Small storage units near Monroe, LA for a move
Cypress Mini Storage at 4601 Cypress St in West Monroe, LA is across the Ouachita River from Monroe. Check the route from your starting address before travelling. It rents small drive-up units month to month for exactly this kind of move. For a move the usual small unit here is the 5x10, 50 square feet and the smallest size we rent, which holds a studio or a single room: a mattress set, a dresser, a small couch, and 10 to 15 boxes. Every unit is outdoor drive-up at ground level, so the moving truck backs up to your own roll-up door rather than you walking boxes down an interior corridor, and rates across all sizes currently run $59 - $374 per month on the live booking page, with the 5x10 at the low end. You can rent online and a lock is provided. Complete payment, the signed lease and required protection or verified coverage, then confirm an active gate code before bringing your first load.
Two honest caveats before the detail below. The facility sits on the West Monroe side of the river rather than in Monroe proper, so check the river crossing and route from your starting address before travelling. And these are drive-up units, not climate controlled space. For a move that is normally the point, because you load straight off the truck and pay less than a climate controlled unit costs, but if you are parking something delicate for a long stretch, this is not the right facility for it, and we would rather say so up front.
If you need a 5x5 or climate control
The smallest unit at Cypress Mini Storage is the 5x10, and nothing here is climate controlled, so if you need a true 5x5 or a temperature controlled space, a climate controlled facility is the better call.
Where Cypress Mini Storage tends to win is the combination a move actually needs rather than any single feature: a ground level roll-up door the truck backs straight up to, a personal gate code that works at any hour of any day, month-to-month terms with no deposit, and a rental you can complete online without an office visit, with access confirmed before you travel. If a 5x10 is big enough and your things do not need climate control, that combination is usually worth the bridge.
Convenient to Monroe via the I-20 river bridge
A quick note on geography. Cypress Mini Storage is physically in West Monroe, not Monroe. The two are twin cities split by the Ouachita River, and we're on the West Monroe bank at 4601 Cypress St, right on the Cypress Street commercial strip just off Interstate 20. Check the route from your starting address before travelling; traffic and your chosen river crossing affect the journey.
The I-20 Ouachita River bridge links Monroe and West Monroe. The Louisville Avenue Bridge (Lea Joyner Memorial Bridge, carrying US-80) is another river crossing between the downtowns. Compare the route from your starting address to 4601 Cypress St and follow current directions and road conditions.
If you live near downtown Monroe, the DeSiard Street corridor, the ULM and Bayou DeSiard area, or the US-165 and Pecanland retail corridor, check the route from your address to 4601 Cypress St in West Monroe. Account for the full journey and current road conditions when planning a storage visit.
Drive-up storage that's easy to load from Monroe
Every unit at Cypress Mini Storage is drive-up and ground-level. You pull your car or the moving truck right up to the roll-up door, open it, and load straight off the tailgate. No elevators, no stairs, no long hauls down an interior hallway with a dolly. For anyone hauling boxes and furniture across the river from Monroe, that matters, because the less time you spend carrying things, the less the trip costs you in effort.
These are standard drive-up units, not climate-controlled space. There's no air conditioning or humidity control inside, so we usually steer people toward storing things that hold up fine in an outdoor-access setting. Think furniture, appliances, tools, seasonal gear, business inventory, totes, and the overflow that piles up during a move or a renovation. If you need a temperature-and-humidity-controlled environment for delicate items, a drive-up facility like ours isn't the right fit, and we'll tell you that plainly rather than oversell.
For the common Monroe-area jobs, though, drive-up access is usually the easiest and most affordable way to go. Clearing out a house to sell, storing a household between leases, making room in the garage, or holding inventory for a small business all work well this way.
Who crosses the river to store with us
Plenty of our renters come from the Monroe side because the trade is straightforward: a short bridge crossing in exchange for convenient drive-up access and simple month-to-month terms. We see a steady mix of folks moving into or out of homes around Monroe, downsizers clearing space, families holding belongings between moves, and small-business owners who need somewhere to stash inventory, equipment, or seasonal stock without signing a commercial lease.
The University of Louisiana Monroe sits across the river near Bayou DeSiard, so students and parents storing belongings over the summer or between semesters can reach us in a short drive over I-20. See our ULM student storage page for the details.
Because we're right on the Cypress Street strip just off I-20, it's easy to fold a storage run into errands you were already making on this side of the river.
Secure, gated access any hour, day or night
Access at Cypress Mini Storage runs on a 24/7 gated keypad. You get your own personal entry code, and you punch it in at the gate to come and go. No waiting on office hours, no calling ahead, no handing your schedule over to someone else's. Loading up at dawn before work or swinging by after a late shift across the river, you'll find the gate is there for you around the clock.
The facility is gated, with 24-hour access built in. Because every tenant uses an individual keypad code, entries are tied to a specific account rather than a shared key or a single master code, which keeps access controlled and accountable. For Monroe renters who can only get over the bridge at odd hours, that always-open access is often the deciding factor.
- 24/7 gated entry with a keypad you control
- Your own personal access code, not a shared key
- True 24-hour access, day or night
- Gated drive-up facility
Flexible month-to-month, with online rental
Storage with us is month-to-month. No long-term contract and no security deposit. Keep the unit while you need it, then give at least 3 days written notice to end the tenancy under your agreement. The final month is not prorated or refunded. Plan your notice and move out date around your move or renovation.
The whole process is built to happen online. You can browse sizes, reserve a unit, and pay your bill from your phone or laptop without a trip across the river. That's handy when you're coordinating a move from the Monroe side and don't want to lose half a day. Pricing moves with demand, so the number you see on the booking page when you reserve is the live rate you pay, with no teaser figure and nothing different waiting at the gate. We don't quote fixed monthly rents in this text, so always check the booking page for the current number.
On the fee side, everything is disclosed before you pay. There's no security deposit, and Cypress Mini Storage charges a $20 one time admin fee at move in. Coverage for stored belongings is required through a protection plan or verified proof of your own policy. A late fee may apply only as stated in your signed rental agreement. The full cost is disclosed before payment.
- Month-to-month leases, no long-term contract
- No security deposit
- Rent online and pay your bill online
- Live pricing and any fees shown upfront at checkout
Save 50% on your first two months
New renters get 50% off the first two months, applied automatically when you book through our site, with no code to enter. The offer runs from time to time, so the booking page is always the live word on whether it is on today. It's an easy way to try a drive-up unit at Cypress Mini Storage while you're moving, downsizing, or clearing space, and to find out if the short drive across the Ouachita River works for you.
Reserving is quick. Browse available sizes online, pick the unit that fits, and the 50% discount for your first two months is applied automatically at checkout. With month-to-month terms, no deposit, and 24/7 gated access waiting on the West Monroe side, you're most of the way to a unit already. Cypress Mini Storage holds a 4.7 star rating across 78 Google reviews. Reserve online today, or call us at (318) 317-2867 with any questions.
Drive-up unit sizes
All units are drive-up and ground-level, and there is no 5x5 here: the 5x10 is the smallest size we rent. Sizes run 5x10, 10x10, 10x20 and 10x30, plus a single 20x30, our largest unit, which appears on the booking page whenever it is vacant. Live availability and current pricing for every size are on the homepage and booking page, where rates currently run $59 - $374 per month across the range, with the 5x10 at the low end and the 20x30 at the top. The price you see when you reserve is the live rate you pay.
| Size | Approx. sq ft | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 5x10 | 50 sq ft | A closet's worth of boxes, seasonal decor, or the contents of a small room. |
| 10x10 | 100 sq ft | Roughly the contents of a one-bedroom apartment, including furniture, a mattress set, and several boxes. |
| 10x20 | 200 sq ft | A larger household clear-out, a small business's inventory, or a multi-bedroom move. |
| 10x30 | 300 sq ft | A full multi-bedroom household or bulky business equipment and stock. |
| 20x30 | 600 sq ft | Our largest unit, and there is exactly 1: a large or combined household move, or substantial business storage. |
New renters: 50% off your first two months, applied automatically when you book through our site while the offer is running. No security deposit, and a $20 one time admin fee at move in. Coverage for stored belongings is required through a protection plan or verified proof of your own policy. A late fee may apply only as stated in your signed rental agreement. The full cost is disclosed before payment.
Monroe-area storage FAQ
I live near Monroe, LA and need a small storage unit for moving. What are my options?
Cypress Mini Storage at 4601 Cypress St in West Monroe is across the Ouachita River from Monroe. Check the route from your starting address before travelling. For a move the size most people take is the 5x10. That is 50 square feet, the smallest unit we rent, and it holds a studio or a single room: a mattress set, a dresser, a small couch, and 10 to 15 boxes. A full one-bedroom apartment steps up to a 10x10, and a house usually needs a 10x20 or a 10x30. Every unit is outdoor drive-up at ground level, so the moving truck backs to your own roll-up door, and rates across all sizes currently run $59 - $374 per month on the live booking page, with the 5x10 at the low end. You can rent online and a lock is provided. Complete payment, the signed lease and required protection or verified coverage, then confirm that your gate code is active before visiting.
How far is Cypress Mini Storage from Monroe, LA, and which bridge do I take?
Cypress Mini Storage is at 4601 Cypress St in West Monroe, across the Ouachita River from Monroe. River crossings include the I-20 bridge and the Louisville Avenue Bridge (Lea Joyner Memorial Bridge, carrying US-80). Check the route from your starting address before travelling; the best crossing and travel time depend on traffic and where you begin.
Is the facility actually in Monroe or in West Monroe?
We're in West Monroe. Monroe and West Monroe are twin cities split by the Ouachita River, and Cypress Mini Storage sits on the West Monroe side at 4601 Cypress St, just off I-20. Check the route from your Monroe starting address before travelling. The facility itself is a West Monroe location, not a Monroe one.
Do you offer climate-controlled units for Monroe-area renters?
No. Cypress Mini Storage is a drive-up, non-climate-controlled facility, so there's no air conditioning or humidity control inside the units. Drive-up units are a great, affordable fit for furniture, appliances, tools, seasonal items, business inventory, and moving overflow. If you need a temperature- and humidity-controlled space for delicate belongings, a drive-up facility like ours isn't the right choice, and we'd rather say so up front.
What are your access hours, and how does the gate work?
At Cypress Mini Storage in West Monroe you get 24-hour access, 365 days a year. The facility is gated, and entry runs on a keypad. When you rent, you receive your own personal access code that you punch in at the gate to come and go on your own schedule. There are no gate-hour restrictions and nothing to arrange in person. Loading before work or stopping by late after crossing the bridge from Monroe, you'll find the gate open to your code around the clock.
Are leases month-to-month, and is there a deposit or contract?
At Cypress Mini Storage, leases are month-to-month with no long-term contract and no security deposit. Give at least 3 days written notice to end the tenancy under your agreement. The final month is not prorated or refunded. Cypress Mini Storage charges a $20 one time admin fee at move in. Coverage for stored belongings is required through a protection plan or verified proof of your own policy. A late fee may apply only as stated in your signed rental agreement. The full cost is disclosed before payment. That keeps things simple when you're between moves or not sure how long you'll need the space.
How do I reserve a unit online and get 50% off my first two months?
Browse available unit sizes on the Cypress Mini Storage website, choose the one that fits, and start your rental from your phone or computer. No need to drive over from Monroe first. The 50% discount for your first two months is applied automatically when you book through our site, with no code to enter. The offer runs from time to time, so the booking page is the live word on whether it is on today. You can also manage your account and pay your bill online. Pricing moves with demand, so the rate shown on the booking page when you reserve is the live rate you pay, not a teaser figure. Questions? Call us at (318) 317-2867.
Reserve your unit just across the river
Check current availability and complete your rental online. Confirm that your gate code is active before travelling from Monroe.