When the mower, the kayaks and the patio set take up the whole garage, the car ends up in the driveway all winter. Instead of building a shed or squeezing everything into the basement, many people near Westerly look for garage space for rent by the month. WES STOR offers drive-up storage units at 7 Elmata Ave in Pawcatuck, CT, just across the Pawcatuck River from Westerly, RI and minutes off I-95. This guide covers garage space for rent at WES STOR: unit sizes and prices, what people keep in them, how to pick a size, access and security, and how to book.
Garage space for rent near Westerly, RI: sizes and prices
Every unit at WES STOR is a drive-up unit, so it works like a rented garage bay. First you pull up to the door, then you open it and load straight from the car, truck or trailer. These are the standard monthly rates for the sizes most people use as garage space:
- 10×10: $150 a month. About half the size of a one-car garage.
- 10×15: $185 a month. Room for patio furniture, tools and storage racks.
- 10×20: $225 a month. The same footprint as a standard one-car garage.
- 15×15: $245 a month. Similar to a small garage bay. Call to rent this size.
For smaller loads, a 5×5 starts at $70 a month and a 5×10 is $95 a month. Custom storage solutions are also available by phone.
What people keep in a rented garage space
Basically, a drive-up unit holds the things that usually fill a home garage. Here are some of the most common uses near Westerly, Pawcatuck and Stonington:
- Lawn and garden equipment. Once the leaves are done, the mower, trimmer and spreader can move out until spring.
- Summer gear. Beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and paddleboards from Watch Hill and Misquamicut days take up a lot of floor space.
- Patio furniture and grills. These pieces stay together in one place over the winter, so they come back out in order.
- Tools and storage racks. Contractors and weekend builders also keep tools and supplies here, a few minutes from home.
- Business inventory. Small businesses on both sides of the state line use a unit as overflow space for stock and equipment.
- Household overflow. Furniture, boxes and keepsakes leave the garage, so there is finally room for the car.
Why drive-up storage works like a garage
With drive-up storage, there are no hallways, elevators or stairs between the vehicle and the door. As a result, heavy and bulky things move in and out quickly, and a pickup or small trailer can back right up to the unit.
- Ground-level doors. Every unit opens directly to the lot, so nothing has to be carried up a step.
- Short carries. The car or truck stays a few steps from the unit while you load.
- No climate control. Like most home garages, the units are not heated or cooled, so plan ahead for anything sensitive to cold, heat or humidity.
For a full list of what fits in every unit size, see the guide to storage units near Westerly, RI.
How to pick the right size
First, think about what you would normally keep in one bay of a garage. Then match it to a unit:
- Choose a 10×10 for a mower, a snowblower, bikes, a few bins and a small patio set.
- Move up to a 10×15 for a full patio set, a grill, a workbench, and tools on storage racks.
- Pick a 10×20 when you want the floor space of a whole one-car garage for furniture, equipment or business inventory.
- Call about a 15×15 for bulky equipment or the contents of a full apartment along with the garage gear.
If you are between two sizes, the larger one usually makes it easier to leave an aisle down the middle. That way, you can reach the back without unloading the front. The office can also help you decide before you commit. To compare every size side by side, open the size guide.
Need to park a car, boat or trailer too?
However, vehicles go on the outdoor lot, not inside the units. Cars, motorcycles, boats on trailers, jet skis, RVs and utility trailers all start at $85 a month in a gated, well-lit lot with cameras. If a second car is the reason the garage is full, the guide to winter car storage near Westerly, RI covers how to get it ready.
Access and security at WES STOR
Of course, a rented garage only helps if you can get to it when you need it. At WES STOR, the gate and the office work like this:
- 24/7 gated access: renters use a keypad at the gate any hour, any day
- Well-lit property: easy to see when you stop by early or late
- Cameras: 24/7 video surveillance
- Office hours: a real person on site Monday to Friday, 9 to 4, not a call center
- Local ownership: family-owned since 1985
The lot sits right on the Connecticut and Rhode Island line. Because of that, it is a short drive from Westerly, Watch Hill and Misquamicut in Rhode Island and from Pawcatuck, Stonington and Mystic in Connecticut, with I-95 and Route 1 close by.
How to rent garage space at WES STOR
You can book the 5×5, 5×10, 10×10, 10×15 and 10×20 online any time on the storage units page. For the 15×15, a custom size, or any questions, call (860) 599-2730 or send a message. In addition, U-Haul trucks rent from the same lot, so you can move a garage full of gear in one trip.
Garage space for rent: FAQ
How much does garage space for rent cost near Westerly, RI?
At WES STOR in Pawcatuck, CT, a 10×10 drive-up unit is $150 a month and a 10×20, the size of a one-car garage, is $225 a month. Smaller units also start at $70 a month for a 5×5.
What size storage unit do I need for garage items?
A 10×10 holds a mower, bikes and a few bins, while a 10×15 fits a patio set, a grill and tools on racks. For the floor space of a full one-car garage, choose a 10×20.
Can I park my car inside a storage unit?
No. Cars, boats and trailers park on the outdoor lot instead, starting at $85 a month. The drive-up units hold belongings and equipment.
Are the drive-up units heated or climate controlled?
No, none of the units at WES STOR have climate control. Keep that in mind for anything sensitive to cold, heat or humidity.
When can I get to my unit?
Renters have gated keypad access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Meanwhile, a real person runs the office Monday to Friday, 9 to 4.
Where is WES STOR?
The facility is at 7 Elmata Ave, Pawcatuck, CT 06379. In other words, it sits a few hundred yards from Westerly, RI and just off I-95.