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Compass Self Storage – NW 43rd St.

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9417 NW 43rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32653

Phone 352-668-0158
Today’s Office Hours:
  • Sun 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Mon 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tue 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wed 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sat 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Access & Move In Hours:
  • Sun 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Mon 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tue 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wed 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thu 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Fri 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sat 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Formerly Known as 43rd Street Self Storage

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Self Storage Units in Gainesville, FL, at 9417 NW 43rd Street

Extra belongings piling up at home or work? Compass Self Storage has the solution. We offer a wide variety of self storage units in Gainesville, FL, available in many convenient sizes and rented by flexible month-to-month leases. Whether you need short-term space during a move or a long-term rental for your business, we have you covered.

Our Gainesville storage facility sits on NW 43rd Street, just a short drive from Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park and Buchholz High School. We’re easy to reach from nearby communities including Hague, Alachua, La Crosse, and Tioga, thanks to our convenient location off the main corridors running through northwest Gainesville. If you’re new to renting, check out our guide for first-time self storage renters before you get started.

Our Gainesville, FL, Storage Facility Features and Amenities

Compass Self Storage is built around making your rental experience as smooth as possible. Our Gainesville storage units come equipped with modern amenities designed to take the stress out of moving and storing. You can handle your bill from anywhere using our secure online payment system, with autopay available so you never miss a due date.

Additional features available at our NW 43rd Street storage facility include:

  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Drive-up access
  • Business storage
  • Gated access control
  • 24/7 security cameras
  • Fully fenced perimeter
  • Boxes and moving supplies available
  • Month-to-month leases
  • Online rentals available 24/7

Gainesville Climate-Controlled Storage Units

Climate-controlled storage keeps a unit within a stable temperature range instead of letting it track the outdoor conditions, which matters in North Central Florida where summers run hot for months at a time. Heat and moisture are what damage stored belongings over the long term: wood furniture swells and warps at the joints, adhesives on photographs and framed art break down, electronics develop corrosion on their contacts, and paper records curl or stick together. Our climate-controlled storage units at 9417 NW 43rd Street give those items a consistent temperature year-round, so a mattress or a box of tax documents comes out of storage in the same condition it went in.

Climate control is the right choice for anything you would not leave in a parked car through a Gainesville August. That includes upholstered and wood furniture, televisions and computers, vinyl records, musical instruments, artwork, leather goods, medical or legal files, and clothing you plan to wear again. Households moving between homes near Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park or Buchholz High School use these units for the contents of a bedroom or a full home, and local businesses use them for inventory and archived paperwork that cannot sit in a hot shed. If you are not sure which of your items need climate control and which do not, our on-site staff in Gainesville can walk through the list with you, or you can compare unit types across our personal storage options online.

Drive-Up Access Storage in Gainesville, FL

Drive-up storage units let you park directly outside the unit door and unload straight from your vehicle, with no hallways, elevators, or long carries between your tailgate and your space. At our Gainesville facility, you enter your code at the gated access point, drive to your unit, and start unloading. The difference shows up most on the heavy trips: a washer and dryer, a sectional couch, a load of pallets, or forty boxes moved in a single afternoon rather than spread across several. If you are renting a truck for the day, drive-up access is usually what determines whether you finish in one trip or two.

Drive-up units are a practical fit for anyone moving in or out of the northwest Gainesville area, contractors keeping tools and materials close to job sites, and businesses rotating inventory or seasonal signage in and out on a regular schedule. Our facility is fully fenced with gated access control and 24/7 security cameras, so convenience does not come at the cost of security.

Gainesville Commercial Storage Near Hunters Crossing Shopping Center

Running a business in Gainesville means staying organized, and our commercial and business storage units near Hunters Crossing Shopping Center give local companies a smart place to keep inventory, equipment, documents, and signage. You won’t have to clutter your office or pay for expensive warehouse space when a flexible unit here can handle it. Month-to-month leases make it easy to scale up or down as your business needs change.

Student Self Storage Near Santa Fe College and the University of Florida

Gainesville empties out every May and refills every August, and Compass Self Storage on NW 43rd Street is built for that cycle. Store a dorm room or apartment’s worth of belongings over summer break, while you are abroad for a semester, during an internship in another city, or in the gap between one lease ending and the next one starting. Month-to-month leases mean you pay for the months you actually need and nothing more, and you can rent online at any hour, which helps when finals and move-out day land in the same week.

Furniture, a mini fridge, bedding, textbooks, a bike, and a few boxes of clothing will usually fit in a small unit. Our size guide will help you match your inventory to the right unit before you rent, and climate-controlled options are worth considering for laptops, monitors, instruments, and anything else that would sit through a Florida summer. Splitting a unit with a roommate is a common way to cut the cost further. Reserve your Gainesville student storage unit online or call our on-site team to confirm availability before move-out season fills up.

Rent Storage Units Online With Compass Self Storage in Gainesville, FL

Getting started is simple. You can rent or reserve your unit online today, or call our on-site staff for assistance. Use our size guide to find the right fit, and then you’re ready to store with Compass Self Storage!

Looking for storage elsewhere in the state? Explore our Florida storage facilities, including self storage in Alachua, FL, storage units in Ocala, FL, storage units in Orlando, FL, and self storage in Jacksonville, FL.

Frequently Asked Questions About Self Storage in Gainesville, FL

What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment in Gainesville?

A 5×10 storage unit typically holds the contents of a one-bedroom apartment when packed efficiently, including a mattress, small furniture, and boxes. If you have larger furniture pieces or need extra room to move around inside the unit, stepping up to a 10×10 is a smart choice. Use our size guide to compare your options before reserving.

Do you offer month-to-month leases at your NW 43rd Street storage facility?

Yes, all of our storage units in Gainesville are available on flexible month-to-month leases. There are no long-term commitments required, so you can rent for as long as you need and move out when you’re ready. We just ask for advance notice before you vacate your unit.

Can University of Florida students rent storage units near campus?

Absolutely. Our Gainesville storage facility on NW 43rd Street is a convenient option for UF and Santa Fe College students who need a secure place to store belongings between semesters, during study abroad programs, or while transitioning between housing. Month-to-month leases make it easy to rent only for the time you actually need.

What types of items are best suited for climate-controlled storage in Gainesville?

Climate-controlled units are ideal for items that are sensitive to temperature changes, including wooden furniture, electronics, vinyl records, musical instruments, photos, and business documents. Given Gainesville’s warm climate, climate-controlled storage is a worthwhile investment for anything you plan to keep stored for more than a few weeks.

Is your Gainesville storage facility secure?

Our NW 43rd Street facility features a fully fenced perimeter, electronic gated access control, and 24/7 security cameras recording the grounds. Only active renters with a personal code can enter the property, giving you confidence that your belongings are well protected around the clock.

Can local Gainesville businesses rent storage units at your facility?

Yes, and many already do. Our commercial storage units near Hunters Crossing Shopping Center are a practical solution for businesses that need more space for inventory, tools, seasonal equipment, or office overflow. With flexible leasing and drive-up access available, it’s easy to retrieve what you need whenever your schedule demands it.

When can I move into my Gainesville storage unit?

After completing your rental agreement, you can move into your storage unit during our regular access hours from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week!

Our staff can give you a tour and help you find the right size unit.

We have packing and moving supplies to make storing easier.

We can coordinate moving trucks and moving assistance for you.

Let us help you with discounts on cleaning and home services.

Features

  • 24/7 video recording
  • Boxes and moving supplies
  • Entrance gate
  • Perimeter fencing
  • Rent online
  • Smart storage unit locks
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