Very clean and secure facility. The staff are friendly and were very helpful with my storage needs…read more When I outgrew my unit, I was allowed to upgrade to a larger unit, and they applied a prorated amount of rent from my old unit toward the new one. Occasionally the loading docks can get very busy on weekends, but otherwise access is convenient.

Great unit, easy to access, and the guy who showed me to my unit was helpful and friendly, but the…read moreperson working at the front desk got so worked up by my mom and I simply waiting in line while they were helping another customer and it was quite bizarre. I suggest they see someone for anxiety treatment because they started fully panicking when they told us they were helping someone else and we said that was fine and asked where to park. It was very strange and offputting and I do genuinely hope they are doing ok

I rented a unit at 1st Ave Storage for close to 20 years, and management used to be great there (I…read morebelieve Emmet(?) was the longtime manager there, but he left a few years ago). I just recently moved out, as things have gotten shadier and shadier around there. The security/safety around the building has become questionable, especially with the RV camp out back. With that said--the worst part, frankly, is the owner. Charlie is his name, and he basically refused the pro-rated refund that 3 people working at his facility ALL said I would receive. I did a speedy move out April 16, as the manager there told me I could get the pro-rated refund if I cleared my unit out asap, rather than wait until end of month. Great! Sadly, I never received the refund, and even thought the 3 different employees told me I should get it--Charlie apparently refused to follow through, telling his manager "we don't pro-rate". But... all 3 of your employees told me you do...!? When I asked to have Charlie call me directly, I was told Charlie said: "I don't talk to customers directly." I explained I would warn people on Yelp if Charlie doesn't bother calling me back, and his reply (through his employee, since he doesn't talk to customers): Fine, post on Yelp. Additionally, when I rented a U-Haul from them, the gas tank was not even filled. Apparently owner Charlie keeps just a quarter tank in there, claiming it's due to the RV camp stealing gas. But... he will penalize truck renters if they don't return the truck at exactly the maybe kinda quarter-ish level the tank had. Makes it real hard for truck renters to fill up ONLY the amount they use. Hmmm... SO... Be warned. Charlie the owner does not follow through, and frankly does not step up when he should. I moved to another storage facility that provided better rates in a more convenient location... and a safer location. I didn't realize perhaps the best benefit to moving: not supporting a shady owner. I'm giving 2 stars rather than 1 because of the years of good service I had when previous management was great, the place was more secure, and shady business practices didn't impact me. I guess owner Charlie's integrity was lost in parallel with the decline of the community around there :-\ Buyer beware--think twice before using 1st Ave Storage.

Kim who helped me get my U-Haul was very accommodating. I hope to have people work customer service…read morejust like her. She had me in and then out the door quickly. Storage facility could be much nicer other than that GREAT SERVICE.

I only recently started using urban storage. today when I was there the office manager stated that…read moreI could only be there 20min. I said that I don't remember signing anything that said that I could only be there 20min at a time, and he pointed at me and said yes I'll show you and then said that I couldn't have food or drink in my unit because he saw a bottle of water that I brought with me. I told him that I would have to go over the agreement again and asked him to not point at me that I didnt want any trouble he was overly aggressive and said he didn't point at me and said I don't know what I'm talking about. I was there aboit 45min according to him and I was searching for a tracking numbe from the post office that I lost. I went to get a copy of my lease and he wouldnt answer the door. one star and maybe I'll change this review later

Chuck is the best! Very kind, patient, professional, respectful and friendly. He also gave me good…read moreadvice about best practices to avoid lengthy deposit returns, so I followed their advice for my proration, and appreciated them taking the time to help me with this. Also, I felt like my items were safe in storage, the facility was always clean. I used them from the end of February to April (checked out April 26, 2022). I love this place, I'd use them again, and Chuck is one of my favorite people. Sara A.

These guys will increase your rent on a dime. They increase the rent frequently. If my memory…read moreserves me, we started off paying in the double digits (maybe $90) and we are now paying $235! Everyone is hurting in today's economy, but these guys have no qualms about raising your rent time after time after time. We have paid our rent diligently for several years (at least five, but I'm unsure of the exact number). We pay on time every time and we've never been late. That doesn't matter to them. I don't know the exact measurements of our unit, but it's not a big one. I think it's 7x10. The advertised price for a 7.5 x 10 unit is $82 right now. It feels like a grift to me! The benefits of this place (security and cleanliness) are not worth the price. If you are going to get a storage unit, don't get one here unless you want to be faced with unending rent increases.

I rented a 5'x10' unit here because the advertised rate of about $70/month seemed like one of the…read morefew semi-reasonable numbers left in the world. In hindsight, that price feels less like an actual offer and more like a "welcome brochure" written by someone who knows you won't be paying it for long. The facility itself is fine. Four walls, a door, does what it says on the tin. No complaints there. The pricing, however, is where things get creative. After about 8 months, my rent quietly leveled up to $115/month for the exact same unit. No upgrades, no changes, no additional services--just a new number that appears on your bill like it was always meant to be there. Meanwhile, new customers are still being brought in at around $70-75/month. So the system is clearly working: step one, get you in with a normal-ish price; step two, remind you that stability is a myth. When I asked about it, I was given the classic "economic factors" explanation, which has become the modern equivalent of shrugging while your wallet disappears. It's hard not to notice the pattern here. It feels less like pricing and more like a slow game of "how much inconvenience will you tolerate before moving all your stuff just becomes your second job." And honestly, it fits right in with the general theme of modern life, where everything vaguely necessary seems designed with a quiet assumption that you will eventually run out of energy to keep arguing about it. So yes--technically it's a storage unit. But it also doubles as a gentle reminder that the starting price is more of a mood than a promise. If you're considering renting here, just assume the advertised rate is the opening chapter, not the story you're actually signing up for.

Highly recommend! my experience renting a Penske truck for a day was wonderful and pain-free!read more

Rented a 15' truck last week and was very happy with this company…read more Very easy to deal with and very clear on the costs. They even made recommendations to help save me money. Would use again!

Seems like it's hard to get showings and unit access, out of office notice is on the door May 21…read more2025 1pm. There is no notice about when they will return. Calling this phone number for the location ends up going to a voicemail box.

Honestly couldn't be happier with this place!! Getting set up was super easy and the discount on…read morefirst few months rent helped save a few bucks. I shopped around for storage units pretty extensively and this was the best deal I found in the Seattle area - including insurance it comes out to $68 per month for my 8x10 (other places are more expensive at a base cost, and often only have one or 2 months discounted rent). Move in was easy, I was able to drive up and park right next to the door and borrow their carts, use the freight elevator and load up the unit quickly. The place is not shiny or fancy by any means, but they have excellent safety measures and inside the building is clean and dry (no weird smells). Best yet, the folks who work here are completely delightful, easy to reach by phone, and so kind and helpful!

whoever the man was that was working sat feb 20th around noon made me decide against becoming a…read morecustomer. Could be my blackness. Could be my Afro. Judging by the great reviews on here, I would assume that I am the problem Somehow. I barely got out of my car and he was already outside meeting me with hostility, rudeness, and prejudice, assuming I don't have business there and should leave. to the company, I'm Taking my business elsewhere, as you wish. Thanks.

Moving is a whole nightmare in itself and shoty storage and rentals offices that are gross make it…read moreworse.....but not this place!!! But men were responsive, helpful and even called me back-what business does that?!? Made my beginning steps to a cross country move a breeze. Thanks Alan and Ramon!!!!

I am shocked. I had…read morestored my car there for years when I go on a trip except during covid. I tried to contact them during Labor Day- not realizing it was their holiday. I got a text back saying they had space. I spoke with Dan yesterday - they had space. We firmed it up today... and 30 min later I got a call that they overbooked and dont have space for my car. I am trying to understand- I do not know if my needing just 17 days was the problem or if they didnt check when they said they had space. I always feel bad when business relationships turn out so. I am leaving it as a 3 for an average- I had such delightful positive interactions in past.

Take the time to review contracts. Superior Self Storage…read moredrove another person's trailer into mine while my trailer was parked in their lot. This means hours of effort filing insurance claims, getting estimates, and repairing the unit for damage occurred to my trailer by the Superior Self Storage staff. I do not recommend them as part of your strategy of protecting your investment.