**** SAFETY ISSUES AND ROBERY**** This location has…read morehomeless people living in the units. When you first move in they make it seem as if your things are safe then a few months or a year out issues develop. My unit was ROBBED and the lock was put back on the door. They claim that the cameras work but its a LIE. They rob random units as an inside job and decline the insurance you are forced to take when you sign the contract. On YouTube there are many people complaining about this very issue. BE CAREFUL Public Storage is at the TOP of the list of this. Declutter your home and only put furniture in these places This is a long list on YouTube showing Public Storage and other companies that scam customers while they pay for unit rent: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=storage+unit+burglary

DO NOT STORE HERE! I rented a unit in March of 2026 for $120. Just got notice after 3 months…read morethey're raising my rent 50% to $170 starting July. No reason other than demand. And they told me they can raise it any amount at any time They are a bait and switch. Save yourself!!!

Joe F. has been extremely helpful and gone out of his way to make things easier for us on more than…read moreone occassion. I would recommend this Extra Space facility.

Update: I've been there for a year now and they have twice…read morenow attempted rate increases of over 80% and forced me to argue my way down. I'm paying double what I agreed to pay when I first moved in and that's AFTER talking my way down (which by the way they'll absolutely do, despite what they say, if you just get aggressive enough). The district managers are complete cowards about it and are so desperate not to get on the phone because they know it's indefensible. Also in the year I've been there, minus the day I moved in I have never once: - Actually had anyone at the physical location answer the phone - Seen anyone physically in the office - Seen anyone who works there actually doing anything that needs to be done - Showed up and found the handcarts where they're supposed to be and not just scattered all around the facility - Opened my unit and not found things randomly knocked over (don't have a clue what goes on there all day but it's enough to damage your stuff) - And the manager, to this day, has never said a single word to me about the month I spent chasing them over the first rent increase (partially because he's never actually on site and partially because he's a coward) Do not rent with these people under any circumstances. This is the least clever grift anyone could have come up with.

I use Charlestown Self Storage for personal storage, I know they have corporate clients as well…read more They offer the ability to reserve a unit on-line which is super convenient but I went to the facility personally because I wanted to see the space before I signed up. I give them 5 stars for their customer service, convenience, ample parking, reasonable rates and state of the art security (They not only have key card security and cameras they also have on site security overnight)

gave them 4 stars for a move at the end of last month. Clean…read moreDry Good customer service reasonable rates on site security overnight everything you would want in a move.

This could be the worst run business I have ever seen. I had a storage unit here for about 9…read moremonths and I could not say one good thing about the place except for the fact that it was cheap. Trust me, I understand why it is cheap. Normally I would say that it is just a storage unit, so how could it vary much from others...but I was completely wrong. FIRST OFF, their hours are ridiculous. They are "convenient" for the people who work there and not the people who have units there. They close at "4:45pm" on weekdays. Like seriously, who closes at the that time? Not 6, not 5, but quarter to 5. Like a normal person, I mostly do not get out of work until 5. So them closing at 4:45 makes it convenient for NOBODY to grab stuff from their storage unit, but only makes it convenient for the people who work there to avoid rush hour traffic. SECOND, the people who work there are rude. Maria, I think is her name, acts as if you are doing her a favor by being a customer there. "I am sorry, am I not paying you for my storage unit?" One time I really had to grab something from my storage unit and they closed the gates at about 4:35. I had to drive around to the main office and when I walked in, she was standing there as if she was looking at the clock ready to lock the door and get out of there. I asked her to please open the gate so I could access my unit and she said something like "well you better hurry up." What ever happened to the days of accommodating the customer? THANKS FOR BEING SO ACCOMMODATING. I had to rush up to my unit and make sure I was out promptly before 4:45 so she could leave. What a joke. The opposite of customer service. I am in sales and I pride myself on customer service and there is nothing that aggravates me more than bad service. This was beyond bad service. THIRD, they are so cheap. One would ask "It is a storage unit... how could all of this be true for such a simple business?" Oh it is. They put no money back into their facilities, making it inconvenient for customers. The freight elevator is always broken and they never fix it. You can tell the locks on the elevators are all cheap "makeshift" locks that break, and makes it so the elevator won't work. When you enter the house that the second level units are in you have to open a garage door to get in. The thing is SO loud. Put some WD40 on it. THEN, the lights in the facility are on a timer. When I originally first got my unit, it was a 30 minute timer and almost every time I got left upstairs in my unit when the light went out. So frustrating. THEN, THEY HAD THE NERVE TO TAKE OUT THE 30 MINUTE TIMERS AND INSTALL 15 MINUTE ONES, JUST TO SAVE $$$$ ON ELECTRICITY. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! From there on out I should have turned the dial to the full 15 minutes before I left, just to run up their electric bill. So cheap. There is also no heat or AC in the building. I mean AC, I get it, but no heat in the winter gets brutal. Put some money into the place. There was one worker there, I forget his name, but he was a very nice man. I could tell they did not treat him right, but he was a hard worker. He opened the gates for people and fixed things when they were broken. He should be praised. He was always very accommodating to me and I thank him for that. A few more things - they are are open for 4 hours and 45 minutes on Sunday. What kind of business hours are those? I mean, really? At least give me 6 hours. Also, every time you open the door to your unit, you literally have to wear ear plugs because the sound the door makes when you open and close it is so loud, it literally frightens you. As for McCarthy self storage, get ready to be inconvenienced and appalled at the level of service every time you enter the premises... that is if you can make it there during their business hours. TERRIBLE. TAKE A CLASS ON SERVICE.

I was nearly scared off using this place because of the 1-star excoriation it received from the…read moreother Yelper who's reviewed this place. However, the price and location were right, so I decided to try it anyway. After all, I could always leave if I hated it. I'm glad I did. McCarthy Self Service Storage is a decent and competitively-priced storage facility. While it shows signs of use, I find it as clean as most storage facilities I've used. Maria was working when I visited, and while she is no shrinking violet, she was pleasant and helpful. The second floor units are accessed by a flight of stairs, but your cargo can ride in the freight elevator if it's too much to carry. This feature was nice when I was there: I could load a significant portion of my truck into the freight elevator, close it up, send it upstairs, and then unload it, rather than making many trips up and down. The entrance to the elevator is outside, so you can pull your car or truck right up to it. The only thing that would make it better is some flatbed dollies and handtrucks for rolling the stuff to and from the unit, but oh well. Of course, the Achilles' Heel of this design is that only 1 person can use the fright elevator at any time, so if there had been another customer using it ahead of me, I would have had to wait, or carried my stuff up the stairs. The freight elevator has some peculiarities that Maria showed me; after following her instructions, it worked fine for me. Chris A. is correct when he states that the hours at McCarthy's are much more limited than at most storage facilities; I guess this is something you just accept or don't; there are plenty of other places that have automated code-activated gates, etc. so that you can access them on a more liberal schedule; they also cost more. He is also correct that the non-climate controlled interior reflects the comfort of the ambient temperature; again this is a take-it-or-leave-it proposition based on your needs and wants vs. willingness to pay. I had to reset the timer on the lights once during my visit; unless you are spending an oddly large amount of time in your unit, this should not be a major issue. Conclusion: McCarthy is a decent storage option for a person whose needs are compatible with what they offer.

I just wanted to give a shoutout to Prime Storage, as there is plenty of option out there. You all…read morehave Incredible staff, who are friendly Knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you, Mariaceleste! They treat the place as their own, and it shows. I recommend your location to anyone in need of your services. Keep up the fantastic work! Dj

This is the first time I've needed a storage unit. I was helping a family member move out on quick…read morenotice when the pandemic hit. I just have to say that Anthony from Prime Storage in Somerville, MA, treated us like a friend. There was no way we were going to get there in time on the last night, and with a 5am flight the next day, we couldn't have made it then either. I called and Anthony was really understanding. We were not very late by the time we arrived, but late is late, and a lot of people would have not waited. That whole chaotic time period was so stressful and I can't say how much we appreciated that Anthony helped us out! We got a pretty large unit and it was clean. The area was very convenient for our needs. We'd go back again if we ever need another unit.

Recommended by my mover. Clean facility and units, good access for loading/unloading. While this…read morelocation's office is closed on Saturdays, the manager very kindly met me so that I could open an account without having to take time off of work. Pricing was just as good as other storage facilities, without all of the fake extras. (i.e., you don't have to buy their lock or their insurance)

- Exceptional, friendly customer service - Always clean &…read morewell-secured - Very reasonable prices - 5am-11pm access You couldn't ask for a better place to store your stuff whether it's for personal or business use! For Bostonians, I even think it's worth the drive to either Medford or Charlestown. I have a unit in Medford, but I actually toured the Charlestown location first when I was searching for a storage place about a year ago.

What a wonderful experience I had with Jim! I believe he is the person who oversees the site…read more Very kind & thorough- helpful throughout my whole transition from moving my unit to this one to be closer to home. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for extra storage space! Very clean, family owned- definitely a plus :)

Thankyou Jim for coming to help us within ur immaculate facility! Customer service is amazing alsoread more

Finding a unit at Value Store It has been one of the most pleasant storage experiences I've ever…read morehad. Kenny, the manager, is one of the kindest and most patient customer service representatives I have ever encountered. Kenny showed me several units, answered all my questions, and even helped me think about which unit is best suited for me instead of just going with the higher priced unit. You can tell that he really cares about his customers rather than other storage companies who just want to make a buck. He even stayed an hour after closing time to show me more storage units because I couldn't make up my mind. I didn't even get this type of service at Chanel! The storage units are well kept, clean, and well ventilated. The prices are just as great as their customer service. If you're thinking of renting anywhere else - don't. I couldn't stop raving about this place to all my friends. Corporate, if you're reading this, you seriously need to give Kenny a raise. I've never met anyone more dedicated to his job. Get off yelp and call them already!

This storage facility has been absolutely fine to have as a back up for holding large items. Not…read moresure why they decided to hire a rude and condescending person by the name of Richard. If you are late with your payment, prepare for the judgment and doggery as he is so much better than you, the actual customer that pays for him to eat. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Two days after making full payment and still no access to my unit. Couldn't be paid to deal with Richard again. Today, he took screenshots of my personal information from the company terminal. Referred to DHS.