I decided to write a review because Cupertino Safe Storage does not have a website, and I couldn't find any information online. This storage facility is very near my house, but I thought it would be pricey to rent here, given the neighborhood, the fact that they don't seem to advertise and the bigger facilities are always offering deals, like 2nd month for $1, etc. In my research overall, CSS has lower monthy rents than their local competitors and will offer you a special if you rent towards the middle of the month. For instance, I called and spoke to Annette - I wanted to rent one of their small units, a 5'x5'. Not only did they have the lowest monthly rate in the area on this size unit, but she offered me the first 1/2 month free. I'll take it! There are some pros and cons to this facility, so I will list them here.
PROS: VERY competitive monthly rates - cheapest I found, as a matter of fact. All the other places I called/got quotes from were $10-25 more per month for the same size unit. Super convenient location (for me, anyway). Keypad entry, typical of most storage facilities. SECURE - this place is off the beaten path, and does not have a lot of signage. You won't find random people trying to break into this facility - they probably don't even know it's there! I asked, and the last theft incident was 8 years ago. Month to month rentals, so you don't have to pay for additional months if you don't need them. Payment can be made by check or credit card. They don't send out monthly invoices, but will send an email reminder about rent if you sign up. They also sell moving supplies: boxes, bubble wrap, etc.
CONS: if you rent one of the upstairs units, there is no elevator. You know what that means - schlepping all your junk up a flight of stairs. Lucky for me they had an available unit on the ground floor! Also, they don't seem to have any dollies or rolling carts available to the clients like I've seen at other facilities. Limited office hours (Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm). $15 "administrative" fee when you sign up to rent a unit. Maybe this is typical of most storage places?...
Overall, I am really glad I was able to get a unit here. I will list some other information for those interested.
Office hours: Tues - Sat 9am - 5pm
Unit access hours: 7 days/week 7:00am - 7:00pm
and here are approx prices for various units (price may be lower or higher depending on unit location)
5'x5' $59
5'x10' $80
10'x10' $139
10'x20' $229 read more