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Life Storage Storage Units Review


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Life Storage is a self-managed real estate investment trust that acquires and manages self-storage properties throughout the United States. The company, which formerly operated under the brand "Uncle Bob's Self Storage", is currently one of the largest storage companies in the world, with over 700 self-storage facilities in 28 states.

How is Life Storage rated?

Breakdown

4.8/5
Services
4.8/5
Security Features
0.0/5
Unit Types Offered

Overall Rating: 4.3 / 5 (Excellent)

Life Storage offers excellent facility features and benefits, especially regarding security and additional moving services. They also offer air-conditioned and temperature-, lighting-, and humidity-controlled storage units for everything from household items to wine, watercraft, and large vehicles. Although their unit sizes are pretty standard, they include several auto storage units with sufficient capacity to house several boxes and other large items. Overall, Life Storage is among our top picks for both the thoroughness of their service as well as their commitment to providing outstanding customer support.

Life Storage Services

Services - 4.8 / 5

Life Storage offers indoor and outdoor storage units, temperature-controlled options, and vehicle, RV, and boat storage solutions. Their unit sizes are fairly standard, ranging from small 5x5 units to extra large 20x20 storage spaces. Like other self-storage providers, Life Storage sells packing materials like boxes and other moving supplies "at competitive prices" and provides moving carts in all of their indoor storage facilities. One excellent detail about this company is that they offer their customers free usage of moving trucks and vans in some of their locations, waiving the standard rental fee of $29.99 for the first trip. This last benefit is based on availability and only covers the first 25 miles of the allotted time frame.

Company Type

  • Self Storage

Coverage Area

  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • KY
  • LA
  • ME
  • MD
  • MA
  • MS
  • MO
  • NV
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • NC
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI
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Types of Storage Units

  • Car/RV Storage
  • Boat Storage
  • Wine Storage

Unit Location

  • Exterior
  • Interior

Unit Size

  • 5x5
  • 5x10
  • 5x15
  • 10x10
  • 10x15
  • 10x20
  • 10x30
  • 20x20
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The above sizes reflect the units' dimensions in feet.

Additional Services

  • Moving Carts
  • Packing Materials
24-Hour Access
Climate-Controlled Units
Storage Calculator

Life Storage Pricing

Pricing - 4 / 5

Life Storage prices vary from one location to the next, with standard 10x10 units costing anywhere from $60 to over $200 depending on their features. The company offers a "next month free" promotion and a "50% off next month" discount in all their locations. There is no mention of insurance being required or offered through the company anywhere on their site, yet by completing the rental process online Life Storage will discount up to $25 from the administrative fee, which varies depending on the price of the space being reserved.
Free Quote
Self Storage Metro Price
$119 – Buffalo, NY
Self Storage Rural Price
$89 – Auburn, AL
Vehicle Storage Metro Price
$255 – Chicago, IL
Vehicle Storage Rural Price
$209 – Auburn, AL
Rental Term
Monthly
The above prices reflect the cost of a standard 10x10 unit.
Discounts
First Month Free
Payment Options
Credit Cards

Life Storage Facility Features

Security Features - 4.8 / 5

Life Storage offers enhanced security features including 24/7 digital surveillance, a password protected gate/door access system, different types of locks and locking mechanisms, and efficient lighting inside the units as well as around the facility's premises. They also provide "oversized elevators" in their multi-story facilities or drive-up access in their single-level ones to further facilitate the moving process.

Safety

  • 24/7 Video Surveillance
  • Keypad Entry
  • Lighting
  • Free Lock

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Drive-Up Access

Life Storage Company Reputation

Company Reputation - 4.5 / 5

Life Storage is a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating based on only ten customer reviews and a minimal number of complaints for a company of its size. They also hold an excellent 9.4 out of 10 score on Truspilot.com based on 89% positive customer feedback. The long list of satisfied client reviews for Life Storage across several online platforms evidences the company's commitment to providing outstanding customer service and being transparent with regard to pricing and rental terms.
BBB Rating
A+
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
4
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
6
Trustpilot Rating
9.4 out of 10
Date Collected
2018-03-05

Company Profile

Full Name
Life Storage Storage Units
Company Website
Headquarters
6467 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14221

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18 Customer Comments & Reviews

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jameskirkmail
4/17/2024
Three years as a customer and I have found that many employees care about service and their customers. Local management has always been slow to address problems, and when Life Storage maintenence work damages customer property they refuse to take action and according to Denoi Fields refuse to assist the third party insurance companies paid for by their customers. Poor management is not worth paying the industry's highest prices.


terrycrane13
3/20/2024
Low online prices are a scam. Been in there a couple months and jacked up price with a massive increase. Almost double. Once you move in they can charge you anything they want. This is why they don't do contracts. So they cam bait you in and then rip you off.


William S
6/19/2023
The lights have been out for weeks in my unit making it all but impossible to access items in my storage unit. They told me they were understaffed. How many life storage people does it take to change a light bulb? I reported the problem to them which leads me to believe they don't regularly survey their property to correct deficiencies or they simply ignore the problem until someone complains. After I reported the problem and followed up a full week later when I found they had done nothing, they said they would replace the bulbs at the end of this week. So 2 weeks to replace the light bulbs


imexguide1
4/26/2023
i just rented a unit at life storage in hollywood FL. The manager there is so nice and friendly and help you with all your questions even after working hours. I strongly recommend this one 1109 N 21st Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020. all units are drive up and it opens from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. very convenient.


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Lily
2/28/2023
Poor customer service. Bait and switch price increases. Rude and inconsiderate lower and upper management.


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John
7/12/2022
Rent raised twice in 3 months. Despicable money grab from people with few options.


suber.domino
5/9/2022
I have been a customer for a couple of years, I have had the same unit (inside temp control). Over the past few years the pricing has increased repeatedly. I called the office to complain about the constant increased pricing and was told that she agrees with my complaint because the company is in the million dollar profit margin. Along with standard price increases comes higher late fees as they do not have a flat fee they do a percentage of your rent so as they increase the fee for the unit you get increased for a late fee. This is sheer greed during a time when people may have lost their homes and are storing their belongings. After several years due to this price monopoly I will be... Read More


marcdownes
5/2/2022
Bad Service .....Had two units with… Bad Service .....Had two units with them and they were great as Old Saybrook Storage. Then LS came in with untrained people (if they had anyone available at all) charged Insurance when they had copies of our rider. Late fee on 1 unit even though we had Autopay ust bad customer service people with bad attitude. Vanessa their Lead Manager spoke over me the entire call stating i was wrong .....not customer service driven .....go somewhere else if you can....all that agro for $70 when we were paying over 500/mth......


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ChristinaReale
3/31/2022
After being a good customer, with long term storage, on and off since the Uncle Bobs days, I will be emptying my 2 10x25’s and will NEVER use or recommend life storage ever again. I understand that it is a business and that periodic increases are inevitable but 20% is ridiculous!!! Will have to go through time and expense to move but will be well worth it in the long run. $558 for 500 square feet when I will be getting 504 square feet for $360. Used to love and highly recommend Uncle Bobs. Have been very disappointed and stressed out with Life Storage…they have become VERY GREEDY!!! Rip off artists…would give them ZERO stars if possible!


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Mike
12/3/2021
I would look elsewhere for your storage needs. While I had a storage unit at the Clifton Park Life Storage facility they had a sprinkler issue that caused hundreds of dollars worth of damage, then when I finally left I was strung along for almost two months about a partial refund promised by multiple employees, only to be told they don't offer partial refunds. Very unprofessional all around, and I would have left sooner if moving wasn't such a pain.



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