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Public Storage Storage Units Review


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Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Glendale, California, Public Storage is a self-storage company, offering a comprehensive range of self-storage solutions for businesses and individuals. As a real estate investment trust (REIT), the company manages and operates thousands of unique and diverse company-owned locations across the United States and Europe.

How is Public Storage rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Services
3.5/5
Security Features
0.0/5
Unit Types Offered

Overall Rating: 3.7 / 5 (Very good)

Public Storage is one of the oldest and largest self-storage companies in the industry, with a good selection of units for personal and business use. Their site is among the best we have reviewed, offering excellent visual aids to help customers identify the right storage solution for their needs. Although the company leaves much to be desired with regard to detailed information on security features and rental terms, they are an ideal choice for anyone moving across state lines and seeking a reliable storage option in their new area.

Public Storage Services

Services - 4 / 5

Public Storage manages and operates over 2,200 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom, making them one of the largest companies by coverage area in the industry. Their storage unit sizes are standard, ranging from units smaller than 5x5 to spaces larger than 10x30. The company's website is very easy to navigate and provides an animated size guide, so customers know exactly how many items fit in each unit. Besides offering temperature-controlled storage spaces for business and personal use, the company also provides several different types of vehicle storage and excellent additional services, including the use of handcarts and dollies for a faster, hassle-free moving experience.

Company Type

  • Self Storage

Coverage Area

  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MD
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MS
  • MO
  • NE
  • NV
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • NC
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • HI
  • DC
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Types of Storage Units

  • Car/RV Storage
  • Business Storage

Unit Location

  • Exterior
  • Interior

Unit Size

  • 5x5
  • 5x10
  • 5x15
  • 10x10
  • 10x15
  • 10x20
  • 10x25
  • 10x30
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The above sizes reflect the units' dimensions in feet.

Additional Services

  • Packing Materials
Climate-Controlled Units

Public Storage Pricing

Pricing - 4 / 5

Public Storage rents storage units at prices that are on par with industry standards. They offer monthly leasing options, yet it's not clear whether or not they provide long-term storage options or if insurance is required or sold through their facilities. The company extends a "first month free" or "first month for $1" promotion as well as discounts on boxes and storage supplies.
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Self Storage Metro Price
$144 – Hoboken, NJ
Self Storage Rural Price
$69 – Birmingham, AL
Vehicle Storage Metro Price
$62 – Langhorne, PA
Vehicle Storage Rural Price
$66 – Westminster, CO
Rental Term
Monthly
The above prices reflect the cost of a standard 10x10 unit.
Discounts
First Month Free
Promotions
Boxes up to 30% off
Payment Options
Credit Cards

Public Storage Facility Features

Security Features - 3.5 / 5

Public Storage offers both indoor and outdoor units. The units located within the building feature wide hallways and elevator access. Outdoor units are on ground level and feature drive-up access with roll-up doors. There is virtually no information regarding safety or monitoring on the company's website, yet it can be surmised through pictures of their facilities that they provide video surveillance, controlled access, and keypad entry in some of their locations.

Safety

  • Indoor/Outdoor Surveillance Cameras
  • Controlled Access
  • Keypad Entry

Accessibility

  • Drive-Up Access

Public Storage Company Reputation

Company Reputation - 4 / 5

Public Storage is not accredited by the BBB and hold an average B score with the organization based on mostly negative customer reviews. Conversely, they have received over 80% positive client feedback on Truspilot.com, where they maintain an excellent 9.2 out of 10 rating.
BBB Rating
B
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
2
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
37
Trustpilot Rating
9.2 out of 10
Date Collected
2018-03-06

Litigation & Regulatory Actions

There was a class action lawsuit taken against the company in 2016 for allegedly overcharging Florida customers for self-storage insurance. A settlement was reached in September of that year for the amount of $5 million. Public Storage denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further expenses and uncertainty.

Company Profile

Full Name
Public Storage Storage Units
Company Website
Headquarters
701 Western Avenue, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA, 91201

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18 Customer Comments & Reviews

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hiali1120
5/3/2021
I wouldn't recommend renting space at Public Storage unless you are prepared to spend 47% more than the original price in 1 year's time. My 5 x 10 storage unit started at $66 then went up to $75 after 6 months then up to $97 at 1 year of renting space there. This is a Countrywide issue as I have also rented space in another state with price increases every 6 month. Suggest you go to a local company instead of Public Storage who DIS their loyal customers.


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Rosie
1/1/2020
I got a unit on special for $77/mo........6 months later it was raised $24/mo.......a 30% rate increase. no warning. No saying it would go upike that after 6 months. In fact I was told it would go up gradually about 3 to 5 dollars after 6 months. Mis representation lying, cameras do not work.


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Cindy
11/1/2019
Bad service and dishonest. Rent goes up more than once because they know the likely hood of moving everything out is slim. I paid premium for a 1st floor climate controlled unit. I went there several times and noticed it was extremely hot. I mentioned to the manager and was basically told I was imagining things, in short. I went to storage last time and saw mold was growing on all of my things. I contacted management again and was told “they dont have mold” obviously they do, I can see it and took photos. The smell has become increasingly obvious. I have since had to immediately move my things out, as I run a business where I used them to store my inventory. I recently received call from... Read More


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Michael A
8/25/2019
I rented a unit on March 6th, 2019. I received notice that at the 6 month point the rent amount was going up. I took the option of leaving the facility. I checked out and received a "check-out date" receipt dated August 6th, 2019. On August 3rd there was an automatic payment withdrawn from my account. I called to find out how much of that payment would be returned to me through a prorated system. Public Storage informed me they do not prorate returns. I would understand not getting anything back if I had 4 days left to the month but I was on the 1st day of the billing period. That is robbery. I would not recommend to anybody or would I ever go back to Public Storage unless I am... Read More


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Duane B
6/22/2019
Ms Roth (District Manager), You recently re-instated the late fee for my June rent. As I tried to explain, I attempted to pay my rent on the evening of June 6, but your payment website was down. I tried repeatedly to make the payment on the 6th, before the late fee kicked in, but without success. It is not my fault that your payment site was down, and I attempted in good faith to make payment before the end of the day on the 6th. If you advertise your business is open until 6 p.m., I arrive at 5:30 p.m. and the office is locked and the lights out, am I still liable for the late fee if you don't observe your own policies? I have left several voice messages, which you have... Read More


Cee H
12/23/2018
There service is horrifying! They do NOT care about the customers. They avoid at all costs to deal with serious matters. I would give 0 stars if I could- rent from somewhere else!


Juda R
12/5/2018
On Tuesday May 29, 2018, I got stuck at Public Storage on Lee Highway in Centreville, VA for about 3 hrs. After being yelled at and berated by customer reps, a police officer drove me home. The next day I called them to let them know that I had my car there and of the incident that happened. I wanted to make sure it didnt get towed. No one answered and I called frantically, about 20 times. I had to use an uber to go back there later that day. I went inside and told an employee about my care being left there overnight. Her response was an apathetic "so what do you want." Shocked I just left. After I got my car home Yelp, Google and went on their Instagram to complain. They blocked me... Read More


Sheree L
11/26/2018
The rating should be horrible. We put our stuff into a unit. When returned it wad infested from rats. Poop all over. We had to wash and clean everything. What we lost there was no dumpster to put garbage into. The office was rude and nasty. When returned the police were there, unit next to ours was robbed. They are suppose to have security. Please be careful before putting your valuable possessions into a public storage Also a month after getting the unit they raised the rate. This place was at NE 36th st in ocala fl



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