A 5x5 storage space is the size of a small walk-in closet. It holds one piece of furniture with a narrow footprint, tall narrow items like lamps, and 6-8 boxes.
A 10x20 storage space is the size of 2-3 Bedrooms. It holds furnishings and appliances for an average 1500 sq. ft. residence. It can also hold compact vehicles depending on width and length.
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Life Storage in Urbandale, IA near Des Moines offers a secure, convenient self-storage solution for your short-term and long-term storage needs. Our facility is located just off I-35 and NW 86th Street, making it easy for residents and businesses in the area to access our facility.
Our facility is climate-controlled and features 24-hour video surveillance and a secure access system. Our friendly on-site staff is available to answer any questions you may have and help you find the right storage solution for your needs. We also offer a variety of packing and moving supplies to help make your move easier.
We offer a variety of storage unit sizes to fit your needs, including climate-controlled units, drive-up units, and outdoor parking spaces. Our facility also offers a variety of amenities, such as online bill pay, a free moving truck, and a free move-in truck.
Customer Reviews - Life Storage #8350, Urbandale
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Urbandale, and in every city where we do business.
Take a look at all the good things our customers say about this Life Storage, and all of our stores! It thrills us to give customers the best customer service possible, and to hear when they are pleased with how we have taken care of their storage needs.
"My visit at life storage was very good! I got everything I needed with the help of the store manager Andrew. Great costumer service and affordable prices!"
"Clean, climate controlled storage for a great price. Andrew, the manager, was friendly and great to talk to. Note you should not buy a lock beforehand; they provide their own designated locks you will have to buy."
"Exceptionally clean, convenient, easy access, secure, and well marked for ease of locating of our unit. Perhaps most important... Its all indoors!!
The staff was also very friendly. If you are looking for a great storage option, definitely take a look at this place!"
"Very clean, many options for storage, good deals when I reserved and got my storage unit. Very kind, good communication, and gave all info needed to proceed with my decision. Definitely a great place to store your things whether your moving, or decluttering the house !"
"Adam and Andrew were incredibly professional and friendly. The process was zero hassle and moved quickly. This place is huge, but it’s really nice with the climate control system. I was shocked on the price, which was super affordable. I never find myself recommending places online, but this was definitely worth the time."
"Had a tour of this brand new facility today. It’s very clean and well maintained. The prices seem very reasonable. Adam did a great job of explaining the locker sizes and the rental prices. Very glad I checked this company out."
"Look no further for your storage needs! Simple application process with a discount on your 2nd month.
Super friendly staff and the lowest price for climate controlled storage you'll find."
"I had the pleasure of working with both Adam and Andrew on two seprarate occassions. Both of these gentleman provided exceptional service and I couldn’t be happier. Good competitive pricing, clean facilities, great storage solution."
"Life Storage is clean, well lit, climate controlled self storage with video surveillance . They have on-site management during daily business hours.
Life Storage is a huge 2 level self storage with elevator. Also has restrooms for customers. It is located on Hickman Rd, in a retail space (formerly Kmart) with plenty of lighted parking. Pricing is comparable to other self storage in the area."
"First off Andrew was amazing, super friendly and answered all my questions. The place was really clean and so were the units. I love the fact that it's all inside and very well secured, both the units themselves and the building as well. Andrew made the renting process very easy, showed us the unit and made quick work of the paperwork. I'd rent here again if needed and I will recommend this place to anyone looking to store their things."
"Just went in last week to rent a unit and it’s clean, organized, and their security system is top notch. Andrew, the store manager, has a great personality and very knowledgeable."
"Super clean and friendly staff, this place is VERY clean and way more affordable than the others in this area. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for storage! 👍👍"
"I researched all the self storage companies in the Des Moines area & Life Storage was in a great location (good part of town), they have many surveillance cameras, everything is temperature controlled, each renter has a unique pass code so they know who has entered the building, it is a newer facility that is spotlessly clean and even with all these features, they had the best prices.
They also have carts, elevators & wide hallways to make moving large furniture or many boxes quicker & easier.
The manager, Andrew, was very friendly & helpful. I’m disabled & unable to walk long distances, so he specifically found a unit that was the size I needed very close to the elevator to make it easier for me to access it.
They really have been wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend Life Storage."
"The store manager @ this location is so nice and kind every time I have had an issue or a question he was right there to help lend an helping hand very well appreciated. He deserves nothing but greatness 🙌 👏 there are still so many good people in this world you have to be kind and you will find them.💯👌👌👌"
"Andrew was very helpful and courteous! Storage area is so clean and well maintained I jumped on an open unit. I appreciate the facility and you are lucky to have Andrew as your employee!!"
"My girlfriend and I really needed to get a unit and the store manager, I believe his name is Andrew, was an amazing, customer oriented manager… Very upfront of costs and is more than willing to go above and beyond your storage unit needs. He’s awesome and I am sad that we’re leaving our unit. Our apartment complex right next door had a garage open up for us. So we took that, no longer needing the unit."
"We chose Life Storage and we’re so glad we did. Andrew(the manager) is so very friendly and helpful. It’s been open since March on Hickman in the old KMart building. It’s huge! It’s climate controlled and has several doors you can use. There’s carts available to move in several things at once. There are boxes and furniture covers for sale in the office if you need them. There’s two levels with an elevator. If you need storage, I suggest you choose Life Storage. You won’t regret it."
"Wonderful costumer service!! Clean facility! Easy storage with generous carts available at all times many entrances easy accessibility with elevator and stairs to second floor wide doors for units pricing is amazing with discounts on moving essentials. Very satisfied."
"Andrew was very helpful and friendly. The facility was clean and climate controlled. Location is convenient and easy to access. I highly recommend Life Storage!"
"HIGHLY recommend the Urbandale Life Storage!!! Andrew is SO customer service oriented. Offered great info. re: the facility, tour and just so accommodating! Clean, competitively priced and centrally located. Moving is no fun… this was a bright spot in the process!"
"I went into this location last week to get a storage unit and I got to meet the manager Andrew G. He was awesome! Very friendly and knowledgeable and he was able to hold a great conversation while getting everything entered into the computer to rent me my new unit. The facility is super clean and has the brand new plastic smell. Give Andrew a call if you're needing a unit!"
"A climate controlled and very clean storage in the area. There are several doors in differnt sides of the building that will provide you an easy access. I would like to especially thank the manager, Andrew, for his help."
"The manager (Andrew) was very helpful, patient and courteous. The facility is clean, new, climate controlled and in great condition. Because it is new, there was a slight odor inside, but I think this will go away now that the facility is being utilized. There is a nice variety of storage size options, and they have storage supplies available in the office should a sudden need arise. They have smaller points of entry (regular doors) that can be used to move things if your storage is closer to the sides, and a nice much larger entry point on the back of the building in the event you have larger things that need to be moved that won't fit through a standard door. It is nice to have those options. Additionally, it is two floors, and both floors are climate controlled and there is an elevator that can be used when moving items rather than having to use stairs. The hallway space is also larger, so that is nice as well. We have been pleased with our experience so far."
"My experience here was awesome. Andrew was extremely helpful, incredibly efficient, and made my storage process easy to understand and manage. I will definitely return and recommend this location for anyone looking for storage in the area!"
"Andrew was extremely friendly and helpful when choosing a storage unit. He was very thorough and showed us around the building and made sure to answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend renting a storage space at the New Urbandale location!"
The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 54' tractor trailers.
You can rent a storage unit without coming to our store office.
Choose the Rent Now option when selecting a storage unit and you will make your payment, get your access code, and go right to your space to move in.
Our video shows you how it works.
Tips for packing your storage unit
If you've never used a storage unit before, this video will show you some great Pro Tips that will help make the process easier and prevent common mistakes.
Save yourself some time, and learn how to keep your belonging safe in storage.
Serving Des Moines, Urbandale and Merle Hay
Our self storage facility on Hickman Rd is located east of the I-80, between Canterbury Rd and 73rd St, near Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Click here for directions to this Life Storage.
At Life Storage Facility #8350, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Merle Hay, Clive, Meredith, and other neighborhoods in Urbandale, IA. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Des Moines.
Store Office Hours
Mon: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
5/29: 8:30 am-12:30 pm (Holiday)
Tue: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facility Access Hours
Monday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Rental Requirements:
Insurance required
Storage insurance available (third party)
$29 admin fee
Payments due monthly, with a minimum of one month rental