Maria Maruta is an Associate Editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. Maria completed a Bachelor's in Art History and a Master's in Film Studies at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Currently, she writes commercial real estate news, particularly on the office, retail, coworking and self storage sectors. You may reach her at maria.maruta@cpe-mhn.com

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Self Storage National Report – February 2026

Self storage demand and performance have slowed in recent years due to steep declines in migration patterns across U.S. regions, according to Yardi Matrix data.

Rendering of ECCO, a luxury multifamily community in Elizabeth, N.J.

LeCesse, MAS Secure $83M for Metro NYC Luxury Project

The community is scheduled for delivery in late 2027.

Aerial shot of Lynnwood Allegro, a 240-unit community in Seattle.

Local Housing Authority Pays $78M for Seattle-Area Community

The developer completed the second stage of the property’s construction last year.

Aerial rendering of the self storage facility on Park Avenue, in Newark, N.J.

Storage Post Buys Metro NYC Facility

The deal brings the firm’s footprint in New Jersey to seven assets.

Aerial shot of the multifamily development at 162 E. 36th St. in Manhattan, a 160-unit luxury project.

Ranco Capital JV Lands $115M for Manhattan Project

Loan proceeds will be used to complete the construction and stabilize occupancy.

Picture of a communal garden with several plants arranged in small crops.

Murphy Development Advances Idaho Mixed-Use Project

The future community will include a 3-acre farm.

Aerial shot of a self storage facility, part of Uplift Development Group's 18-property portfolio in Colorado.

Uplift Development Buys Colorado Self Storage Portfolio

The deal marks the largest of its kind in the state.

Exterior shot of a self storage facility in Manhattan.

StorageMart Completes 2nd-Largest Self Storage Deal in NYC History

The collection encompasses 1.3 million net rentable square feet.

Exterior shot of Legends at Oak Grove, a 264-unit community in Knoxville, Tenn.

West Shore Lands $630M Refi for Sun Belt Portfolio

The 13 properties are located across five states.