Hudson Ankeny Storage Depot
8838 Vault Rd · Ankeny, IA
About Hudson Ankeny Storage Depot
Hudson Ankeny Storage Depot is a specialty self-storage facility in Ankeny, Iowa, established in 1993. The site supports business inventory & records, military & pcs storage, wine storage, with on-site staff, controlled access, and unit sizes ranging across the most-requested footprints. Renters in this market often choose Hudson Ankeny Storage Depot for the combination of climate stability, security posture, and proximity to Ankeny's residential and business districts.
The facility tracks closely with the broader Iowa specialty-storage profile: indoor units run climate-controlled with HVAC and dehumidification, while outdoor and drive-up bays support oversized goods, vehicles, and trailers. The on-site team is available during business hours for move-in coordination, packing supplies, and unit upgrades, and electronic keypad entry plus video surveillance secure the property outside staffed hours. If you're storing anything sensitive — wine, vehicles, fine art, archival records — request the climate logs and access policies before reserving; this facility will share them on request.
Specialty conditions
Each storage type at Hudson Ankeny Storage Depot has its own conditions and operating norms. Climate-controlled and wine-grade units are temperature- and humidity-managed with continuous monitoring. RV and boat bays are sized for full-size rigs and many cruiser-class boats, with shore power and dump-station access available at participating sites. Document and records storage follows industry chain-of-custody norms with logged retrieval. For vehicle and fine-art storage, expect indoor bays with battery tending or museum-grade conditions, respectively. Bring your specs and the facility will confirm fit before move-in.
Specialty types supported
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Business Inventory & Records
Drive-up and indoor units sized for pallet racking, seasonal inventory, signage, and back-office overflow. Many sites offer receiving, mail forwarding, and access logs.
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Military & PCS Storage
Flexible, long-term storage for service members during deployment or PCS moves. Many facilities honor military discounts and DPS-aligned billing schedules.
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Wine Storage
Temperature- and humidity-controlled environments engineered to mimic underground wine cellars. Typically held at 55-58°F with 60-70% relative humidity, with low-vibration construction and UV-filtered lighting.
Unit sizes & estimated pricing
| Size | Sq ft | From / month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5×10 | 50 | $138 | Check availability |
| 10×20 | 200 | $377 | Check availability |
Pricing reflects starting rates from the directory's last verification cycle and may vary based on availability, promotions, and contract length. Confirm at quote.
Amenities
- 24/7 access
- Indoor units
- Outdoor units
- Gated entry
- Electronic keypad
- On-site manager
- Free move-in truck
- Boxes & supplies
- Wine cellar conditions
- Fire suppression
What renters say
“I rotated 42 banker boxes off-site over a weekend. Their indexing portal is honestly better than what my old firm used. Pulled a closed file in under 20 minutes.”
Devon Hayes — Independent attorney
“Two RVs, both Class A, both stored under cover with electric. The site manager texts me when wind events come through and confirms tie-downs are fine. That is service.”
Tom Esposito — Retired pilot, Sarasota FL
“Keeping a backline rig at room temperature without humidity damage is harder than it sounds. Their indoor unit holds steady and the 24/7 access matters when load-out runs late.”
Will Okafor — Touring guitarist