Rent a garage or lock-up near me in Cardiff

The main reason garages in Llanishen are pricier (averaging around £153 per month) compared to about £108 in Rumney comes down to a mix of demand, scarcity, and neighbourhood profiles.

Llanishen is a popular suburban area with high homeownership rates, fewer flats, and fewer built-in storage options. Families living here often need extra space for everyday items, everything from prams to bikes to garden furniture and with limited garages available, competition pushes prices up. Safety is another factor: Llanishen has a strong reputation for being one of Cardiff’s safer, quieter suburbs, making it even more attractive for long-term renters looking for peace of mind.

By contrast, Rumney is more residential with older housing stock. Many homes already have driveways or attached garages, which means there’s less pressure to rent externally. While Rumney is incredibly convenient for commuters thanks to the A48/M4 links, the overall demand for garages purely for storage is lower, helping keep rental costs more affordable.

In short: Llanishen garages are about family life overflow and security, while Rumney garages are more about practical convenience and affordability.

If security is your main concern, Cardiff City Centre generally offers the best options.

Garages around the centre, especially near Central Station, Cathays, and the Bay, are often fitted with CCTV, electronic gates, or reinforced doors as standard. Higher foot traffic, higher property values, and higher theft risks mean landlords take extra precautions and renters expect it.

In the suburbs, Llanishen and Whitchurch rank well for peace of mind, but more because of the area's lower crime rates than because of extra security features on the garages themselves. Garages here are often older and more traditional: solid enough, but without modern security tech unless recently upgraded.

If you’re renting through Stashbee, listings always show key security features so you can easily filter for garages with CCTV, locked gates, or even 24-hour access control.

Tip: Always ask about security measures if you’re planning to store high-value items like bikes, tools, or tech equipment.

Technically, yes. But it’s risky, and we don’t recommend it.

In Cardiff (and across the UK), there are plenty of informal arrangements where someone rents a garage on a handshake or a text message agreement. The problem is, without a written contract, you have no legal protection if the landlord decides to kick you out, raise the rent suddenly, or even sell the property.

At Stashbee, every rental is backed by a formal contract, clear terms, and deposit protection. You know exactly what your rights are, and your deposit is safely held, not at risk. If anything goes wrong, you’ve got a proper paper trail to protect you, which just isn’t the case with verbal agreements.

Bottom line: Always insist on a formal contract. It’s worth it for your own peace of mind.

Not always, but proximity to major routes like the A48 and M4 does drive up demand in certain areas.

For example, Rumney sits right near the A48/M4 interchange, making it a practical hotspot for commuters and self-employed tradespeople who need easy motorway access. Garages here typically rent for about £108 per month which is cheaper than the city centre, but relatively high compared to other outer suburbs like Ely or Pentwyn.

If you’re regularly commuting between Cardiff, Newport, or Bristol, having storage near a major road can save a lot of time and hassle.

In short: Garages close to the M4 are priced for convenience, not luxury. You’re paying for quick access, not necessarily fancy features.

If you're renting informally, you're at risk.

If you're renting through Stashbee, you're protected.

In private garage rentals, especially ones without a proper written agreement, if the landlord sells the property, you could be given very short notice to vacate. You’d have little to no legal standing to fight it, even if you’ve been renting for months or years.

Stashbee solves this problem by guaranteeing that all listings are from verified owners with clear rights to rent out the garage. Plus, your agreement is structured in a way that gives you proper notice periods and protections if anything changes.

That way, if your landlord ever does decide to sell, you’ll get fair warning and the correct amount of time to make arrangements, not a sudden eviction.

It’s one of the main reasons people prefer renting through a platform with formal protections, especially when storing valuables or using a garage as a workspace.