Fort Worth storage FAQs

We run two properties in south Fort Worth, both in 76110. A-1 Self Storage is at 2620 W. Pafford St. and A-Thrifti Self Storage is at 2115 8th Ave. Both are a short drive from TCU, Near Southside and the Fort Worth Medical District.

Rates currently start at $65 a month. Pricing depends on the size and the location — every size we rent is listed with its monthly rate on our Units & Rates page, so you can see the number before you call.

Our size finder walks you through it in about ten seconds, and the size guide shows what typically fits in each footprint. If you would rather just describe what you have, call the location nearest you and we will help you pick.

Most of what we rent is drive-up, ground-level space — you pull up to the door and unload. A small number of interior units are listed at the Pafford location. Each unit card on our rates page says which it is.

Our units are listed as non-climate-controlled. If you are storing something temperature-sensitive, call us first and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.

Hours differ between the two properties. Call the location you are interested in and we will give you current office hours and access hours.

Online move-in is being set up. In the meantime, call the location directly or send us a message and we will get you into a unit — usually the same day if we have your size.

Lock, protection-plan and deposit requirements are set at the office. Call before you come out and we will tell you exactly what to bring and what the move-in cost will be.

The rental agreement lists the specifics. As a rule, hazardous, flammable, perishable and illegal items are not allowed, and no one may live or work out of a unit. Ask the office if you are unsure about something.

A few configurations at the Pafford location are listed in our system with electricity. Voltage, outlet type, permitted use and whether power is included in the rate are being confirmed — call and ask before you count on it.

Both properties are in the 76110 ZIP just east of campus, off the Hemphill and 8th Avenue corridors. For most students it is a short drive rather than a cross-town trip.

For one dorm room, a 5×6 or 5×10 is usually plenty. If you are clearing out an apartment or splitting a unit with a roommate, look at a 5×15 or 7×15.

Call us with your dates and we will tell you what we can do. Lease-term specifics are set at the office, so it is worth a two-minute phone call before you pack.

Plenty of students split a unit to cut the cost. The rental agreement is signed by the person on the account, so decide who that is before you come in.

No. A-1 & A-Thrifti Self Storage is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Texas Christian University.

It depends on how much you are holding and whether you need to walk in. A 5×15 handles shelved stock; a 7×15 or 10×15 gives you room to move around; 7×30, 13×20 and 10×30 spaces suit bulk inventory and equipment.

No. Self-storage units are for storage. You are welcome to pick up and drop off stock, but units are not offices, workshops or retail space.

Access arrangements are handled at the office. Call and explain how your crew needs to get in and we will tell you what is possible at each property.

Ask the office before you have anything shipped. Delivery handling is not something we can promise without talking it through first.