Storage Units in Rochester, MN | Five Star Storage

Five Star Storage in Rochester, MN, has two locations serving the city, one on Highway 52 in north Rochester and the other on Pendant Lane NW near the northwest Rochester medical district, with month-to-month leases, no long-term commitment required. Whether you need a climate-controlled unit to protect furniture, electronics, or personal belongings through a Minnesota winter, a drive-up unit for a move or home renovation, or short-term storage during a relocation or assignment, we have the right unit for your situation.

Rochester's unique population includes one of the highest concentrations of medical professionals and research staff of any city its size, which means we see a lot of customers whose storage needs don't fit a standard one-year lease. A travel nurse on a 13-week contract. A Mayo Clinic resident starting a two-year fellowship. A family relocating to Rochester who needs a bridge between closing dates. Month-to-month leases are the right fit for all of them.

What Our Rochester Storage Facilities Offer

At Five Star Storage, we’re committed to providing convenient storage solutions that make the storage process hassle-free. When you rent with us, you can take advantage of advanced storage features including:

Drive-up storage units — ground-level units you can pull your vehicle up to; no elevators, no long hallways
Climate-controlled storage — temperature regulated year-round inside an enclosed building with individual keypad access and well-lit hallways
24/7 video surveillance — camera coverage throughout the property
Online bill pay — manage your unit rent from anywhere
Extended access hours — access your storage unit when it is convenient for you, seven-days a week
Month-to-month leasing options — short term leases that fit your storage needs
And more

Climate-Controlled Storage Units in Rochester

Rochester winters push well below zero, and the freeze-thaw cycles that run from October through April create conditions that silently damage belongings stored without climate regulation. Wood warps. Electronics corrode when condensation forms during temperature swings. Photos and documents yellow and stick together. Our climate-controlled storage units in Rochester, MN, maintain a consistent temperature and regulated conditions year-round, protecting everything you store regardless of what's happening outside.

A few specific situations where climate-controlled storage makes sense in Rochester:

A Mayo Clinic fellow moving into temporary housing who's storing the contents of a two-bedroom apartment while they wait for a longer-term placement — everything from a leather couch to a TV to a guitar that can't sit in an unregulated unit through February
A family selling their Cascade Lake home before moving into a new build, needing three months of storage that bridges the closing dates without risking damage to their furniture
A contractor on a long Rochester job who needs to store equipment and paperwork in a climate-controlled unit to keep it protected and organized between project phases

Items that benefit most from climate-controlled storage in Rochester, MN:

Wood furniture, antiques, and family pieces
Electronics, computers, televisions, and audio equipment
Business records, legal documents, and tax files
Musical instruments — guitars, violins, pianos, and brass
Vinyl records, photography, artwork, and collectibles
Anything stored long-term through a Rochester winter

Storage for Mayo Clinic Staff, Travel Nurses & Rochester Relocations

Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic, one of the largest employers in Minnesota and a destination for medical professionals from across the country. With that comes a constant flow of people whose storage needs don't follow a typical residential pattern and who need a facility that understands short timelines, flexible access, and no-commitment leases.

Five Star Storage works well for:

Travel nurses on 13-week assignments who need interim storage between housing situations
Medical residents and fellows starting multi-year programs who can't bring everything from home but don't want to sell furniture they'll need when they move into permanent housing
Families relocating to Rochester for extended Mayo Clinic treatment who need a practical bridge solution while they navigate temporary housing
Healthcare professionals transitioning between positions or awaiting a housing placement

Our Pendant Lane NW location is a few minutes from the Mayo Clinic campus in northwest Rochester. Our Hwy 52 location serves the north Rochester residential corridor. Both offer month-to-month leases with no credit card required to reserve.

Student Storage Near Rochester Community and Technical College

Students at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) and the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) face a recurring challenge: lease gaps, semester breaks, and dorm or apartment situations that run out of room long before the end of the year. Five Star Storage provides student storage in Rochester, MN, with month-to-month leases that match the academic calendar.

Our Rochester units work for students who need:

Summer break storage — move out of the dorms without moving everything home
Study abroad storage — a reliable place for furniture and personal items while overseas
Lease gap storage — bridge the days between one lease ending and the next starting

Storage Unit Sizes in Rochester, MN

Five Star Storage in Rochester offers units from compact 5x5 spaces, about the size of a large closet, enough for boxes, a bicycle, and seasonal gear, to 10x20 rooms that hold the contents of a two- or three-bedroom home. Climate-controlled indoor units and drive-up outdoor units are available across the size range at both Rochester locations.

Unsure which size fits your situation? Our Rochester team is happy to walk you through it. You can also use our storage unit size guide online before you reserve.

Conveniently Located in Rochester, MN — Serving Olmsted County

Five Star Storage has two Rochester locations, one on Highway 52 in north Rochester and the other on Pendant Lane NW near the northwest Rochester medical district, giving us coverage across much of the city and surrounding Olmsted County.

We serve residents and businesses in:

North Rochester — Hwy 52 corridor and surrounding residential areas
Northwest Rochester — near Pendant Lane NW, the Mayo Clinic campus, and Cascade Lake
Southeast Rochester — Hwy 14 and Broadway corridors
Byron, Stewartville, and Oronoco
Dover, Eyota, and surrounding Olmsted County

Rent Storage at Five Star Storage Today

Browse available units at our Highway 52 and Pendant Lane NW Rochester locations online, choose your size and start date, and reserve in minutes with no credit card required. Month-to-month leases, no long-term commitment.