Portable Storage & Moving in Boston, MA
Navigating Boston’s tight streets and the September 1st lease gap just got easier. We deliver secure, weather-resistant storage containers right to your door—pack at your own pace, and let us handle the driving.
INBOX Container Sizes
8' BOX
Perfect for apartment residents, college students or garage clean outs.
8’ x 8’ x 8’
About the size of a 5’ x 10’ storage unit
16' BOX
A great choice for smaller and local apartment moves. This will hold 2-3 rooms of furniture.
16’ x 8’ x 8’
About the size of a 10’ x 10’ storage unit or 16’ truck
20' BOX
PopularOur largest size, and popular choice for moving 4 to 5 rooms of furniture.
20’ x 8’ x 8’
About the size of a 10’ x 15’ storage unit or 20’ truck
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Personalized Portable Storage That Fits Your Needs
On-Site Storage
Need a storage box on your property while you remodel or declutter your home? You've got it. We’ll deliver a portable storage box, and you can keep it for as long as you like.
Storage Facilities
No need to haul your stuff with INBOX. We'll deliver a box for you to load at your own pace, then we'll pick it up and bring it to one of our secure, Storage Facilities nearby, where you can access your unit any time.
Storage that Moves
Got a move coming up? We can move your INBOX to where you're going, whether you're moving locally or moving long-distance.
Storage FAQs
Do you have questions about how INBOX storage works? Check out our frequently asked questions.
The Seamless Move Experience
We deliver a secure, weather-resistant storage unit right to your home so you can pack and organize your belongings on your own schedule, whether that takes an afternoon or a few weeks. Once you’re ready, our professional drivers pick up the unit and transport it directly to your new residence, allowing you to settle in without the physical or mental exhaustion of a traditional move.
Key Values & Benefits
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Move on Your Own Timeline: Forget the "one-day-only" moving deadline; you can load and unload at a pace that actually works for your life.
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Eliminate Driving Stress: You won’t have to worry about navigating a bulky, unfamiliar rental truck through narrow streets or busy intersections—our pros handle all the transport.
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Ground-Level Loading: Our units sit flat on the ground, meaning no steep, dangerous ramps to walk up and down with heavy furniture.
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Pack Once, Unpack Once: Unlike traditional storage where you move items into a truck and then into a unit, our system cuts out the middle step, protecting your items from extra handling.
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Built-In Flexibility: If your new home isn't quite ready, we can simply store your unit at our secure facility until you're cleared for move-in.
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Safety & Security: Each unit is designed to keep your belongings dry, clean, and safe from the elements while sitting on your property or in transit.
The Boston September 1st Solution
Moving on September 1st in Boston is legendary for its chaos. With thousands of leases ending and beginning at the same time, rental trucks are scarce and the streets are gridlocked. Inbox provides the ultimate "hack" for the Boston lease gap.
Whether you are a student at Northeastern, BU, or BC, or a professional moving between brownstones, we eliminate the 24-hour scramble. We can deliver your container to your current address in late August, store it securely in our climate-controlled facility overnight (or for the week), and deliver it to your new front door exactly when your new lease starts. No triple-parking a massive box truck and no "Storrowing" risks—just a seamless transition.
Designed for Boston's Tightest Streets
Boston wasn't built for 26-foot moving trucks. Navigating the "One-Way Maze" of the North End or finding parking in South Boston is a nightmare in a traditional rental. Inbox containers are designed for the urban environment:
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Precision Placement: Our delivery system can drop a container into a single parking space or a tight alleyway where a ramp-loading truck simply won't fit.
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Avoid the "Storrowing" Trap: Don't risk losing your security deposit (and the roof of a truck) on Storrow Drive or Memorial Drive. We handle the driving and know the low-clearance routes of the city by heart.
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Ground-Level Loading: Forget steep, dangerous ramps on busy city sidewalks. Our containers sit flush with the ground, making it easy to load your belongings safely and quickly.
Boston Moving Permits & Logistics
To ensure your move goes smoothly, especially in high-density areas like Back Bay or Fenway, you may need a Street Occupancy Permit from the City of Boston. This reserves a dedicated space for your Inbox container and prevents tickets or towing.
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Pro Tip: We recommend applying for your "No Parking" signs at least two weeks in advance.
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Resource: You can apply for your permit directly through the City of Boston's official portal.
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Need Help? If you aren't sure if your street requires a permit or if a container will fit, give our local team a call. We know the neighborhood layouts from Charlestown to Dorchester and can help you plan the drop-off.
Proudly Serving All Boston Neighborhoods
We provide door-to-door portable storage and moving services across the entire Boston metro area, including:
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Central Boston: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, West End, North End, and the Seaport District.
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The Neighborhoods: South Boston (Southie), Charlestown, East Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain.
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The Academic Hubs: Allston, Brighton, Fenway, and Kenmore.
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Greater Boston: We also extend our services to Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and Quincy.
Benefits of INBOX Portable Storage Units
More than just a portable storage box
There's nothing more important than delivering the best possible experience, from the first time you contact our team all the way to your final container pick-up. We're there for you through your whole storage journey with full, personalized support.
Store at home or at an INBOX Facility
If you need us to store you INBOX for you, you have the option to do so. All facilities offer Outdoor Storage. Some facilities offer indoor climate-controlled storage. Please reach out to your closed INBOX location to see what they have to offer.
Only handle your stuff once
No need to rent a truck and load and unload your stuff over and over again, like with traditional storage rentals. Once your box is loaded, we'll drive it where it needs to go. That's a lot easier on your back, your busy schedule and also the chances of damages to your belongings is lower.
Take your time loading and unloading
Your box is rented by the month, so you can load and unload on your own schedule. If your situation changes and you need more time, no worries. You can rent your INBOX for as long as you like.
INBOX Portable Storage — Massachusetts
Office
- Monday - Sunday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
- support@inboxportablestorage.com
Contact
603-594-4554
Boston
Ready for Portable Storage?
Frequently Asked Questions — Boston, MA
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Yes, provided you have the proper Street Occupancy Permit and "No Parking" signs posted by the city. We can help you determine the clearance needed for your specific street.
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Absolutely. This is our specialty. We can pick up your loaded container, keep it in our secure, climate-controlled facility, and redeliver it whenever your new keys are ready.
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Yes, if the container is being placed on a public street or sidewalk, the City of Boston requires a Street Occupancy Permit. This reserves a dedicated space (usually 40 feet) to ensure our delivery truck has room to operate. We recommend applying at least two weeks in advance via the Boston.gov permit portal to ensure your "No Parking" signs are delivered and posted 48 hours before your move.
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In Boston, 70% of leases begin on September 1st, but many move-outs happen on August 31st. This creates a "gap" where you have nowhere to put your things for 24 hours. Inbox solves this by delivering your container in late August. We pick it up on the 31st, store it overnight at our secure facility, and deliver it to your new address on the 1st—saving you from the nightmare of triple-parking a rental truck.
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Absolutely. Our delivery system has a much smaller footprint than a traditional 26-foot moving truck. If a standard passenger car can park there, we can usually place a container there. However, for extremely narrow "cow path" streets, we recommend calling us first so we can check the clearance for our delivery arm.
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Yes. Our containers are built with high-grade, weather-resistant materials designed to withstand the toughest winters, heavy snow loads, and freezing rain. Your belongings stay dry and protected from the elements. For temperature-sensitive items like electronics or fine art, we recommend having us move your container to our climate-controlled Storage Center.
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8-Foot Container: Perfect for a 1-bedroom apartment.
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12-Foot Container: Ideal for a standard 2-bedroom apartment or a large 1-bedroom with a lot of furniture.
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16-Foot Container: Best for 3+ rooms or full-sized homes.
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Yes! We deliver moving blankets to your Auburn address with your INBOX container so your furniture stays protected throughout the entire move. Our goal is to keep your belongings safe from start to finish.
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Yes — we offer daily rental rates. Whether you need a container for a week or several months, we'll work with your timeline and budget.