Whether you’re moving, downsizing, decluttering, or simply looking for a little extra space, renting a self-storage unit can be a great solution. Yet you may have lots of questions about what you need and how to find your perfect storage unit. Here we have some frequently asked questions to help you figure out everything you need before renting with us. If you still have unanswered questions, please feel free to contact us. We’re here for you whenever and whatever you may need to store.

We offer a range of sizes at Castro Valley Hayward Storage. Browse through our full selection of available units at this location and find one that matches your needs!


If you're unsure of what size you should choose, head over to our size guide to get a better idea of what you need.


There are a number of items you cannot store at Castro Valley Hayward Storage.

You cannot store combustible materials because of the threat of them catching fire. These items include fireworks, fuel tanks, fertilizer, paint thinner, and so on. If it seems like it'll easily catch fire, avoid storing it. You also cannot store firearms.

You cannot store living animals or plants. Do not treat a storage space as a replacement for a proper pet sitter. Not only are storage spaces not built for people or animals to live in them, but the food you leave out for your pets could also attract pests. Similarly, plant soil could attract pests as well.

You cannot store food of any type including, but not limited to, canned foods, perishable foods, dry foods, or pet food for similar reasons. Food will attract pests and will cause an infestation in your storage space and spread to others.

Lastly, you cannot store illegal items such as prohibited weapons, illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen items. If it's not legal to house it elsewhere, you cannot store it here.


With Storage Smart Entry by Noke, you won't need to worry about a physical lock. That's because your unit will come with a Noke system which is a cloud-based technology to allow tenants to get in the gate, into buildings, and into their units, all with a smartphone app.


You don't need a reservation to rent a storage space here at Castro Valley Hayward Storage.

However, a reservation does ensure that you'll be able to secure the exact space you need. If you spot a deal or low price for a certain space, you will need to reserve that space at that time to lock in that price.

Otherwise, you can just complete the rental online, or give us a call and we will rent the unit over the phone whenever you're ready.


We offer both indoor and drive up storage here at Castro Valley Hayward Storage, and each comes with different advantages depending on how you plan to use them.

The term indoor storage describes storage spaces that are found inside a building. These storage spaces provide more protection against the elements than drive up spaces because they're fully covered inside of a structure.

Drive-up storage spaces are located along the exterior of the building so you can literally drive right up to them. These spaces allow you to easily unload and load your vehicle, making it a breeze to put stuff in, or take stuff out of your storage space. These are convenient spaces if you know you're going to store belongings that would be difficult to carry in and out of a building, especially when those buildings have multiple floors.


Castro Valley Hayward Storage offers climate-controlled storage in Castro Valley.

Temperature-controlled spaces maintain the ambient temperature within them between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity between 30% and 50%. These temperature and humidity levels are ideal for keeping your things in great condition.

We're conveniently located at 2457 Grove Way , Castro Valley, CA, so come on by if you need climate-controlled/temperature-controlled storage.


We offer indoor storage, drive up storage, and climate-controlled storage here at Castro Valley Hayward Storage. The term indoor storage describes storage spaces that are found inside a building. These storage spaces provide protection against the elements as they're fully covered.

Drive-up storage spaces are located outside so you can literally drive right up to them. These spaces allow you to easily unload and load your vehicle, making it a breeze to put stuff in, or take stuff out of your storage space. These are convenient spaces if you know you're going to store belongings that would be difficult to carry in and out of a building, especially when those buildings have multiple floors.

Climate-controlled spaces maintain the ambient temperature within them between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity between 30% and 50%. These temperature and humidity levels are ideal for keeping your things in great condition. Climate-controlled spaces are typically found indoors but some locations do offer drive-up climate-controlled spaces as well.


We offer RV, car, and boat storage here at Castro Valley Hayward Storage. We're conveniently located at 2457 Grove Way , Castro Valley, CA, and 2489 Grove Way , Castro Valley, CA, so come on by if you need to securely store your vehicle. We offer a variety of parking sizes and you can easily check if we have the size that's right for you by checking the storage types section of our website.


*Subject to change. Offered only on selected units. Subject to availability. This offer applies only to the rental fee. Other restrictions, taxes, and fees, including an administrative fee, apply. See contract for full details. Promotions good for new customers only. Not available on transfers or additional spaces. Pricing subject to change. Reservation required to guarantee price. Actual unit sizes may vary from approximate size estimate. Please inspect any unit before renting. Online pricing available only for online reservations and rentals. Not sure about the size you need? Don't worry, online pricing discount will be honored for any rental originating from an online reservation.