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Latest 2027 Price List for Top Personal Storage Warehouses in HCMC
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Personal storage in Ho Chi Minh City costs around 873,000 – 965,000 VND/month (about US$34–37/month) for a 1m³ unit (about 8 to 10 medium cartons) and 1,185,000 – 1,309,000 VND/month (about US$46–51/month) for a 2m³ unit (about 15 to 20 cartons or 2 to 3 large suitcases), excluding VAT. A 12-month plan is 15% cheaper, and air-conditioned units cost about 30–40% more. Small storage prices for your exact size are on the price checker.
Is your home feeling more and more cramped with belongings? Do you need a safe place to keep things while moving, renovating or simply freeing up space? Personal storage rental (also called self-storage) is the ideal solution.
However, one of the biggest concerns for many people is the price of personal storage. This article explains the factors that affect storage costs in detail and helps you budget effectively.
What Is Personal Storage (Self-Storage)?
Personal storage consists of independent storage lockers in a range of sizes, rented by the hour or for longer periods. You get your own key (or access code) and full control over the belongings stored inside your unit for the whole rental period. It is a flexible, safe and convenient storage solution for both individuals and small businesses.
Why Is Demand for Personal Storage Growing?
Demand for personal storage is rising sharply as living space shrinks, people want more flexible storage and online businesses grow, so more people need a safe, convenient place to keep things.
- Lack of space: Housing is getting more expensive and homes smaller.
- Moving or renovating: You need somewhere safe to keep things temporarily.
- Seasonal storage: Clothes and rarely used items.
- Storing goods for an online business: A small storeroom for an online shop.
- Storing documents: Important records and papers that must be kept for a long time.
Factors That Affect Personal Storage Prices
Personal storage prices depend on several factors such as size, location, rental period, amenities and promotions, with size and location the two most important.
Prices are not fixed but depend on many different factors. Understanding them will help you choose storage that fits your needs and budget:
| Main Factor | Effect on Personal Storage Prices |
|---|---|
| Unit Size | The most important factor. A larger unit by area or volume costs more. Estimate your belongings accurately to choose the right size and avoid paying for wasted space. |
| Location | Storage in the city centre, such as storage in District 1, storage in Phu Nhuan District, storage in District 10…, near main roads and easy to reach usually costs more than storage in the suburbs or further out, because of the convenience of the location. |
| Rental Period | Long-term rental (6 months, a year or more) usually has a lower monthly rate than short-term month-to-month rental. Many providers offer discounts for longer contracts. |
| Amenities & Security | Storage with advanced security (24/7 cameras, guards, fire alarms, access control) or temperature and humidity control costs more than ordinary standard storage. |
| Floor (Position in the Building) | Ground-floor units that make it easy to move things in and out sometimes cost slightly more than units on higher floors. |
| Promotions | Seasonal discounts, offers for new customers or a free first month can reduce costs considerably at certain times. |
How Much Does Personal Storage Cost?
According to MyStorage's price checker (October 2026, excluding VAT), standard self-storage costs around 873,000 – 965,000 VND/month (about US$34–37/month) for a 1m³ unit (about 8 to 10 medium cartons) up to 3,533,000 – 3,905,000 VND/month (about US$137–151/month) for units of 10m³ or more (close to the basic furniture of a one-bedroom apartment), on the flexible plan. The 12-month plan is 15% cheaper.
It is hard to give one absolutely precise figure, because personal storage prices change constantly and depend on the factors above. Below is an estimated price table for reference.
| Size | Standard self-storage | Air-conditioned self-storage | Standard shared shelving | Air-conditioned shared shelving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 873,000 – 965,000 | 1,136,000 – 1,256,000 | 720,000 – 796,000 | 851,000 – 941,000 |
| 2 m³ | 1,185,000 – 1,309,000 | 1,630,000 – 1,802,000 | 917,000 – 1,013,000 | 1,123,000 – 1,241,000 |
| 3 m³ | 1,415,000 – 1,563,000 | 1,869,000 – 2,065,000 | 1,100,000 – 1,216,000 | 1,379,000 – 1,525,000 |
| 5 m³ | 1,796,000 – 1,984,000 | 2,524,000 – 2,790,000 | 1,648,000 – 1,822,000 | 2,067,000 – 2,285,000 |
| 7 m³ | 2,612,000 – 2,886,000 | 3,533,000 – 3,905,000 | 2,057,000 – 2,273,000 | 2,580,000 – 2,852,000 |
| 10 m³ or more | 3,533,000 – 3,905,000 | 4,853,000 – 5,363,000 | 2,713,000 – 2,999,000 | 3,400,000 – 3,758,000 |
Unit: VND/month, flexible plan, excluding VAT. The 12-month plan is 15% cheaper for every option. Self-storage: you access your own unit; shared shelving: MyStorage collects and stores your items for you. Reference prices as of October 2026 may differ by around 5% from the actual price, so check the exact price for your size. How prices vary by district is covered in storage costs in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pick a storage type, size and temperature option to see today's MyStorage price instantly and book with an offer:
Important note: Prices can differ considerably between cities and depending on the amenities included (air-conditioned storage costs more).
Additional Costs to Watch For
Besides the monthly rent, ask about other potential costs so you can budget accurately:
| Type of Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| Deposit | Usually equal to 1–2 months' rent, refunded at the end of the contract. |
| Insurance | Usually optional; storage insurance protects your belongings against risks (fire, theft…). |
| Personal Padlock | You often need to buy your own padlock so that only you can access the unit. |
| Transport Fee | If you use the storage provider's or a third party's moving service. |
| Late Payment Fee | Applies if you pay the rent after the due date. |
| Cleaning Fee (if any) | Some providers may charge if the unit is not returned clean. |
How to Find Affordable Personal Storage
- Be clear about your needs: Estimate the size of unit you need accurately.
- Compare several providers: Don't just pick the first one you see. Search, call or visit the websites of a few companies to compare their personal storage prices and services.
- Ask about promotions: Always ask about current offers.
- Consider renting long term: If you need storage for a long time, renting by the year usually saves money.
- Read the contract carefully: Understand the terms on price, additional fees and rules for using the unit.
The cost of personal storage is important but not the only factor when choosing a storage service. Weigh up cost, size, location, security and amenities to find the solution that best fits your needs and budget. Renting quality self-storage gives you peace of mind and frees up your living space effectively.
Lockers for Storing Just a Few Things
Hourly lockers at Ministop Tran Trong Cung (District 7) are a flexible short-term storage option, letting you store items for 1–4 hours or by the day at low cost, fully self-service, secured with a QR code and 24/7 cameras. They suit tourists, office workers and delivery riders who need to leave things temporarily without renting storage by the month.
You don't always need to rent storage or find a complicated place to leave your things. Sometimes you just need somewhere safe to leave a suitcase for a few hours at work, or a bag during an afternoon out. The lockers at Ministop District 7 solve exactly that, with hourly pricing and 24/7 access, no booking and no waiting for staff.
If your daily routine doesn't take you through District 7, there's no need to choose a distant drop-off point just because the name is familiar. Besides Ministop Tran Trong Cung, MyStorage has lockers at Ministop Tran Khac Chan in District 1, Centre Mall Vo Van Kiet in District 6 and Ministop MT Eastmark City in District 9. A point near your home, workplace or destination is usually more convenient when you need to collect things several times.
| MyStorage locker point | Address |
|---|---|
| Ministop Tran Khac Chan | 79 Tran Khac Chan, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1 area, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Centre Mall Vo Van Kiet | 1466 Vo Van Kiet, Binh Tien, District 6 area, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Ministop Tran Trong Cung | 69 Tran Trong Cung, Tan Thuan Dong, District 7 area, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Ministop MT Eastmark City | 39A Street 149C, Long Truong, District 9 area, Ho Chi Minh City |
These are storage lockers, not private storage rooms that can hold any kind of item. Before choosing, measure your largest item and check the rental conditions at the specific location. If you need to store furniture, many boxes or a whole household's belongings, a larger personal storage unit is still the option to compare; don't assume that paying per locker use will be cheaper than renting storage by the month.
The table below helps you choose quickly between a locker and mini storage; details on locker sizes, booking and each locker location are in hourly luggage lockers.
Locker or Mini Storage?
The two options don't replace each other; they complement each other. Understanding the differences helps you choose the right one for each situation.
| Criteria | Hourly locker | Monthly mini storage |
|---|---|---|
| Rental period | 1h / 2h / 4h / by the day | By the month |
| Space | Small (1–2 CBM) | Larger (m²) |
| Cost | Low, pay by the hour | Higher, suited to long term |
| Purpose | Short-term, temporary storage | Medium- and long-term storage |
| Procedure | Self-service, no booking needed | Rental contract, registration required |
| Best for | Travel, work, deliveries | Business goods, household belongings |
The short clip below looks at how Vietnamese households use personal storage to buy back living space, rather than renting a unit only when moving or renovating. It is in English with Vietnamese subtitles.
Combining Lockers and Mini Storage
You can combine an hourly locker for temporary needs during the day with monthly mini storage for long-term storage, keeping costs down without being tied to a single solution.
Many MyStorage customers use both, depending on the situation, rather than choosing one and using it for everything.
During a working day or a day of sightseeing, hourly lockers handle temporary storage quickly and cheaply. When you need to store belongings, goods or documents for weeks or months, monthly mini storage gives you private, stable space that costs less than using a locker for a long time.
This combination avoids two common problems: paying for monthly storage when you only need a few hours, or using an hourly locker so often that the total cost exceeds the price of renting storage.
If you use an hourly locker more than 3–4 times a week at the same location, it may be time to consider switching to monthly mini storage. Mini storage is usually cheaper when you use it often and your storage needs are steady over time.
Top Personal Storage Services in Ho Chi Minh City
Discover reputable storage providers that suit the needs of both individuals and businesses. These companies offer warehouses and storage units in a variety of sizes and formats, spread across areas of Ho Chi Minh City such as District 2, District 9, Thu Duc and District 12…
MyStorage: Personal Storage with Full-Service Support
MyStorage offers personal storage units from 1–23m³ with features such as three-layer security, 24/7 access, temperature control and moving support, suited to both individuals and small businesses.
MyStorage offers not only self-storage and mini storage but also a very convenient door-to-door moving service, ideal for busy people or those without their own transport.
Customer benefits:
Storage in many sizes for every need: units from 1 to 23m³, with or without air conditioning
Air-conditioned storage with dehumidifiers – maximum protection for sensitive items: dehumidifiers protect sensitive belongings from mould
A modern, convenient experience, just like home: a free workspace with WiFi, drinks and packing supplies
Complete safety and security down to the last centimetre: 24/7 access with a three-layer security system (cameras, fingerprint codes, private locks)
MyStorage is especially suitable for:
- Storage for households: when you are renovating, moving or simply want to clear out your living space.
- Storage for online shops, freelancers and start-ups: needing space for goods, documents or business supplies.
- Busy individuals: with no time to find premises or move their belongings.
- Storage for small businesses: saving on the cost of a large office and optimising stock management.
- Hourly storage lockers: MyStorage operates storage lockers at Ministop Tran Trong Cung – District 7, where you can rent a locker from 1 hour up to a month.
Besides MyStorage, the Ho Chi Minh City market also includes providers such as V-Box Self Storage, Store Mate, BoxLok, Cube Self Storage and Saigon Storage. When comparing, ask each one directly about the price for the exact size you need, location and access hours, additional fees, insurance policy and minimum contract term, as these change frequently.
Optimal Storage with MyStorage
MyStorage helps you rent personal storage efficiently in Vietnam with:
- Professional American–German standards
- Clean storage space
- Three-layer security, private locks
- 24/7 monitoring: cameras, alarms, motion sensors
- Real-time temperature and humidity tracking
- Flexible contracts from 1 month
- Property insurance
- Near Saigon Bridge, just 20 minutes from District 1
- Sizes from 1 to 23 CBM
- Convenient loading area for trucks
Whether you are moving, renovating or simply want to tidy up your space, MyStorage is the ideal partner.
- Visit MyStorage.vn to rent storage online.
- Call now or contact MyStorage for a new-customer offer.
- Visit MyStorage locations – a tidy space just one decision away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reference prices for personal storage in Ho Chi Minh City (October 2026, flexible plan, excluding VAT) are around 873,000 – 965,000 VND/month (about US$34–37/month) for a standard 1m³ self-storage unit, 1,415,000 – 1,563,000 VND/month (about US$55–61/month) for 3m³ and 3,533,000 – 3,905,000 VND/month (about US$137–151/month) for units of 10m³ or more. The 12-month plan is 15% cheaper. Prices for every unit size are in mini storage prices by size.
Personal storage prices are not fixed, and usually vary by location, size, rental period and promotions.
Mini storage is typically used for small boxes, documents and light items. A standard 1m³ self-storage unit costs around 873,000 – 965,000 VND/month (about US$34–37/month) and a 2m³ unit around 1,185,000 – 1,309,000 VND/month (about US$46–51/month) on the flexible plan.
The closest reference is a standard 7m³ self-storage unit, at around 2,612,000 – 2,886,000 VND/month (about US$101–112/month) on the flexible plan; the air-conditioned version is around 3,533,000 – 3,905,000 VND/month (about US$137–151/month). Choose your exact size on the price page to see the precise price.
Standard self-storage of 10m³ or more costs around 3,533,000 – 3,905,000 VND/month (about US$137–151/month), and the air-conditioned version around 4,853,000 – 5,363,000 VND/month (about US$188–208/month) on the flexible plan. This type of unit suits a whole household's belongings or business goods.
Prices are affected by unit size, location, long or short rental period, security and climate-control features, and promotions.
Yes. At MyStorage, the 12-month plan is 15% cheaper than the flexible monthly plan, for every size and type of storage.
Yes. Storage in central areas and near major transport gateways usually costs more than storage outside the centre.
Yes. Besides rent, allow for the deposit, insurance, a private lock, transport and other surcharges depending on the provider.
Yes. For self-storage, the air-conditioned version costs about 30–40% more than a standard unit of the same size; for shared shelving, the difference is about 18–25%. In return, sensitive items such as documents, leather goods and electronics are better protected from heat and humidity.
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