StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage Expand Footprint with New Facilities and Acquisitions

The companies added multiple new locations across key markets in Q1 2026 through third-party management and strategic acquisitions.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:33pm

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StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage continued their strategic growth in the first quarter of 2026, adding new facilities across New York, Missouri, New Jersey, and Illinois through a combination of third-party management and targeted acquisitions. The expansion reinforced the companies' industry leadership and operational expertise, with the addition of over 1.6 million net rentable square feet and 28,484 new storage units.

Why it matters

The self-storage industry has seen significant consolidation in recent years, with major players like StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage leveraging their scale and operational capabilities to expand their footprint. This growth allows the companies to better serve customers across key markets, while also providing property owners with experienced management and financing solutions.

The details

Notable activity in Q1 2026 included the addition of new facilities under both the StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage brands, depending on regional alignment. This included the onboarding of third-party managed locations in Trenton, New Jersey and Cottleville, Missouri, as well as the acquisition of 15 Manhattan Mini Storage facilities across the greater New York market. StorageMart also expanded its presence in the Springfield, Missouri area with the acquisition of two additional locations.

  • In Q1 2026, StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage continued to expand their portfolio.
  • On January 21, 2026, StorageMart onboarded a new Manhattan Mini Storage facility in the Bronx, New York.
  • On January 22, 2026, StorageMart completed the acquisition of 15 Manhattan Mini Storage facilities across the greater New York market.
  • On March 4, 2026, StorageMart acquired two locations in Springfield, Missouri.
  • On March 24, 2026, StorageMart onboarded a new third-party managed facility in Cottleville, Missouri.
  • On March 26, 2026, StorageMart onboarded a new third-party managed facility in Trenton, New Jersey.

The players

StorageMart

A leading self-storage company with over $10 billion in assets, 25 million square feet of storage space, and 236,000 storage units worldwide.

Manhattan Mini Storage

A self-storage brand operated by StorageMart, with a strong presence in the New York metropolitan area.

Herby Bowman

The Senior Vice President of StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage Third Party Management.

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What they’re saying

“Our continued growth across both owned and third party managed facilities reflects the strength of our operational platform and the trust owners place in our team.”

— Herby Bowman, SVP of StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage Third Party Management

What’s next

StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage are expected to continue their strategic expansion through additional acquisitions and third-party management agreements in key markets throughout 2026.

The takeaway

The rapid growth of StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage demonstrates the ongoing consolidation in the self-storage industry, as major players leverage their operational expertise and financial resources to expand their footprint and better serve customers across the country.