Why Choose Metro Self-Storage

The price is the price.

No catch at the counter.

Storage shouldn't come with surprises. No admin fees, no lock to buy, no insurance forced on you at a cost — and your rate is locked for a full year. What you're quoted is what you pay.

No admin fees
No lock fees
No forced insurance
Rate locked 1 year

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Honest From Day One

The advertised rate is the whole story

A lot of storage companies hook you with a low monthly or weekly rate, then stack on extras once you're at the counter. We took those extras out — here's what that means for you.

No admin fees
No setup charge, no sign-up fee, no paperwork surcharge. The rate you reserve online is the rate you pay.
A free lock, on us
Every new customer gets a quality lock included — not an upsell. Your unit is secure from your very first day.
Insurance included
A $5,000 household policy comes built in at no extra cost, covering fire, smoke, theft, and vandalism. Never forced, never an add-on charge.
Rate locked 1 year
Your price is guaranteed for a full year from move-in. No creeping monthly bill, no surprise increases.

Spot the difference

What you'll never pay at Metro

The little charges add up — usually on the day you're already busy moving. Here's how the typical storage experience compares to ours.

Most storage places

At Metro Self-Storage

Admin/setup fee

Often $20+

$0 — none

Getting a lock

Must buy theirs ($10+)

Free lock included

Contents insurance

Paid plan added on ($15+)

$5000 coverage included

Rate after you move in

Can rise anytime

Locked for 1 year

"Most storage places" reflects pricing practices widely seen across self-storage providers, not any single company.

Beyond the price

The rest of the Metro difference

Transparent pricing is where it starts. Clean, secure, easy-to-use facilities are what keep our customers with us.

Climate Controlled
Temperature and humidity controlled spaces keep sensitive belongings safe in the best environment available.
24/7 Security
Your unit is monitored around the clock, every day of the year, for genuine peace of mind.
Online account access
Pay by debit or credit and manage your account anytime — evenings, weekends, and holidays included.
14 local locations
Serving Nova Scotia and Newfoundland since 1989, with a facility close to wherever you are.

Good to know

Questions, answered honestly

No. There's no admin fee, setup fee, or sign-up charge. The rate you reserve online is the rate you pay.
No. Every new customer receives a quality lock included with their rental at no extra cost, so your unit is secure from your first day.
We include a $5,000 household insurance policy at no extra cost — it's built into your rental, not an add-on you're forced to pay for. It covers unlikely events such as fire, smoke damage, theft, and vandalism.
No. Your rate is locked in for a full year from the day you move in, so there are no surprise increases during that time.
Exactly what it says. The discount applies to your first two rental periods on select units, and because there are no hidden fees, there's nothing added on at the counter to undo the savings.