American Secure Storage vs Dixie Self Storage
Facility details checked October 20, 2026.
Which is better, American Secure Storage or Dixie Self Storage?
It depends on what is being stored. The two are half a mile apart on the south side of West Monroe, and both list unit access 24 hours, every day. For a drive-up unit, American Secure Storage had the lower 10×10 rate in October 2026 ($63 a month, against $79 on Dixie's StorageCafe listing), discounts the first month online, rents online with no ID and has no activation or admin fee. For climate control, a size smaller than 5×10 or larger than 10×20, or an office to walk into, Dixie has them.
Where each one is
They are neighbors on the south side of West Monroe, 0.6 miles and about 2 minutes apart by car. American Secure Storage is at 1849 Old Natchitoches Rd, off LA-34 near I-20 exit 115. Dixie Self Storage is at 203 Blazier Estate Rd.
| Facility | Monroe City Hall | West Monroe City Hall | Glenwood Regional Medical Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Secure Storage | 6 min | 6 min | 5 min |
| Dixie Self Storage | 7 min | 8 min | 5 min |
Minutes by car, Google Distance Matrix.
The two facilities in detail
American Secure Storage
1849 Old Natchitoches Rd, West Monroe, off LA-34 near I-20 exit 115
- Run by
- Locally run
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 55 Google reviews
- Unit access
- 24 hours, every day, holidays included
- Office
- Daily, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central, by phone or text
- Unit types
- Ground-level drive-up units with roll-up doors: 5×10, 10×10 and 10×20
- Renting
- Online in a few minutes, or by phone or text. Month to month, no ID needed
- Fees
- No activation or admin fee
- Good to know
- First month discounted online. A lock is available. Cameras on site
Pros
- Unit access 24 hours, every day
- Every unit is drive-up
- Lower 10×10 rate than Dixie or Tower in October 2026
- No activation or admin fee
- Month to month, no ID needed, first month discounted online
- 6 minutes from both city halls
Cons
- No climate-controlled units
Dixie Self Storage
203 Blazier Estate Rd, West Monroe, 0.6 miles from American Secure Storage
- Google rating
- 4.1 from 47 reviews
- Unit access
- 24 hours, every day
- Office
- Weekdays 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm, closed Sunday
- Unit types
- Drive-up and climate-controlled, 5×5 to 10×25
- Renting
- Online renting not stated on its site
- Best for
- Climate control on the south side of West Monroe
Pros
- Climate-controlled units
- More sizes, from 5×5
- An office to walk into
Cons
- Office closed Sundays
- Online renting not stated on its site
Side by side
| Facility | Google rating | From downtown Monroe | Unit access | Climate control | Drive-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Secure Storage 1849 Old Natchitoches Rd | 4.9 (55 reviews) | 2.9 mi | 24 hours, every day | No (Secure Storage West Monroe on Cypress St has it) | Yes, every unit |
| Month to month, no ID needed, no activation or admin fee, first month discounted online | |||||
| Dixie Self Storage 203 Blazier Estate Rd, West Monroe | 4.1 (47 reviews) | 3.4 mi | 24 hours, every day | Yes, some units | Yes |
| Office weekdays 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm, closed Sunday. Sizes 5×5 to 10×25 | |||||
Current prices for American Secure Storage are on the prices page. Facility details are from each facility's own website and Google listing, checked October 20, 2026. Details change, so confirm before renting. Sources: Dixie Self Storage.
Where Dixie has the edge
Climate-controlled units, at $115 a month for a 10×10 on its StorageCafe listing. More sizes, from 5×5 to 10×25. And an office to walk into weekdays 8am to 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 4pm.
Where American Secure Storage has the edge
Price for a drive-up 10×10, with the first month discounted when renting online. No activation or admin fee. A higher Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 55 Google reviews, against 4.1 from 47 for Dixie. Online renting at any hour, with no ID needed and a lock available. The office answers daily, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central, Sundays included.
Other options nearby
For climate control with 24-hour access on the West Monroe side, Secure Storage West Monroe at 3617 Cypress St, about 6 minutes from American Secure Storage, has indoor climate-controlled units. More options are in the Monroe and West Monroe storage comparison, and the current price for every size at American Secure Storage is on the prices page.
Questions people ask
- How far apart are American Secure Storage and Dixie Self Storage?
- About 0.6 miles, a 2-minute drive, both in West Monroe.
- Does Dixie Self Storage have climate-controlled units?
- Yes, its website and StorageCafe listing showed climate-controlled units. American Secure Storage does not; Secure Storage West Monroe on Cypress St does.
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