Public Storage is a Self-storage facility located at 8101 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753. It has received 1910 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.
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Sunday | 6AM-9PM |
The address of Public Storage: 8101 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Public Storage has 4.7 stars from 1910 reviews
Self-storage facility
"This is the worst place to rent a space from"
"The rent they lure you in with is a lie"
"First time storage renter here and I’m glad I went with Public Storage! At first, I did the reservation online but I wasn’t able to come so I tried setting up another reservation online however, for some reason, it wasn’t letting me do another so I called and they were not very helpful"
"Excellent customer service and very clean location"
"Easy to access and I really love the app"
This is the worst place to rent a space from. I've had a 5x10 unit since 3/23 and paying $74/month. Rent is going up to $115/month after only 5 months. Today, 8/3, I went to the facility and tried to gain access in my "designated" entry doors and 1 elevator was broken (no sign) and the other elevator didn't work and I was trapped inside it for about 7-8 minutes. I called the office 3 times and no answer so I had no choice but to push the 911 call button and when they finally answered after 3 minutes I was advised on how to open the door by holding the 1 button for 10 seconds and that opened the door. I walked to the office and as usual the doors were locked and nobody was there. This has happened at least 4 or 5 times since I have been renting a space at this location. I explained to Gerald what happened and I asked if he could open the doors to the other entry access so I could get into my storage unit as my app only allows me access to a particular entry point. Gerald flat out told me he did not have access to open those doors for me and that I would have to use the stairs. My unit is on the 3rd floor and what I needed to move out would have taken 3-4 trips up and down the stairs and into my car including something that weighs roughly 100lbs. I explained that to him and he didn't care. Surely the employees and manager have complete access to gain entry through every door on the property and while I was nothing but nice to Gerald, I personally believe he made a decision not to help me because he was in a position of power and used it. This is my opinion and what I believe because he could have easily opened the door for me and allowed me to use an elevator that worked and he refused. Additionally, 2 or 3 times that I have been there to move something into or out of my unit, the office has been locked and nobody was there to give me a key to unlock the push carts. This location is poorly run and people should read this review and take it seriously and stay away from this location and all Public Storage facilities. I will be moving my things out in the coming days now that my house is ready to move into on 8/15 but this experience with this location has been horrible.
The rent they lure you in with is a lie. I went from $127 -> $197. Here's how (i.e. don't trust their listed prices): Public storage likes to use "teaser rates" the first 3 months. After that, they jack up the price. My 10'x10' unit was listed for $127/mo. After 3-4 months, it was jacked up to $164. Because I didn't have many options at the time, I didn't move. Here we are, 2 years and 2 months of on-time direct deposit payments. How do they reward loyalty? By jacking up the price to $197, of course, and adding some useless insurance. Did they warn me at all of a price change? NO. Email header had no details on the increase. You have to LOOK INSIDE to see changes. Not only this, the last review I made for this place wasn't made by me. An employee literally took the phone out of my hand and added his own review. I was so shocked at his boldness I didn't do anything, lest I fear retaliation. Word to the wise: don't use public storage more than 2 months. You will be guaranteed a 30% increase in rent once you're nice and settled, and they will not inform you, but simply quietly keep billing. Their newest money grab? If you get behind, they'll charge you a $50 deposit for their "Combination Lock Deposit" which "will be refunded once your account is brought current and you return our lock to us." Don't expect to have any control over the leasing terms with Public Storage. Their "genius" execs will introduce all kinds of fees with little fanfare. Meanwhile, their doors keep on being broken and all kinds of homeless people are walking back and forth through the property day and night. I hope these people are safe and find what they need and take advantage of this horrible, faceless company that has zero compassion when people have tough times.
First time storage renter here and I’m glad I went with Public Storage! At first, I did the reservation online but I wasn’t able to come so I tried setting up another reservation online however, for some reason, it wasn’t letting me do another so I called and they were not very helpful. So I decided to go to the physical location which unfortunately they only do by appointment so i had to call again to set it up another day which was frustrating but the day of my appointment an employee, Coco, assisted me in getting another reservation set and she also pointed out that I was reserving the wrong storage unit compared to what I wanted so thank goodness I came in person. She was amazing and explained the process well. So I recommend you make an appointment to come in person especially if you are a first time renter like me! Coco had me all set up for the move-in. I just needed to make the payment online for me to be able to finalize everything but unfortunately they were having technical issues. So they instructed me to come in person to make the payment for the unit. I had called the property manager, Gerald, and informed him I was coming over and he was very accommodating. When I arrived, he welcomed me and was very nice and and directed me to my unit while answering any questions I had. I may have had a bad experience thru the phone and online but with the service they provided in person it definitely was worth giving a second try .
Excellent customer service and very clean location. I needed a climate controlled storage unit and booked here online. When I showed up, I was confused about how to get inside the gate. I stepped in the office, and Gerald patiently walked me through how to use the app. He also introduced me to his team and told me these are the people who are always around to help if I need anything. He then walked me out to the gate to show me how to use the app to open it. He gave me the most methodical, descriptive, accurate, and helpful instructions and details on exactly where to go to load my unit and exactly how to find my unit. Later when I went to load my unit and walked inside, it looked like a maze. But I followed Gerald's specific instructions and easily found my unit. Big thank you to Gerald.
Easy to access and I really love the app. Having that in your pocket to gain access to the gate as doors without having to type in a code every single time is a game changer. Prices are pretty darn affordable as well. My only complaint is why they barely have the air conditioner running in the climate controlled storage area especially in 110° Austin heat. I would bet it was about 87° -90° degrees inside the climate controlled warehouse which is ridiculous in my. If you're paying for climate-controlled then the climate should be controlled in all aspects. Not to mention rhy toes of customers valuables can't handle being stored in those types of conditions.
Everything I had in the open air of the unit ended up with mold all over it. I got charged way more than I was expecting. They got the rates wrong or increased the costs without telling me. Either way I ended up with moldy books and I lost tons more money than I expected. And on top of that over and over I point out the problems and the location ignores me, the bosses ignore me. I've complained through email and Facebook messenger and everything else. They don't care. I never would've gotten that big a unit if the price was accurate. And never would go with this brand if I knew how little they care.
Tomando ventaja de la situación actual de Texas Taking advantage of the situacion in Texas should be ashamed. If you have money companies treat you right!! From now as a costumers we should take services from companies that really cares Harto de companias que si les pagas a tiempo te tratan bien, si tienes dinero te tratan bien. Como si uno no pagara dinero por late fees Por 150 de un mes quieren mi storage lleno. For 150 dlls you will lose a costumer as soon i can take my stuff out. I will pay you!! And I don't want to talk with nobody of you company PUBLIC STORAGE NOW I KNOW YOU DONT CARE TEXAS
This is the best public storage in north Austin area from my experience. Facility is well maintained and kept very clean. Management is always available and helpful in many ways. I forgot to lock my storage unit before a long trip abroad, property manager Gerald who’s has been working here for 15 years helped me to put a lock on the unit first thing in the morning. I would certainly recommend this public storage to anyone with storage needs.
Coco and Gerald are amazing! We had to deal with a change of plans and ended up needing storage last minute. Gerald walked us around the entire facility and we were able to get the units we needed. Coco helped us sign up on site and made it Elbert easy for us. Both individuals were so friendly and helpful. This facility is clean and secure and based on my experience this far, I would highly recommend it!
Gerald the property manager is the most patient and personable person I’ve met in a long time. He first took his time walking a lady with no technology ability and was super empathetic to my waiting. He then made me feel comfortable storing my personal belongings at his location! Excellent service from an exceptional individual! Blessings to you Mr. Gerald!
missed my reservation but public storage helped me set up at another location, it is secure and accessible, and the pricing is competitive with extra space storage. Gerald and Nicole were both helpful and I would use this service again. They also went out of their way to explain the fee guidelines and how to avoid being charged for more than necessary
The journal the customer service associate we dealt with was very professional, and it's made our stay with you all very easy. Even though we've been behind, we haven't been in dangerous losing our stuff because you're on top of calling us and make it sure we know so we really appreciate it and I wouldn't go anywhere else for storage, right?
We have had a great experience at this Public Storage location. Gerald, Nicole, and the entire staff have been kind, helpful, and efficient at addressing any needs. They keep the property very clean and are frequently walking through the driveways and halls to make sure all is well and as it should be. Highly recommend!
Property is nice & secure! They make the process easy for renters to move in. They also offer free cart rentals to help move in, just need to leave your ID at the front desk until returning it. Gerald was awesome! He was very friendly & gave me a tour of the property while explaining all the features of the facility.
Nicole and Gerald were extremely helpful; Nicole took time to walk through me the property and show availability for the different units and helped me get into a space that better fit my needs. Location is proximal to multiple highways and the interior climate controlled units feel very secure and safe.
Thanks to Gerald my experience was great, the store was clean giving off such a welcoming environment. I explained to Gerald how many bedrooms I was moving, and he advised me to purchase the storage pack. Which turned out to be just what I needed. Thanks, Gerald your outstanding customer service.
Gerald was great. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable about availability and accommodating my specific needs. Took extra time to show me the unit and assist w access gate. I wish everyone in every industry was this customer service driven. It was a pleasure doing business with Gerald.
Second time around using this location and it will probably NOT be the last! Manager Gerald and his staff really go above and beyond to make sure us customers are taken care of to the fullest! Premises are kept super clean, elevators, doors and gates working 24/7!!! Cheers!!! …
Jerald was amazing! We got great assistance to rent out a unit. He sure made it super easy and smooth to figure this all out. Highly recommend to come when he’s working as he is so polite and respectful and didn’t make fun of us like at another storage place. Amazing!
At this facility, you will find Gerald is one of the nicest men to work with. I used public storage quite often for short-term storage and at this facility the service is top notch. Unit always clean, plenty of parking, and friendly staff. Highly recommended!!!!
Gerald the manager has excellent customer service. I had a problem with my storage unit. I accidentally got one that was too small and he was able to get me a larger one quickly and recommended the correct size. I wasn’t charged anything extra. They were great!
Rented a space off Lamar while I am away from Austin during the winter season. Rented small, and needed an upgrade. Gerald at Lamar location made it easy to be able to transfer to a bigger spot right next to my other unit. Highly recommend this location
Gerald and Nicole were very informative and very helpful. They showed us where everything was and make sure to not leave out any details our experience was easy and went very good thanks guys definitely coming back for any moving storage needs …
Not climate controlled! 94 Degrees in my unit. Unit got the lock cut off and broken into and I got robbed. Homeless people sleeping in facility. Much more expensive than other places. They arbitrarily raise the price A LOT. Smells like urine. Dirty.
Moving and storage is never any fun. What makes it easier is when you deal with folks like Gerald and public storage who both maintain great customer service. They made my experience much easier and stress free than I ever imaged. Thank you!!!
Gerald is phenomenal. He has been so helpful and courteous throughout our signing up process. Always pleasant and answers any questions we have. So nice to do business with someone who makes the dreaded job of moving a happier experience.
This Public Storage is GREAT! The buildings are spacious, there's plenty of parking and the staff are helpful. Gerald was especially great and ensured I was taken care of while moving things out of my apartment and into my unit.
The property manager Gerald was incredibly helpful with getting my unit set up. His customer service skills were excellent. If you chose to store here and Gerald is on duty you can rest easy knowing that you are in good hands.
, the property is very clean and the staff is always so nice when I come in to get a key for the carts or pay my bill. The only concern I have is the gate being left open at all times. Again thanks to Nicole Gerald and Nick.
Gerald and Deborah are lifesavers. They’re incredibly helpful with any special accomodatipn I’ve asked for and done so with a smile on their faces. Kudos you two for running a tight ship. You have happy customer here. A+++
Zaida in the front office was so helpful and very knowledgable about my new check-in.!! The location at 8101 N. Lamar in Austin is very professionally run. Very clean also. And she was there to help me on Sunday, as well.
Gerald was so helpful and accommodating. He worked with us and our moving company to make sure we were taken care of when we unexpectedly had to find a storage facility on short notice. I highly recommend this location.
Incredibly EASY, incredibly friendly STAFF, incredibly CONVENIENT location and process, incredibly CHEAP first month. Ron and Deborah are among the great people who made my life easier when I was kicked to the curb....
This is a great place to hold your things in safe keeping. guy name Gerald who works there is respectful, understanding and respond quickly to your needs great guy all around...will keep doing business with them
Gerald and Jordan were extraordinary helpful getting me into a new unit when there were issues with our lock. Thanks for your help! Edit: second unit at this location and still excellent service! Thanks Gerald!
Nicole u were great. I always see u always clean the grounds. Also to see u and Gerald cleaning the unit doors show ya above the call of duty. I hope Corp sees the great job u 2 do. Thank ya for everything :)
Had a very pleasant experience at this location today with Gerald. Great customer service and helpful. Thank you for your help and making sure we were takin care of. Definitely recommend this location.
The customer service is great from the staff Nick Gerald and Nicole I have such great conversations when I come into the office with them. The property is very clean and nice Definitely 10 stars ✨
Gerald and Nicole were so happy to help and found me the best unit that would work for me. If you need storage space go here and ask for either of these too. Public storage is the place to store.
Gerald is amazing I've been working with him for about 2 yrs. He has always been very helpful and curteous. Ive honestly never met anyone like him in customer service. I wouldn't change a thing.
Gerald was extremely patient and helpful when I changed units multiple times. He is knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Consider yourself lucky if Gerald is working when you check in.
Gerald has been of great service for over a year now and I’m so grateful to have chosen Public Storage to keep my things safe and sound for my return!!! Will always use public storage
Jarrel public manger had provided the quick service when looking for the right storge. He help with guidance for searching to find the storge when lost if needed in the future thanks.
Gerald the manager was awesome and helped me through the process. The only down side is the single united fo not have lights in them. Everything else was clean and perfect for me
Gerald was awesome. He helped me get into a great storage unit. He explained the process and went over everything very thoroughly. Thanks Gerald for your help and understanding.
Excellent service .It was my first time renting a storage unit. Gerald, the store manager, was very helpful walking me through the steps of renting a unit . I do recommend.
Great service during a stressful time. Gerald was absolutely wonderful from the beginning to end. He was super helpful,informative, and down to earth. Thank yall so much.
Nicole was a great little person. She gave me a piece of toast and water . I love her. She's my everything. GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS NICOLE GOD BLESS TOAST
Gerald was so kind and helpful. I had to change unit size and Gerald was more than willing to accommodate. The service was fast, respectful, and efficient.
After many, Public Storage, encounters, Public Storage in Lamar has been the easiest and friendliest experience we’ve had. Gerald and Nicole are top notch.
Gerald helps me take care of any needs with soft spoken professional attitude and showed me step by step how to set up my account access through the app
It’s been a great experience at this storage unit and the staff Geryld, Nicole, and Nick have been extremely helpful and available! Highly recommend :)
Omg, this dude Gerald saved the day! His customer service is outstanding! In a world where we might think customer service is dead, Gerald came through
Gerald was fantastic to work with . Would highly recommend this storage place due to fabulous staff like Gerald . Made me fell completely welcome .
The office is clean and organized. Gerald awesome customer service he’s quick and knowledgeable; he is extremely professional and deserves a raise.
Gerald is excellent he well guided me through the process of vacating the storage and is very kind professional I would refer him to all my friends
Gerald has been super nice and has helped me the way of my first time moving . He was able to answer and walk me threw every question I had ..
Gerald, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, patient and kind. He gave me a walkthrough of the facility and explained everything in detail.
One of the most well-groomed facilities in Austin with a staff that impeccable in the pursuit for Quality Service and we thank them for that
Gerald at this location was an amazing help. He was very friendly and made the process so much easier. I will definitely rent here again!
I love this place It is very clean and the staff is friendly. I wanna thank Gerald and Jordan for making me feel at ease with my move.
Arlene in the office was very helpful getting me set up for my new unit. I'll use Public Storage till the day I die. Thanks, Arlene!
Received great help from Gerald here at the 8101 Lamar location. Very professional and straightforward, a refreshing experience!
Nicole and Gerald were a great help he walked me through the apps took time to explain in detailed. Awesome customer service. A1
I look forward to seeing Gerald when I make my payment every month. He has always been more than helpful and professional.
Nicole and Gerald were incredibly helpful and made the process of changing locks super easy. They even reduced our price!
Gerald and Nicole here have been a great help, service is wonderful and the facility is very nice and well kept
Gerald and Nick were extremely helpful and kind. They helped me get out of a jam with my unit Great team here!
Nicole went above and beyond to help me. She made me feel so welcome. I am grateful for our interaction today
Gerald was amazing! Knowledgeable, helpful and made the process painless! In fact, I’m on to my next errand!
Gerald is great ! Patient and took his time with me. Greatly appreciate it. The space is very clean as well.
Gerald, was great! He helped my grandmother with setting her storage account. Very helpful and charismatic.
Gerald was extremely friendly and most importantly knowledgeable, kind, making my experience great.
gerald was awesome!!! it was nice to have a real live human that actually interacts w/customers!
Gerald was a delightful help! Fast, and kind! This place has great deals! Definitely recommend
Great place to rent from. The location is really nice and clean. Coco and Gerald r wonderful
Gerald was extremely helpful and professional—I highly recommend this storage facility!
Gerald & Nicole are helpful with any questions and provide great service! Recommend
Gerald was amazing!! I appreciate his help. I highly recommend. Thank you Gerald!
Gerald top tier help, very communicate and comprehensively truly appreciate it!
Excellent service by Gerald and staff highly recommend very nice and cordial !!
Nicole and Gerald were absolutely awesome they really made my day Thank Y'all!!
Gerald was very helpful! Very knowledgeable and has excellent customer service.
Gerald the best we had the best storage unit .. thank you for helping us out..
Gerald was amazing & helped me switch storage units super quick & seamlessly!
Nicole and Gerald were a great help on helping me rest my u it today. Thanks
nicole is the most awesome beautiful amazing great super star. so helpful.
Thanks Coco and Gerald for ur help in price and promo. Great place …
Excellent service by Gerald and Nicole right on point highly recommend
Gerald and Nicole were super friendly and welcoming!! Great service
Gerald & Nicole were so helpful ! they were great! Love this unit
Coco helped me find a good size unit at price. She was very help
Gerald Had great customer service! He’s work ethics are superb
Gerald was very helpful and made it easy for me. He's amazing.
Very good service by Gerald and staff I enjoy being here !!!
Gerald was excellent helping me change units. Great job!
Gerald gave great service and direction s very helpful
Excellent service by Gerald and staff highly recommend
Nick and Nicole were a great help Thank both of you.
Gerald is a great guy! His service is fantastic!