After years of record-breaking growth, the self storage market faced significant challenges in 2023 and 2024. Rising interest rates led to reduced demand, occupancy, rents and property values. Meanwhile, an influx of new supply added pressure, especially in the markets that saw the highest growth during the pandemic. Despite these challenges, self storage continues to attract strong investor interest, and Yardi Matrix data indicates that market fundamentals may be stabilizing, particularly at the local level.

Join Yardi Matrix experts as they delve into these trends, covering:

  • Key national demand drivers, including economic factors, demographics and the housing market
  • A detailed analysis of self-storage industry fundamentals, focusing on top U.S. markets
  • Trends in advertised rental rates and the factors influencing them
  • Insights from best-in-class development data and their implications
  • A look at recent transactions and loan activity in the sector

This session will provide valuable insights into the current state of the self-storage market and its future outlook.


Self Storage Supply Forecast Notes

National Self Storage Report