{"id":4103,"date":"2020-11-09T05:50:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T05:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extraspace.corsivalab.com\/common-myths-about-renting-a-self-storage-space\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:59:29","slug":"common-myths-about-renting-a-self-storage-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/common-myths-about-renting-a-self-storage-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Common myths about renting a self-storage space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Self-storage has been around in Asia for almost 20 years, and yet, there are still many misconceptions about it. One of the few myths is that people only rent self-storage space to store their business inventories. But this is not the case as you will read below. Here are some common myths about renting a self-storage space and the truth behind them.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Storage rental is only for business owners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One recurring myth about self-storage is that it is used for business only. But in reality, more people use self-storage to store <a href=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main.sg\/about-self-storage\/personal-storage\/\">personal belongings<\/a> as compared to businesses! From storing seasonal holiday decorations or unused household items to vintage toy and <a href=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main.sg\/about-self-storage\/wine-storage\/\">personal wine collection<\/a>, \u2018non-business\u2019 storage owners use self-storage space for a myriad of personal reasons.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Only large storage spaces are available for rental<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So untrue! At Extra Space Asia, customers can select from a wide range of storage sizes, from as small as 10 square feet to as large as over 400 square feet. Furthermore, there are a <a href=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main.sg\/about-self-storage\">variety of storage types<\/a> to fit just about your every need.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Spaces are only available for long-term storage rental<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone will require long-term storage, especially if you are storing your personal belongings. Self-storage companies usually offer flexible storage rental period, from as short as 14 days to as long as you require.<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-426989 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Self-storage-facilities-are-dirty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"262\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Self-storage facilities are dirty<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Another perception most people have about self-storage is that its facet is similar to an industrial warehouse. While \u2018dirty\u2019 self-storage facilities are rare in Singapore due to the strict rules and regulations, a professional self-storage company should come equipped with modern features and presentable storage units.<\/p>\n<p>The key thing to remember is to visit the storage facility first before you make your choice. If you are unsure what to look out for, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main.sg\/blog\/4-useful-tips-when-choosing-your-self-storage-provider-in-singapore\/\">4 Useful Tips When Choosing Your Self-Storage Provider in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Renting a storage space is expensive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular myth is that it is cost-intensive to rent a self-storage space. But did you know? Most self-storage space rentals are affordable, with the cost starting from as low as $50 per month.<\/p>\n<p>However, the storage rates differ due to storage size, duration, location and ongoing promotions. To find out about what contributes to a storage space rental rate, find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main.sg\/blog\/personal-storage\/cost-of-renting-a-self-storage-space-in-singapore\/\">Cost of Renting a Self-Storage Space in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Did we miss out on any other common self-storage myths? Let us know!<\/p>\n<p>If you are still unsure or have more questions about self-storage, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main.sg\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-426990\" src=\"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Renting-a-storage-space-is-expensive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"272\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-storage has been around in Asia for almost 20 years, and yet, there are still many misconceptions about it. One of the few myths is that people only rent self-storage space to store their business inventories. But this is not the case as you will read below. Here are some common myths about renting a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4107,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86,89,87,95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-business-storage","category-personal-storage","category-wine-storage"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Debunking-Myths-about-self-storage.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4103"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4796,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4103\/revisions\/4796"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pm22.corsivalab.xyz\/extraspace-main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}