Self Storage Near Cornell University — Ithaca, NY at 1401 Dryden Rd

Bolt Storage offers cheap self storage at 1401 Dryden Road near Cornell University in Ithaca, NY — the largest and most flexible Bolt Storage site in the Ithaca area, with climate-controlled indoor storage in five sizes plus a small 5×5×4 locker, drive-up storage in five sizes, and one 12×40 outdoor parking space. Built for Cornell University students between semesters, Ithaca and Tompkins County households, and small businesses needing climate or drive-up storage close to home.

About this Bolt Storage facility

The 1401 Dryden Road site sits along Dryden Road just east of Ithaca, NY (zip 13068), close to Cornell University and the East Hill / Dryden Road corridor. The property is fully gated with security camera coverage and 24-hour access, seven days a week. Every rental is month-to-month with no long-term commitment, every storage unit comes with a free lock, and rates stay affordable.

This is the primary Bolt Storage facility for the Ithaca area. For a smaller drive-up and drive-through site about two minutes away, see our 53 Pinckney Road location. Both Ithaca-area sites are listed on our Ithaca-area storage hub.

Climate-controlled indoor storage

Climate-controlled units in five sizes plus a 5×5×4 climate locker — kept at stable temperature and humidity for furniture, electronics, photos, paperwork, and anything sensitive to upstate New York temperature swings:

• 5×5×4 climate locker — small indoor cube for documents, electronics, or seasonal items.
• 5×5 climate — closet-sized indoor for boxes or dorm storage.
• 5×10 climate (hallway-access) — small indoor for boxes, art, or apartment overflow.
• 10×10 climate — climate unit for a one-bedroom apartment.
• 10×15 climate (hallway-access) — apartment cleanout or sensitive business inventory.
• 10×20 climate (hallway-access) — two-bedroom home or full-room furniture sets needing protection from heat and winter cold.

Drive-up self storage units

Five ground-level drive-up sizes with exterior roll-up doors — pull up to your unit, load or unload, and drive right out:

• 5×5 — small closet-sized drive-up for boxes or seasonal items.
• 5×10 — boxes, dorm storage, or small furniture.
• 10×10 — one-bedroom home contents or garage cleanout.
• 10×15 — apartment cleanout or small-business inventory.
• 10×20 — two-bedroom home or full household move. The largest drive-up at this site.

Outdoor parking

One outdoor uncovered parking space at this site:

• 12×40 uncovered parking — sized for a full-length RV, large boat on trailer, or work-truck-and-trailer combo.

Cornell University student storage

This site is a short drive from Cornell University along the Dryden Road corridor and is one of the most popular Bolt Storage options for Cornell students between semesters. The small 5×5×4 climate locker and the 5×5 / 5×10 climate-controlled units work well for dorm-room belongings, summer storage, and electronics or instruments that need temperature stability between semesters. Month-to-month rentals with no long-term commitment fit the academic calendar; free lock with every rental keeps the move-in simple.

Areas we serve in Ithaca and Tompkins County

This Bolt Storage facility serves Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County communities:

• Ithaca (14850)
• East Hill / Cornell University area
• Freeville (13068)
• Dryden (13053)
• Lansing (14882)
• Cayuga Heights (14850)
• Trumansburg (14886)
• Tompkins County rural areas

Frequently asked questions

What are the access hours at this Ithaca storage facility?

Gate access is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can drop off or pick up belongings on your own schedule.

What unit sizes are available at 1401 Dryden Road?

Six climate-controlled sizes (5×5×4 locker, 5×5, 5×10 hallway, 10×10, 10×15 hallway, 10×20 hallway), five drive-up sizes (5×5 to 10×20), and one 12×40 outdoor parking space. See our storage unit size guide if you are not sure which fits.

Where can I find climate-controlled self storage in Ithaca, NY?

The 1401 Dryden Road site is the only Bolt Storage facility in the Ithaca area with climate-controlled units — six sizes from a 5×5×4 locker up to a 10×20 hallway-access room. Useful for Cornell students storing electronics or instruments between semesters, Ithaca households storing furniture, and anyone protecting sensitive items from upstate New York temperature swings.

Do you offer student storage for Cornell University?

Yes. The small 5×5×4 climate locker, 5×5 climate, and 5×10 climate-controlled units at this site work well for Cornell student summer storage. Month-to-month rentals with no long-term commitment match the academic calendar, and every rental includes a free lock.

What is the small drive-up site nearby on Pinckney Road?

Our 53 Pinckney Road site is a smaller drive-up and drive-through facility about two minutes from 1401 Dryden Road. It offers four standard drive-up sizes plus two drive-through (two-door) units — useful when our 1401 site does not have the size you need.

Is the facility secure?

Yes. The property is fully gated with security camera coverage across the site.

Can I rent month-to-month?

Yes. Every storage unit, the climate locker, and the parking space rent on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitment, and every storage rental comes with a free lock.

Other Bolt Storage locations nearby

• 53 Pinckney Road, Ithaca — small drive-up and drive-through site, 2 minutes away
• Lansing, NY — drive-up self storage north of Ithaca
• Newfield, NY — drive-up self storage southwest of Ithaca

Storage resources

• How self storage works
• Is climate-controlled storage worth it?
• How month-to-month storage works