Ankeny, IA

Car & Vehicle Storage in Ankeny, IA

Ankeny sits just north of Des Moines, and four storage facilities here handle cars, trucks, and the occasional boat. Average rating is 4.5 from a few hundred reviews. Three offer indoor bays and two have outdoor spots. All four run 24/7 gate access, which matters if you work odd hours. None have climate control, so plan for Iowa's temperature swings.

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4.5★Average Google rating
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Facilities in Ankeny

Streamlined Storage - Ankeny in Ankeny, IA

Streamlined Storage - Ankeny

1519 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA ★ 4.7 (92 Google reviews)

Locally owned Ankeny storage with gated access, cameras, and easy online rentals for RVs and boats.

Car Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
StorageMart in Ankeny, IA

StorageMart

1901 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA ★ 4.6 (171 Google reviews)

Gated self-storage on S Ankeny Blvd with indoor climate controlled units, drive-up access, and car and boat storage.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Safekeep Self Storage - Ankeny in Ankeny, IA

Safekeep Self Storage - Ankeny

1792 NW Polk City Dr, Ankeny, IA ★ 4.5 (26 Google reviews)

Ankeny self storage with indoor RV and boat parking, climate-controlled units, and 24/7 access.

IndoorBoatCar 24/7 accessClimate controlled
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Ankeny, IA

Self-Storage at U-Haul

1503 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA ★ 4.3 (7 Google reviews)

RV storage in Ankeny with indoor and outdoor options, security cameras, and helpful staff.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay

Nearby options

Within a short drive of Ankeny. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.

B.Mac's Self Storage in Des Moines, IA

B.Mac's Self Storage

5652 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA ★ 4.4 (56 Google reviews) nearby

Locally owned Des Moines storage with gated, camera-monitored grounds and spaces for RVs, boats and cars.

Car Gated accessVideo camerasClimate controlled
Highline Boat & RV Storage in Johnston, IA

Highline Boat & RV Storage

6006 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA ★ 5.0 (2 Google reviews) nearby

Johnston, IA storage lot for RVs, boats and semi-trucks, with online rental and a 5.0 Google rating.

BoatCarSemi
Lakeside Storage Units in Polk City, IA

Lakeside Storage Units

1905 S 14th St, Polk City, IA ★ 3.7 (3 Google reviews) nearby

RV and boat storage in Polk City with 24 hour access and your own lock and key.

Car 24/7 accessBoats welcome
StorageMart in Johnston, IA

StorageMart

5267 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA ★ 4.8 (554 Google reviews) nearby

Johnston RV storage with indoor and outdoor spots, 24/7 cameras, and a 4.8-star rating from 554 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
StorageMart in Des Moines, IA

StorageMart

3221 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA ★ 4.7 (263 Google reviews) nearby

Des Moines storage just off MLK Parkway with indoor and outdoor parking, 24/7 access, and a 4.7-star rating from 263 reviews.

IndoorOutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Self-Storage at U-Haul in Des Moines, IA

Self-Storage at U-Haul

2535 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA ★ 4.5 (2 Google reviews) nearby

Des Moines U-Haul with indoor and outdoor RV and vehicle storage, 24/7 access and cameras.

IndoorOutdoorCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWash bay

What you get for the money

With four facilities in town, you have real choices. Streamlined Storage - Ankeny scores 4.7 from 92 reviews and covers vehicle storage with gated access and cameras. StorageMart pulls 4.6 from 171 reviews and offers covered, indoor, and outdoor spots plus boat storage. Safekeep Self Storage - Ankeny is smaller at 26 reviews but holds a 4.5 and includes indoor and boat options. Self-Storage at U-Haul rounds it out at 4.3 with indoor and outdoor space and a wash bay. All four give you 24/7 gate access, so late pickups are not a problem.

Indoor, covered, or out in the open

Three facilities have indoor storage, one has covered, and two offer outdoor spots. For a classic car or a rig you want to keep out of the sun and hail, indoor is the safer bet. Covered stalls block overhead sun but leave sides exposed. Outdoor is fine for a daily driver or a boat you will hose down anyway. Iowa winters bring freeze and thaw cycles, so if you go outdoor, a quality cover and a battery maintainer go a long way. Check gate hours before you commit, even with 24/7 access, because office hours differ.

Boats and trailers near Ankeny

Two facilities here list boat storage, which is handy if you keep a boat for Saylorville Lake or the Des Moines River. Trailer storage is not listed at any of the four, so call ahead if you need a spot for a flatbed or enclosed trailer. The nearby count shows six more facilities within reach, which gives you fallback options if the in-town spots fill up. Ask about security cameras and whether the lot is paved or gravel. Those details affect how clean your vehicle stays over a winter.

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Questions people ask

How many storage facilities are in Ankeny?

There are 4 storage facilities in Ankeny. They average a 4.5 rating across reviews. Three offer indoor storage, one has covered spots, and two list outdoor storage. Two also handle boats. All four provide 24/7 gate access.

Do any Ankeny facilities offer indoor storage?

Yes, 3 of the 4 facilities in Ankeny list indoor storage. That includes StorageMart, Safekeep Self Storage - Ankeny, and Self-Storage at U-Haul. Indoor bays protect against sun, hail, and Iowa's freeze-thaw cycles, but none of the four list climate control.

Can I store a boat in Ankeny?

Two facilities list boat storage: Streamlined Storage - Ankeny and StorageMart. Both are gated with cameras and 24/7 access. If you keep a boat for Saylorville Lake, either works. Trailer storage is not listed at any of the four, so call ahead for that.

What should I check before booking a spot?

Ask about gate hours and office hours, since they can differ even with 24/7 access. Confirm your insurance covers the vehicle in storage and what the facility's policy excludes. Get a written quote for your bay size. For winter, plan on a battery maintainer and a good cover if you park outside.