If you have storage needs, chances are you're looking for a facility that has the right amenities, great customer reviews, and is trustworthy. The greater Pittsburgh area has 237 facilities, though, so how do you weed through all of the information to find the right one for you? Look no further!

Storageunits.com, which provides consumers with expertise, data, and research on the storage industry has complied a guide of the top 24 storage unit companies in Pittsburgh! The guide, which was complied using in-depth reviews of each company can be found here. 

The website looked at four specific factors to come up with their list of the best storage facilities in the 'Burgh. 

1. Reputation: Which facilities have a history of great customer reviews as well as outstanding service.
2. Credibility: Storage companies that build customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards. 
3. Experience: Facilities that are masters of their craft, which can only come from years of practical experience and education.
4. Professionalism: Storage companies that provide service with honesty, reliability, and respect to their customers. 

Storageunits.com also has information on what to consider when looking for storage in the Pittsburgh area, as well as helpful moving tips, a packing guide, everything you need to know about car storage, and many other helpful resources. 

According to a recent study by Apartment Guide, rent prices are shifting as 2020 winds down. The study found that studio apartments are the least expensive unit at the moment. This is a change, as one-bedroom apartments were previously the most cost-effective. 

The Apartment Guide study also found that three-bedroom units are continuing to see price increases compared to this time last year in the top 50 U.S. markets. In the top 50 U.S. markets, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments have all decreased in rental prices year-to-year. 

The Northeast has seen studio and one-bedroom apartments charge less rent, whereas two-bedrooms are seeing an increase in rent prices. These new trends could be a reflection of household consolidation due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. Pew Research Center released a report in September that stated that 52 percent of adults aged 19 to 29 are living with their parents because of the pandemic. This was the first time since the Great Depression that a majority of young adults have reported living with their parents. 

Kelli Francis, senior content strategist for Apartment Guide, noted that "in Pittsburgh, studio prices have been falling," and that "one bedroom prices are down 2% year-over-year and three bedroom prices are down 17% year-over-year." Francis also stated that two-bedroom apartments "are the only unit type to experience an increase in Pittsburgh, up 13% year-over-year." 

According to Francis, "These numbers reflect an emphasis on either studio or two-bedroom units in bigger cities and potentially more interest in smaller cities overall," and that "it's possible that single renters in big cities may be looking to downsize or take on roommates, and that more people may be considering life outside of big cities."

​To read more about the current shift in rent prices, read the full study by Apartment Guide here.

With our society spending much more time at home, it's no wonder space is at a premium these days. In fact, in a recent survey of home shoppers, buyers' most-wanted home feature in the age of COVID-19 was more space. Realtor.com looked at the median list price per square foot in the top 100 metros to find out the ones that offer the most beds and baths for the buck. Can you guess where Pittsburgh came in at? 

The 'Burgh was second on the list, with the median list price for a home coming in at $247,450, and the median price per square foot being $65. The number one city on the list was Youngstown, OH, and the city just below Pittsburgh was Wichita, KS. For a full rundown of all the cities that give you the most space for your money, check out the full article here.