Storage near the Port of Brownsville, the airport and Highway 48
Facility details checked October 20, 2026.
Which storage units are closest to the Port of Brownsville?
Three facilities sit on the east side near the port. Brownsville Secure Storage at 6935 S Padre Island Hwy (Highway 48) and Public Storage at 6580 E FM 802 are each about 5 minutes away by car, and Extra Space Storage at 5680 S Padre Island Hwy about 7. Brownsville Secure Storage is the one of the three with a gate open 24 hours, drive-up units throughout and no activation or admin fee. Public Storage and Extra Space have climate-controlled units and on-site offices.
Drive times from Brownsville Secure Storage
| Place | Distance | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Brownsville (administration, Foust Rd) | 1.7 mi | 4 min |
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport | 3.3 mi | 9 min |
| Sunrise Mall | 5.0 mi | 13 min |
| Market Square, downtown | 5.7 mi | 16 min |
| UTRGV Brownsville campus | 6.7 mi | 16 min |
| Los Fresnos | 11.3 mi | 16 min |
| Olmito | 11.4 mi | 17 min |
| Port Isabel | 18.0 mi | 22 min |
| Laguna Vista | 21.1 mi | 25 min |
| Starbase (SpaceX, Boca Chica) | 19.0 mi | 29 min |
| South Padre Island | 22.8 mi | 31 min |
Google Maps driving distance and typical time, measured October 20, 2026. Traffic changes these.
Who the east side suits
People who work at the port or along Highway 48. A unit near work saves a cross-town trip, and at Brownsville Secure Storage the gate is open 24 hours, so gear can go in or come out before or after a shift, whatever the hour.
People moving to or from Port Isabel, Laguna Vista or the island. Highway 48 is the direct road between Brownsville and Port Isabel, so a unit on it is on the way rather than across town.
Anyone moving within Brownsville. Every unit at Brownsville Secure Storage is a drive-up unit with its own roll-up door, so a truck backs up and unloads straight in. Rent is month to month and no ID is needed.
The size guide covers what fits in each size, and the Brownsville storage guide profiles every facility, including the two other east-side sites on Highway 48 and FM 802.
Current prices at Brownsville Secure Storage
| Size | Area | Online price, as of November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 5×10 | 50 sq ft | $19 first month, then $38/mo |
| 10×10 | 100 sq ft | Full right now. Call for the next opening |
| 10×20 | 200 sq ft | Full right now. Call for the next opening |
| 10×30 | 300 sq ft | $79 first month, then $158/mo |
| 20×20 | 400 sq ft | Full right now. Call for the next opening |
Prices come from Brownsville Secure Storage's booking system and update each time this page is built. See every unit and rent online.
Questions people ask
- How far is Brownsville Secure Storage from the Port of Brownsville?
- About 1.7 miles, roughly 4 minutes by car, from the Port of Brownsville administration building on Foust Rd.
- Is Brownsville Secure Storage on the way to Port Isabel and South Padre Island?
- Yes. It is on S Padre Island Hwy (Highway 48), which runs to Port Isabel. Port Isabel is about 22 minutes away and South Padre Island about 31.
- What are the access hours at Brownsville Secure Storage?
- The gate is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The office answers calls and texts daily, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central.
See live availability and current prices, or call and a person here will get you set up.
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