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Storage Locker Income Calculator

On-site tenant storage lockers generate ancillary rental income at multifamily.

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Annual net revenue

$62,820

Monthly gross

$5,610

Annual amortization

$4,500

How the math works

Gross = lockers × occ × rent. Net = gross × 12 − capex / life.

120 × 85% × $55 = $5,610/mo × 12 = $67,320 − $4,500 amort = $62,820/yr net.

How to Use

  1. Enter number of storage lockers.
  2. Enter monthly locker rent.
  3. Enter occupancy %.
  4. Enter buildout capex.
  5. Enter useful life years.
  6. Read annual net revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage locker pricing?

Small (3×3×4 ft): $20-50/month. Medium (4×4×6 ft): $40-80/month. Large (4×6×8 ft): $60-150/month. Walk-in cage (6×8×8 ft): $100-250/month. Premium urban (Manhattan, SF): 2-3× above mid-market. Space waste vs self-storage: similar capacity at similar price (lower for on-site because of convenience). Tenants value proximity + no driving.

Locker count per building?

New construction target: 0.5-1.5 lockers per unit (often basement/parking garage). 200-unit building: 100-300 lockers. Demand typically exceeds supply in Class A. Waitlist 30-90 days common. Conversion of unused parking, mechanical rooms, storage areas: $3-8k per locker buildout. Existing lockers: 25-50% of multifamily 2020+, <10% older construction.

Buildout?

Simple metal cages: $200-600/locker. Wood lockers: $500-1,500/locker. Premium (climate controlled, fancy): $1,500-4,000/locker. Including lock systems, lighting, air circulation, fire protection. Modular systems (Bradley, Thomas Thiemann): fast install. Amortized 15-25 year life. Per-locker monthly revenue net of amortization: $30-150 typical.

Tenant adoption?

60-85% adoption at buildings with lockers (very popular). Usage: moving boxes, seasonal items, sports gear, bikes, extra furniture. Complements in-unit storage. Waitlist builds rapidly in mature buildings. Renewal driver: tenants don't want to lose locker access. Upsell opportunity: premium lockers at higher rate. Ancillary revenue per building: $10-60k/year.

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