{"id":7727,"date":"2026-11-12T09:41:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T08:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junkbrothers.be\/?p=7727"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T08:41:22","slug":"storage-unit-or-decluttering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junkbrothers.be\/en\/opslagbox-of-ontspullen\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting a storage unit or decluttering: Which is cheaper in the long run?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re moving to a smaller place, renovating, or inheriting a house full of stuff. A storage unit seems like the easy solution: just put everything in there, and you\u2019ll figure it out later. But \"later\" often takes a long time, and the rent keeps coming due every month.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

In this article, you'll learn how much a storage unit in Antwerp really costs, what hidden costs there are, and when it's best to store your belongings or get rid of them.<\/p>\n\t\t

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In short:<\/strong> A storage unit of about 5 m\u00b2 costs around \u20ac80 to \u20ac120 per month in and around Antwerp, while a 10 m\u00b2 unit costs around \u20ac130 to \u20ac205, plus mandatory insurance. For the contents of a two-bedroom apartment, after about five months you\u2019ll have paid more in rent than it costs to have the place cleared out. A storage unit is worth it if it\u2019s just temporary. For items you might \"need someday,\" getting rid of them is almost always cheaper.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

1. How much does a storage unit cost in Antwerp?<\/h2>\n\t\t
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\n \t\t\tSize and what fits inside<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice per month<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t1 to 2 m\u00b2:<\/strong> boxes, a bicycle, a few small pieces of furniture<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac22 \u2013 \u20ac70<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\u00b1 5 m\u00b2:<\/strong> the contents of a one-bedroom apartment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac80 \u2013 \u20ac120<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\u00b1 10 m\u00b2:<\/strong> the contents of a two- to three-bedroom home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u20ac130 \u2013 \u20ac205<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

These are the prices for Shurgard, Storo, Cobalt Box, and Selfstore in and around Antwerp, as of October 2026. They change frequently. The larger the unit, the lower the price per square meter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

2. The costs you don't see right away<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t