What is the cheapest way to get storage?

For a college student without a car, the cheapest practical option is usually a per-item service like Storage Scholars at about $13 per item monthly. A typical 5-to-10-item summer totals $250 to $400 with dorm-door pickup, free boxes, and August delivery included. A friend's parents' basement is free if you can swing it. Splitting a 10x10 self-storage unit three ways drops your share to $15 to $40 a month, but you still need a U-Haul both ends. A solo 10x10 averages $123 nationally. PODS at $150 to $359 monthly plus delivery only makes sense cross-country. Watch Collegeboxes' $25 overweight fee on any box past 50 pounds.