Storage Unit Price Scraper

Overview

The Storage Unit Price Scraper extracts self-storage facility pricing and availability data from leading platforms including SpareFoot, Public Storage, and Extra Space Storage. This actor collects structured data about facility names, unit sizes, monthly rates, climate control options, move-in specials, and contact information for storage comparison and cost optimization.

Features

• Scrapes storage listings from SpareFoot, Public Storage, and Extra Space Storage
• Filter by location and preferred unit size (5x5 through 10x30)
• Extracts monthly pricing, specials, and promotional offers
• Includes climate control availability and floor level information
• Provides facility ratings and review counts when available
• Returns structured data for easy price comparison across providers

Input Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
location	string	Dallas, TX	City and state to search for storage
unitSize	string	10x10	Preferred unit size (5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25, 10x30)
maxResults	integer	50	Maximum number of facilities to return

Output Format

Each storage unit listing in the dataset contains the following fields:

• facilityName - Name of the storage facility
• unitSize - Dimensions of the storage unit
• monthlyPrice - Monthly rental rate
• climateControlled - Whether climate control is available
• floorLevel - Floor level of the unit (ground, upper)
• specials - Current promotional offers and move-in deals
• address - Facility street address
• phone - Contact phone number
• rating - Customer rating when available
• reviewCount - Number of customer reviews
• source - Data source platform

Use Cases

This scraper is ideal for consumers comparing storage options before renting, moving companies recommending storage to clients, real estate agents helping clients with temporary storage during moves, and market researchers analyzing storage pricing trends by region. The structured data enables automated price comparison and helps users find the best deals on storage near their location.

Data Sources

Data is collected from three major storage platforms that collectively represent thousands of self-storage facilities across the United States. SpareFoot serves as an aggregator listing multiple brands, while Public Storage and Extra Space Storage are the two largest self-storage operators in the country.

Limitations

• Pricing may change frequently based on demand and promotions
• Not all storage facilities are listed on these platforms
• Unit availability is not guaranteed and should be confirmed with the facility
• Specials and promotions may have restrictions not reflected in the data
• Some facilities may charge additional fees for insurance, administration, or locks