Between semesters, a dorm or apartment full of belongings has to go somewhere, and hauling it home across the state is rarely worth the trip. b.Mac's Self Storage offers students near DMACC, Grand View, and Drake an affordable, secure place to keep their things over summer break or between leases, with small month to month units, no deposits, and online move in.
At a Glance
Units start at $35, with small sizes built for exactly what a dorm room or a studio apartment actually holds, not a full household.
Leases run month to month, so storage can start right at the end of the semester and stop the moment fall move in begins, with no summer long commitment beyond what is actually needed.
Why This Location Actually Works for Students
b.Mac's sits at 5652 NW 2nd Street, off Highway 415 and just north of Interstate 80 and 35, which puts it within reach of DMACC in Ankeny, Grand View University, and Drake University without a long drive across town. Students coming from Ankeny, Johnston, or Urbandale get the same convenience. For anyone splitting the cost with roommates, one unit can hold several people's things at once, which brings the per person cost down further than storing separately would.
Picking a Size Without Paying for Space You Will Not Use
A 5x5 unit handles boxes, a mini fridge, and seasonal clothes, which covers most of what a single student needs to store over a break. A 5x10 fits the contents of a typical dorm room or a studio apartment, including a bed frame and small furniture, and works well when roommates are combining belongings into one unit. Units start at $35, and choosing the right size the first time avoids paying month after month for space that never actually gets filled.
How Move In Works When You Are Already Mid Move
Contactless rental through the on site kiosk and online account setup means a unit can be set up without ever coordinating around office hours, which matters most during a move out week that is already packed with deadlines. Every unit is ground level with drive up or interior access, so there are no stairs or elevators to deal with while carrying a mattress or a dresser down a dorm hallway.
What Actually Needs Protection Over a Summer in Iowa
A summer left unattended is long enough for heat and humidity to cause real damage to anything sensitive. Electronics, instruments, and anything a student would rather not replace before returning in the fall benefit from climate controlled storage rather than a standard unit. The property also uses gated keypad entry, recorded video surveillance, LED lighting, and disc locks, which matters for anyone leaving belongings unattended for months at a stretch with no one checking in on them personally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size unit does a college student usually need?
A 5x5 fits boxes and small items, and a 5x10 holds a full dorm room or a studio apartment. The size guide has more detail for anything in between.
Can I store just for the summer?
Yes. Leases are month to month, so storage can run over the break and close out the moment classes start again in the fall, without paying for a season that was never actually needed.
Can roommates share one unit?
Yes, and splitting a single unit is usually cheaper than each person renting separately. Authorized access for each roommate needs to be arranged with the office ahead of time.
Is there a deposit?
No deposits are required to rent at b.Mac's.
Reserve Student Storage in Des Moines
Whether it is one semester's worth of boxes or a shared unit split between roommates, b.Mac's Self Storage makes the break between leases simple instead of one more thing to plan around finals.
Ready to store for the break? Reserve a unit online or call before the end of term rush to get a size confirmed ahead of move out day.