Self Storage for Schertz and Cibolo Residents: Why Marion Is Worth the Drive
Schertz and Cibolo have grown up fast. New subdivisions keep filling in, garages are packed before the boxes from the move are even unpacked, and a lot of the storage options closest to home are either full, overpriced, or too small for anything bigger than a few totes. If you have been searching for storage near Schertz or Cibolo and coming up short, the answer might just be a short drive up FM 78 to Marion.
Backyard Storage sits at 885 FM 78 East, close enough to Schertz and Cibolo for an easy trip, but far enough out that you are not paying San Antonio metro prices for a unit the size of a closet.
Why Schertz and Cibolo Residents Look Outside City Limits
As both cities have grown, storage facilities close to the center of town have filled in right along with the housing. What is left tends to be smaller units, higher monthly rates, or long wait lists for anything bigger than a standard 10x10. None of that helps if you are trying to store a full garage, a boat, or an RV.
Moving just outside the busiest part of the metro area changes the math. Land costs less in Marion than it does closer to San Antonio, and that savings gets passed on in the form of lower rent and more available sizes, including the larger units and vehicle spaces that are hardest to find near Schertz and Cibolo proper.
What You Get With the Short Drive
The trip up FM 78 buys you a few things that are genuinely hard to find closer to home.
Room to actually fit what you are storing. Units run from standard climate controlled spaces up through large 10x20 units, and vehicle parking stretches from 12x16 up to a full 12.5x60 for larger RVs. If your Schertz garage cannot fit the boat and the holiday decorations at the same time, this is where both go.
Climate control that matters in a Texas summer. Anything sensitive to heat, humidity, or swings between the two, think electronics, furniture, documents, or musical instruments, holds up better in a climate controlled unit than it does sitting in a hot garage for months at a time.
Extras you will not find at a typical Schertz or Cibolo storage lot. Backyard Storage runs an on site propane filling station, an air and water station, and a dump station, so if you are storing an RV or boat here, you can handle fuel, tires, and tank duty in one stop instead of three separate errands around town.
Security you can actually see. The property is gated, covered by 24 hour cameras, has on site management, and keeps the grounds lit well after dark. Access runs from 6 in the morning to 10 at night, which covers an early Saturday move or a late return from the lake.
Who This Fits Best
This setup tends to make the most sense for a few specific situations. Homeowners in newer Schertz and Cibolo developments who do not have a garage big enough for everything they own. Anyone with a boat, RV, or trailer who is dealing with HOA rules that will not allow it parked in the driveway. Small business owners in either city who need inventory or equipment storage without paying commercial lease rates. And families in the middle of a move who need a secure spot to park their belongings for a month or two while they get settled.
If any of that sounds familiar, the short trip out FM 78 tends to pay for itself within the first couple of months in rent alone.
What It Costs
Pricing starts at $40 a month for open air parking spaces, with standard and climate controlled units priced by size from there. Everything is available to rent online, month to month, with no long term contract required. Because a handful of sizes are already down to their last space or two, it is worth checking current availability rather than waiting.
Reserve Your Space From Schertz or Cibolo
If home storage in Schertz or Cibolo is not cutting it anymore, Backyard Storage in Marion is close enough for regular trips and priced well enough to make the drive worth it. Browse available units and vehicle parking online, or call ahead and we will help you find the right size.
Get your space today at Backyard Storage, 885 FM 78 East, Marion, TX
