With summer looming just ahead, many college students are scrambling to find suitable storage units for their personal items. Luckily, Arctic Self Storage in Anchorage, Alaska, provides students with affordable self-storage options year round.

If you’re moving out of your dorm or apartment this summer, here’s what you need to know about renting a personal storage unit:

• Cost Effective: Finding the best deal available is every college student’s dream, and at Arctic Self Storage, you’ll find affordable solutions. With monthly fees starting at just $35, using a storage unit for summer is easy. Unlike other storage facilities, Arctic Self Storage doesn’t charge a deposit fee either, although there is a one-time $10 registration fee. Do you have roommates who are also interested in storing their belongings? Consider renting a larger unit and splitting the costs. 
• Sizes: From 5x5-foot units perfect for the average college student to massive 10x30-foot rooms suitable for moving an entire household, Arctic Self Storage offers rentals in a variety of sizes. Take careful measurements of your packed items and speak with a staff member about which options are available to rent for the summer.
• Amenities & Security: Arctic Self Storage offers heated and unheated units that are available daily between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The facility is under constant surveillance, and you need a personal code to access a storage unit, so your belongings will always be safe when you choose Arctic Self Storage. 
• Preparation: As a student, you probably have some questions about what kinds of items can be stored at a facility. Mini refrigerators can be stored so long as they have been emptied, cleaned, and defrosted prior to your move. Food items, including non-perishables, should not be stored—otherwise, you may attract ants. Use common sense, and don’t store belongings that could be affected by high temperatures. When you’re packing, keep textbooks and other heavy items in smaller boxes so they can be easily lifted and stacked.

Moving out of your dorm doesn’t have to be stressful when you can use self-storage units. Call Arctic Self Storage today at (907) 563-3342 to reserve your unit for the summer break. For easy, affordable, and secure storage, Arctic Self Storage is the answer for every Anchorage student. To learn more about the storage facility, you can also visit their website and Facebook page.