If you live in Mystic or Stonington and the spare room, the basement or the garage has run out of space, you do not have to cross the state line to find self storage. WES STOR offers drive-up storage units at 7 Elmata Ave in Pawcatuck, CT, on the Connecticut side of the Pawcatuck River and just off I-95. For most of Mystic, that means a short drive up I-95 or along Route 1. This guide covers self storage near Mystic: unit sizes and prices, who rents on the Connecticut side, how to choose a size, access and security, and how to book.
Self storage near Mystic, CT: sizes and prices
Every unit at WES STOR is a drive-up unit, so you can park at the door and unload straight from the car or truck. Because there is only one set of rates, these are the standard monthly prices for every size:
- 5×5: $70 a month. About the size of a standard closet.
- 5×10: $95 a month. Comparable to a walk-in closet.
- 10×10: $150 a month. About half the size of a one-car garage.
- 10×15: $185 a month. Comparable to a large bedroom.
- 10×20: $225 a month. The same footprint as a one-car garage.
- 15×15: $245 a month. Call to rent this size.
In addition, custom storage solutions are available by phone. Standard rates are the same for every renter, whether you come from Mystic, Stonington or across the river in Westerly.
Who rents self storage on the Connecticut side
WES STOR sits in the town of Stonington, so many renters live a few minutes away in Pawcatuck, Stonington Borough, Mystic and North Stonington. For example, these are the most common reasons people near Mystic rent a unit:
- Making room before guests arrive. With the holidays coming, a 5×10 or 10×10 can clear out a spare room so it works as a guest room again.
- Moving within southeastern Connecticut. When the closing date and the move-in date do not line up, furniture and boxes can wait in a unit until the new place is ready.
- Clearing the garage for winter. Lawn equipment, patio furniture and summer gear can come out of the garage so the car fits inside before snow.
- Boating and beach gear. Life jackets, coolers, fishing gear and beach chairs from summers on the Mystic River and at Watch Hill take up a lot of room at home.
- Small business overflow. Shops and contractors around Mystic and Stonington also use a unit for extra stock, tools and equipment.
For more ideas on using a unit like a rented garage bay, see the guide to garage space for rent near Westerly and Pawcatuck.
How to choose a storage unit size
First, make a rough list of what you plan to store. Then match the list to a unit:
- Boxes and a few small pieces: a 5×5 or 5×10 is usually enough.
- Furniture from one room or a small apartment: look at a 10×10.
- A two-bedroom apartment or a full garage of gear: a 10×15 or 10×20 gives you room to leave an aisle.
- Bulky equipment or a whole household: call about the 15×15, since it is not booked online.
If you are between two sizes, the larger one usually makes it easier to reach the back without unloading the front. Also, the office can help you decide before you commit. To see what fits in every size, read the guide to storage units near Westerly, RI or open the size guide.
What to know before you rent
- Drive-up only. Every unit opens to the lot, so there are no stairs or hallways between your vehicle and the door. As a result, loading a couch or a dresser is a short carry instead of a long haul down a corridor.
- No climate control. Since the units are not heated or cooled, plan ahead for anything sensitive to cold, heat or humidity.
- Vehicles on the lot. Cars, motorcycles, RVs, jet skis and boats on trailers go on the outdoor lot instead of in a unit, starting at $85 a month. Mystic boaters can read the guide to winter boat storage in Pawcatuck and Westerly.
- U-Haul trucks on site. Because U-Haul trucks rent from the same lot, you can pick up a truck and load a unit in one stop.
Access and security at WES STOR
Of course, storage near home only helps if you can get to it on your schedule. 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
Because the lot sits right on the Connecticut and Rhode Island line, it is also close to Westerly, Watch Hill and Misquamicut. So if you work in Rhode Island and live in Mystic, the unit can sit right on your way home.
How to rent a unit near Mystic and Stonington
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. Then, after you book the unit, drive over with your first load whenever it suits you. Meanwhile, if you have questions about a size, the office can walk you through the options on a weekday.
Self storage near Mystic: FAQ
Is there self storage near Mystic, CT?
Yes. WES STOR in Pawcatuck, CT offers drive-up self storage units a short drive from Mystic by I-95 or Route 1. Units start at $70 a month.
How much does a storage unit cost per month near Mystic?
At WES STOR, a 5×5 is $70 a month, a 10×10 is $150 a month and a 10×20 is $225 a month. In addition, the full list of sizes and prices is on the size guide.
Are there storage units in Stonington, CT?
Yes. Pawcatuck is part of the town of Stonington, and WES STOR is at 7 Elmata Ave, just off I-95. As a result, renters in Stonington Borough and North Stonington are only minutes away.
Can I get to my storage unit on weekends?
Yes. Renters have gated keypad access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, a real person runs the office Monday to Friday, 9 to 4, so call or stop by on a weekday with questions.
Are the storage units climate controlled?
No. All units at WES STOR are drive-up units without climate control, so store temperature-sensitive items with that in mind.