Forward Storage operates two Virginia locations — Fredericksburg on the I-95 corridor between Washington DC and Richmond, and Salem in the Roanoke Valley convenient to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Together they cover Virginia’s two most-storage-intensive markets: the military/Beltway-commuter corridor and the New River Valley college economy.

Forward Storage’s Virginia footprint

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Who stores with us in Virginia

Quantico / Fort Belvoir / Fort A.P. Hill military families. Fredericksburg is the I-95 corridor’s most central position for serving all three Northern Virginia military installations. PCS turnover at Quantico (Marine Corps), Fort Belvoir (Army), and Fort A.P. Hill drives steady storage demand. Our 15% military discount on the first 3 months and month-to-month leases fit the PCS pattern.

I-95 corridor commuters. Fredericksburg-area residents commuting north to DC or south to Richmond often need storage during housing transitions, downsizing, or temporary corporate relocations.

Virginia Tech students. Salem is roughly 30-40 minutes from Blacksburg and Virginia Tech’s main campus. Many off-campus VT students use Salem for summer dorm/apartment storage rather than dealing with the limited and higher-priced Blacksburg-proper storage market.

Roanoke Valley downsizers. Roanoke and the broader New River Valley are popular retirement and second-home markets. Families downsizing from larger Roanoke-area homes use storage during transitions.

Beltway-bound corporate transitions. Fredericksburg sees both inbound (Northern Virginia tech sector growth) and outbound (cost-of-living-driven exits to Richmond/Charlottesville) corporate moves, both generating storage demand.

Virginia self-storage market context

Virginia’s storage market splits sharply by region. Northern Virginia (NoVA) — DC suburbs — runs the highest pricing in the state, driven by military and federal-worker density. Central Virginia (Richmond, Fredericksburg) runs middle-of-pack. Southwest Virginia (Roanoke, Salem) runs lower.

Our positioning:

• Climate-controlled inventory for the humid Mid-Atlantic summers
• Military-friendly — Fredericksburg is positioned for all three NoVA installations
• College-friendly — Salem serves Virginia Tech with lower pricing than Blacksburg
• Two-location coverage of Virginia’s largest storage-need markets

Pricing in Fredericksburg runs close to Virginia state averages; Salem runs below state averages. 10×10 standard units run $90-140/month at Fredericksburg, $75-115/month at Salem.

Virginia — frequently asked questions

Which Virginia location is best for Quantico Marines? Forward Storage Fredericksburg at 690 Warrenton Rd — roughly 25-30 minutes south of Quantico. Convenient for Quantico-based families needing storage during PCS or housing transitions.

Is Salem convenient for Virginia Tech students? Yes — roughly 30-40 minutes from Virginia Tech’s main campus. Many off-campus VT students use Salem for summer storage rather than the more limited Blacksburg-proper storage market.

Do you offer climate-controlled storage in both Virginia locations? Yes — both Fredericksburg and Salem have climate-controlled units. Essential for wood furniture, leather, books, electronics, and photos during humid Mid-Atlantic summers.

Can I rent storage in Virginia from out of state? Yes — full online rental, payment, and gate code delivery. Common for military families PCS-ing to Northern Virginia from elsewhere in the country.

Phone numbers by location

• Forward Storage Salem — (540) 375-9255
• Forward Storage Fredericksburg — (540) 371-3535

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