College Storage Near Kennesaw State University (KSU)

Kennesaw State University is one of the largest universities in Georgia with over 40,000 students spread across two campuses — and every May, thousands of those students face the same problem: where to put everything when the dorm empties out or the apartment lease ends. Shipping furniture home is expensive. Asking a friend to store your stuff is unreliable. And paying rent on an empty apartment all summer is money you could put toward tuition, a trip, or next semester’s books.

Ark Self Storage on Cobb Parkway is approximately 15 minutes from KSU’s Kennesaw campus and just 5 minutes from the Marietta campus. We offer student storage starting at $54 per month with no deposit, no contracts, and month-to-month leases that let you rent only for the time you actually need. Close to both campuses, affordable, and built around the flexibility that college life demands.

Why KSU Students Choose Ark Self Storage

Student storage needs are unique. You need low cost, zero commitment, and a facility that works around a chaotic academic schedule — not the other way around. Here is why KSU students come to us:

• Close to both KSU campuses — 15 minutes from the Kennesaw campus via Cobb Parkway or I-75, and just 5 minutes from the Marietta campus on South Marietta Parkway. Load up and get back in under an hour round trip.
• Units from $54/month — Our 5×5 costs less than most monthly streaming subscriptions combined. A dorm room’s worth of stuff for $54 is hard to beat anywhere in Cobb County.
• Month-to-month leases — No long-term contracts. Rent for the summer, for a semester, or for one month between leases. Cancel anytime with zero penalty.
• No deposit — You are already paying tuition, meal plans, and textbooks. We never charge a security deposit.
• Climate-controlled units available — Georgia summers are no joke. Climate-controlled units protect laptops, gaming consoles, textbooks, and furniture from the heat for just $10/month more than standard.
• 24/7 gate access — Finals week all-nighter? Moving out at 7 AM on a Saturday? Your personal keypad code works around the clock.
• Packing supplies on site — Boxes, tape, and locks available at our office so you can handle your move in one trip.

Best Storage Unit Sizes for KSU Students

You do not need a huge unit for college storage. Here are the sizes KSU students choose most:

• 5×5 standard ($54/mo) — A large closet. Holds a mini fridge, desk chair, small dresser, 8–12 boxes of clothes, books, and supplies. Perfect for storing a dorm room over the summer.
• 5×5 climate-controlled ($64/mo) — Same size with temperature protection. Best if you are storing a laptop, gaming console, guitar, vinyl collection, or anything that should not sit in 130°F heat all summer.
• 5×10 standard ($74/mo) — A walk-in closet. Fits a full bedroom setup — queen mattress, desk, dresser, bookshelf, and boxes. The most popular student size for clearing out a studio or one-bedroom apartment between leases.
• 5×10 climate-controlled ($84/mo) — Same size with climate protection. Ideal for students storing furniture and electronics they want to keep in perfect condition.
• 10×10 standard ($124/mo) — Perfect for two roommates sharing a unit. Two students splitting $124 is $62 each — cheaper than each renting a separate 5×5, and you get four times the space.

Not sure what size you need? Try our free storage calculator for a recommendation based on what you plan to store.

When KSU Students Typically Need Storage

• Summer break (May–August) — The biggest storage season. Dorm clearouts and apartment lease endings send thousands of students looking for somewhere to put their belongings for 3 months.
• Between apartment leases — Lease ending May 31st but new place does not start until August 1st? Short-term storage covers the gap without paying two months of rent on an empty apartment.
• Co-op and internship semesters — KSU’s co-op programs send students to employers across Georgia and beyond. Store your apartment contents instead of paying rent on a place you are not living in.
• Switching campuses — Moving from an apartment near the Kennesaw campus to housing near the Marietta campus (or vice versa)? Storage makes the transition smoother.
• Graduating and job hunting — Need a few months to find a job and apartment after graduation? Store your things while you figure out your next move.
• Study abroad — Heading overseas for a semester? Storing your belongings is far cheaper than maintaining an empty apartment.

Serving Both KSU Campuses

Our Cobb Parkway location sits between KSU’s two campuses, making it convenient no matter which one you attend:

• Kennesaw campus (main) — About 15 minutes south on Cobb Parkway (US-41) or via I-75 South to the Cobb Parkway exit. This is the larger campus with most of the on-campus housing.
• Marietta campus (formerly SPSU) — Just 5 minutes away on South Marietta Parkway. The closest campus to our facility.

We also serve students at Chattahoochee Technical College (Marietta campus, about 10 minutes away) and Life University (right in Marietta, under 10 minutes).

Tips for Packing a Student Storage Unit

• Use uniform-sized boxes that stack flat — skip the garbage bags, which tear and offer zero protection
• Wrap electronics in soft materials (towels, blankets) and place them on top of boxes, not on the floor
• Disassemble bed frames and desks to free up floor space and make the most of your unit
• Stand mattresses on their side and use a cheap mattress bag to keep them clean
• Put heavier boxes on the bottom, lighter ones on top
• Label every box so you know exactly where to find things in August

Frequently Asked Questions