October 07, 2026
Most facilities offer all-day access (6am-10pm), which works for 95% of renters. True 24/7 access comes at a premium. Before paying the extra, ask if you'll actually need access between 10pm-6am.
On October 07, 2026, Storage units in Ottawa range from $26.00/month for a five by five unit to $145.00/month for the cheapest ten by twenty unit. The most popular ten by ten unit averages $147.67/month in Ottawa, with the lowest price at $62.00/month. Prices vary by location and features.
A five by five unit holds a closet's worth, a five by ten fits a studio apartment, and a ten by ten accommodates a one-bedroom apartment—that's the most popular size. A ten by fifteen fits two bedrooms, and a ten by twenty holds a three-bedroom home. De-clutter, stack vertically and only pay for what you need.
Climate-controlled units cost more than standard units. They are worth the premium for furniture, electronics, documents, and anything you'd normally keep inside your home that's important to you.
FindStorageFast shows storage facilities in Ottawa sorted by distance from your location. Compare live prices at 33 facilities starting at $26.00/month. View unit sizes, amenities like climate control and drive-up access. See current availability and book the best prices online for free.
Yes. In Ottawa, a ten by ten unit averages $147.67/month but starts as low as $62.00/month depending on location and amenities. That's potentially hundreds in annual savings. Compare all 33 facilities to find the best rate.
No hazardous materials (gasoline, propane, chemicals), perishable food, plants, pets, illegal items, or firearms (varies by facility). Most facilities prohibit wet or smelly items. Violating these rules can result in immediate lease termination and forfeiture of belongings.
Yes, climate control is essential for Ottawa. Temperatures swing from -30°C to +35°C, requiring year-round control (18-22°C, 40-50% humidity). Protects sensitive items from freeze-thaw damage. Adds 25-30% premium but prevents costly damage during extreme seasons.
Yes, Gatineau storage units cost 20-30% less than Ottawa. A 10×10 runs $120-160 in Gatineau versus $$147.67 downtown Ottawa. For monthly or less frequent access, savings justify the bridge commute. Consider language preference, Quebec taxes, bridge traffic, and insurance requirements.
Book 4-6 weeks ahead for peak season (May-August) when demand spikes. Downtown and university-area units hit 92-98% capacity. Best rates appear late fall/winter (15-20% savings). Students should book in March before April-May spike. Last-minute? Try South Ottawa, Orleans, or Gatineau.
| Unit Size | Average Monthly Price | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5'x5' | $74.00 | $26.00 |
| 5'x10' | $102.78 | $50.00 |
| 10'x10' | $147.67 | $62.00 |
| 10'x15' | $229.50 | $129.00 |
| 10'x20' | $296.15 | $145.00 |
| Size | Description |
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25 square feet, the size of a small closet. Good for chairs, cabinets, electronics, boxes. |
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50 square feet, the size of a large walk-in closet. Good for a mattress set, couch, dining room tables, chairs, boxes. |
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75 square feet, the size of a small bedroom. Good for large dining sets, desks, cabinets, mattress sets, washer/dryer. |
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100 square feet, the size of a large bedroom. Good for bedroom sets, refrigerator, large drawers, multiple boxes. |
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150 square feet, the size of a small one car garage. Good for multiple bedroom sets, large appliances, smaller cars, boats, other vehicles, patio sets. |
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200 square feet, the size of a standard one car garage. Good for multiple bedroom sets, trucks, trailers, large furniture items, mid size vehicles, miscellaneous items. |
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300 square feet, the size of a two car garage. Good for multiple bedroom sets, appliances, large furniture, patio sets, seasonal items. |
