Short Term Storage in Boston, MA
Short-term storage bridges the gap when your move doesn't happen all at once. Whether it's a two-week lease gap, a weekend between closings, or a renovation that pushes your move-in date, Boston Best Rate Movers provides flexible short-term storage with no long-term commitments and no minimum duration requirements.
Why Choose Us?
Flexible Storage for Days, Weeks, or a Few Months
Short-term storage covers any period from overnight to roughly three months. From homes in Weston to Westwood, our Greater Boston area storage options keep your belongings safe and accessible. The most common durations: a few days for a weekend gap between apartment leases, one to two weeks for a September 1st lease gap or between home closings, and one to three months during a renovation or while waiting for a new apartment to become available.
Your belongings are stored in our secure, climate-monitored facility. We pick them up during your move-out, hold them for the duration, and deliver them to your new address when you're ready. You pay for the pickup move, the storage period, and the delivery move — that's it.
Unlike self-storage facilities where you rent a unit and manage the logistics yourself, our short-term storage is fully managed. We handle all loading, transport, storage, and delivery. You never need to visit a storage facility or rent a truck.
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Common Short-Term Storage Situations
September 1st lease gap. The single most common short-term storage request in Boston. Homeowners across homes in Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, and Lexington rely on our Greater Boston area storage facilities. Old lease ends August 31st, new lease starts September 15th (or later). We store everything for the gap period.
Home sale before purchase. Your house closes next week but the new one doesn't close for another month. Short-term storage covers the gap between transactions.
Renovation delays. The contractor said two weeks, it's now four. Your furniture stays safe in storage until the work is actually done.
Relocation staging. You're moving to Boston for work and need a few weeks to find an apartment. We store your shipment until you sign a lease.
Overnight storage is also available for moves that span two days or when delivery can't happen on the same day as pickup.
Short Term Storage Rates
Short-term storage is billed based on the volume of items stored and the duration. Moving services are billed at $149 per hour for two movers and a truck.
Because short-term storage involves the same pickup and delivery moves regardless of duration, the total cost for a 2-week storage job isn't dramatically different from a 1-month job — the moving labor is the bigger cost component, and storage fees for short periods are modest.
We provide a single estimate covering pickup, storage, and delivery so you know the complete cost upfront. No hidden fees, no surprise charges at delivery.
How Short-Term Storage Works
Book it with your move. When you request a moving estimate, let us know you'll need storage. We'll include it in the quote.
Pickup day. Our crew arrives, loads your belongings with full padding and wrapping, and transports them to our facility. Everything is inventoried.
Storage period. Your belongings are stored in a climate-monitored, secure environment. Need to access something? Contact us and we'll arrange it.
Delivery day. When your new place is ready, schedule delivery. Our crew loads from storage, transports to the new address, and places everything with the same care as the original move.
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Planning for Short-Term Storage
Know your timeline. Even approximate dates help us plan. "About two weeks" is fine — we can adjust as your dates firm up.
Separate essentials. Pack a suitcase with clothes, toiletries, medications, chargers, and important documents for the storage period. These stay with you.
Consider combining with packing. If you need packing help, bundle it with your storage move for a streamlined one-company experience. See our packing services.
Get your free short-term storage estimate or call (617) 787-3528.
Often paired with: long term storage, overnight storage, and household goods storage.
Box Bundles & Moving Supply Packages
For customers preparing for residential or commercial moves, we offer bundled box packages designed around common move sizes. These packages include combinations of small, medium, and large cartons along with protective materials to simplify preparation.
Bundled supply options help reduce guesswork and ensure you have adequate materials before moving day.
Buy What You Need – Return What You Don’t
We offer flexible purchasing options so customers can select the exact number of boxes and materials required. For qualifying orders within the Greater Boston area, unused boxes may be eligible for return according to current supply policies.
Please contact us for package details, availability, and delivery scheduling.
Moving Box Sizes & Recommendations
Choosing the correct box size helps prevent overloading and structural failure during transport. Smaller cartons are best suited for heavy items such as books and documents, while larger cartons are designed for lightweight bulk items like bedding and clothing.
Proper box selection improves stacking stability and reduces handling strain during loading.
Ideal for files and papers as well as other desk items. Professional Grade & Certified 32 ECT Qualities - 65 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight Capacity.
Ideal for packing many of your smaller heavy items such as books, CD's, collectibles, videos, canned goods, tools, small appliances, kitchen items and toiletries.
Ideal for packing most household items including books, kitchenware, clothes, linens, small appliances, toys and more.
Ideal for packing lightweight, bulky items such as lampshades, stereo speakers, electronic equipment, stuffed animals, clothing, comforters, pillows, bedding and towels.
Ideal for files and papers as well as other desk items. Professional Grade & Certified 32 ECT Qualities - 65 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight Capacity.
Ideal for large picture frames, paintings, mirrors. Typically, each heavy-duty frame box should handle two or three paintings, pictures or mirrors. Cover each corner with bubble wrap, secure the bubble with packing tape and place the item in a frame box. For extra security, fill the voids in the frame box with packing paper.
Ideal for hanging approximately 2 ft. of clothes. Our Wardrobe Box is constructed with Heavy Duty corrugated cardboard for added strength and stability with a convenient front access panel and integrated hand holes for increased ease of use.
Heavy Duty Packing Tape
Use to bind, bundle, and fasten various household items when moving or storing. Sticks to nothing but itself, with no adhesives or sticky residues, and no damage when removed.
Clean, white newsprint sheets are a fast and ideal solution to wrap and protect dishes, glasses and other breakable items.
Mattress bags provide protection from dust, dirt and stains for your mattresses and box springs. They are sealed on three sides and are vented to prevent "ballooning". They can also be used to protect large paintings and mirrors.
Designed to protect furniture during moving.
Packages
We can customize your order with additional items like Wardrobe Box, Mirror Box, and Mattress Cover etc.
You can place box delivery requests from your account page once your move is confirmed and scheduled.
Packing Tips
How to Choose the Right Moving Box Sizes
Selecting the proper box size is essential for safe transport and efficient loading. Using incorrect box sizes can lead to structural failure, overloading, or inefficient stacking inside the truck.
Small Boxes (1.5 cu. ft.) – Heavy Items
Small cartons are ideal for dense items such as books, documents, canned goods, and small tools. Limiting weight per carton improves safety during lifting and prevents box collapse.
Medium Boxes (3.0 cu. ft.) – General Household Items
Medium cartons are commonly used for kitchenware, décor, small appliances, and miscellaneous household goods. They provide balanced capacity without becoming too heavy.
Large Boxes (5–6 cu. ft.) – Lightweight Bulk Items
Large cartons are best suited for bedding, pillows, clothing, and other lightweight but bulky belongings. These cartons should not be overloaded with dense items.
