I have used El Monte Storage since before it was El Monte Storage, so I've been with them since their beginning - and am still there. That should tell you how I feel about EMS. I write now because I've recently rented a second unit and I thought the experience was worth noting. I went to the EMS website first to see what specials they offered and there was a great one for the size I wanted. I called and spoke with Darryl who offered to reserve the unit for me at the great price but since my plans weren't firmed up yet, I thought it better to wait. Little did I know that it would cost me. Darryl did not mention that the prices change frequently, increasing as it gets closer to summer. So, when I called back a week or so later to make the reservation, imagine my surprise to find the great price had increased by $20 plus the first month was half price not $1. THEN I learned about how they price their units. I needed the unit so I reserved it. To Darryl's credit, he gave me the Internet price although not the original great price. The cost is more if you call to reserve than it is if done on-line. Darryl was also helpful in reserving a unit near the elevator which was a must for my movers and one of the reasons why I called instead of reserving on-line. I gave El Monte Storage 5 stars in spite of the additional cost because not only was Darryl very accommodating to reserve a unit at the Internet price but I also had such an excellent experience with Joanna Sandoval when I came to see the unit the day before moving in. She was very helpful, friendly and easy to work with. She showed me the unit that had been set aside and it would not have worked. She kindly showed me two other units, one of which would be satisfactory and was upon moving in. She answered all of my questions and explained things very patiently. Joanna is a gem - she knows the storage business and it was easy to establish a rapport with her. If you are considering renting a storage unit you can't do better than El Monte Storage. Their pricing is very competitive and their staff is first rate. read more

Researched three storage spots in El Monte, I can say "El Monte Storage" won my choice. BTW..just a little tip, promotional discounts at EMS starts the first week of the month. That being said, the staff is very profesional and nice. They don't make you feel like your doing them a favor, like other places. The facilities and storages are clean and the accommodating staff displays you the shed before signing. Joanna, this is my first review ever on Yelp. You sealed the deal! Thank you!! read more

El Monte Storage is a great place!!!! I've been with them for several years now and it's consistantly been a nice place with nice, really friendly staff who have gone above and beyond in their assistance for me and that kind of customer service is getting very hard to come by so it's really refreshing and appreciated, the facility is always clean and my thing's are secured very well, Thank You to the staff. If your considering storing your thing's there feel comfortable in choosing them. read more

Was referred here by my sister-in-law and received the best customer service I could have ever imagine. I got out of work just made it before closing and Jim didn't even flinch at the time. It didn't matter that it was 15 minutes to closing, he took the time to go over the sizes and prices of each unit, took the time to show me the units, signed me up, all on his own time. Very good customer service, I am confident that all my needs will be met at El Monte Storage. Thank you Jim. read more

These people that run this place are super unprofessional!! This place is dirty inside & looks like it's about to fall apart!! My storage was full of spiders and roaches!!! I really don't recommend this place to anyone!!! I hate this place so much I literally left behind a lot of my clothes because of how bad the roaches and spiders are!!! They even jump at you!!! I only left my stuff in storage for 2 months and that happened!!! Place is sick!!! read more

I recent changed storage facilities to this one because the other place had lousy customer service and didn't keep the place clean... I came to this place and was amazed with joana she helped me with every question I had and knew what she was talking about great customer skills... she took me on a tour of the facility and unit I wanted and everything was above my expectations... I recommend this place to anybody that needs storage!!! read more

My mom and I have been using this storage for about a yr and a half. This storage place is one of the best ones I have been to. The facility is kept clean. I have never seen a rodent unlike at other storage places. The inside is maintained at room temperature. They have good hours of operation that give me time to go get something out if need be. The storage space is ok for the price you pay. Easy asses entrance available as well. read more

The employees here are nice and always helpfull. They make you feel confortable while you make up your mind with the size of storage you need.they give you a curtsey call if you forget to pay your monthly payment on time. The establishment is always well illuminated and clean. I would recommend this place to anyone in look for storages. The price is lower than other storages around. Good luck, and God bless. read more

Since I started at this place El Monte Storage has always been good to my belongings . Their safe environment for you and your stored goods I appriciate. I have been a tenant for almost a year now and the units are always clean and the offer complimentary moving carts, which my bofriend loves, really make it easier to load and unload. I would say to anyone this is a great place to keep your stuff. read more

I switched my storage over to here I love how clean the units are prices are great people are super nice and it's always fast service here and they have everything you need and you can rent those lil carts with no fuss and they give you a grave period from when your bills due which is very helpful as well I really recommend using these guys if you haven't yet you should read more

After reserving my storage unit via sparefoot.com with El Monte storage, not only did they honor the exact price quoted to me, they held my reservation up to the day I requested (unlike some other storage facilities). The facility is clean and well managed and the staff is excellent! The check it process was quick and painless. They answered all my questions and made read more

I am very pleased with El Monte Storage. The girls in the front office are great and very helpful. The grounds are spotless thanks to Mike. He is always smiling and greeting people and willing to help out which is rare these days. I have rented at many other storage facilities over the years and El Monte Storage and the people working there make this place the best! read more

I would like to say Great Things about El Monte Storage they have Good Customer Service by Patricia, Israel, Joanna & Andrew they are Great People very Friendly & Always Answer my Questions. I would also like to say The Storages are nice clean & Reasonable prices for my budget. I my self & Mom & Brother rent a unit. Thank you Very Much El Monte Storage. read more

I switch from a different storage company and I'm really glad I did. El Monte storage is so much more affordable. Their customer service is great and some of the storages they offer are inside with great lighting and air conditioning. I really would recommend this for anyone having storage needs. read more

I was looking for a storage location as public storage got to expensive. I found El Monte close to my house and to my surprise very reasonable prices nice people and a clean facility and the security is great. I don't have to worry about my storage being broken into. Thanks El Monte Storage. read more

Great Customers services Jim makes sure he has the property clean so does mike , Joana is really nice always smiling and has my name pulled up right when I go in . the other girl is really nice . I recommend this storage if your looking for a good price . read more

The El Monte Storage has provided a clean safe place for my valuables for the past several months. They are great with having complimentary Dolly's for moving my stuff. My self and girlfriend would recommend them to anyone looking for storage. read more

The poster said the first month is $1 but it still charged me the full amount. And they increased the price without any notice so suddenly my rent increased from $200 to $240 and $260 when I moved out. What the heck is that? read more

Terrible customer service. Rude manager. Hard to get a hold of, hard to deal with. Needless fees. Hard to access unit. Manager was a nightmare to deal with. Waste of time, bad location, there are better places to rent from read more