While Public Storage lures customers with low promotional rates that can be 50% below market, these rates typically double or triple within 6 months. Public Storage is notorious for frequent rate increases - often every 3-4 months. AAA Storage provides honest, stable pricing from day one. Our long-term customers often pay significantly less than what they'd pay at Public Storage after the promotional period ends. As the world's largest storage REIT, Public Storage must maximize profits for shareholders, while we focus on fair pricing for our neighbors.

All AAA Storage units are on the ground floor - no elevators are ever needed at any location. For non-climate units, you can drive right up to your door. For climate-controlled units, you'll walk through air-conditioned hallways, but never deal with elevators or stairs. With Public Storage, it depends on which facility you choose - they have many older single-story locations with good access, but also numerous multi-story buildings where you'll need elevators. The problem? You won't know what you're getting until you visit, and even their single-story facilities charge premium rates due to their market dominance. With AAA Storage, you get guaranteed ground-floor access at every location without the guesswork or premium pricing.

AAA Storage provides modern security systems including 24/7 video surveillance, electronic gate access, and individual unit alarms. The key difference is we combine technology with local, on-site managers who know their tenants and can quickly respond to any concerns. Public Storage relies solely on remote monitoring through corporate call centers. Our managers live in the community and take personal responsibility for facility security.

Public Storage typically charges a monthly administrative fee of $10-25 on top of your unit rental, plus mandatory insurance ($15-25/month even if you have your own coverage), processing fees, and various other charges. These can add $30-60 to your monthly bill. AAA Storage believes in transparent, all-inclusive pricing - we don't charge administrative fees, and our posted prices are what you actually pay. That's the difference between local ownership and corporate profit requirements. Public Storage's fee structure is designed to boost shareholder returns, not provide value to customers.

We'll review any competitor's offer and work with you on pricing. However, remember that AAA Storage's regular rates often beat Public Storage's rates after their promotional period ends. Public Storage is well-known for having the highest storage rates in most markets once promotions expire. We focus on providing fair, stable pricing rather than bait-and-switch tactics. Ask us about our price-lock guarantee for long-term savings - something Public Storage would never offer.

It's simple supply and demand. AAA Storage dedicates nearly 50% of our inventory to non-climate, drive-up access units. Public Storage typically allocates 80-90% of their space to interior climate-controlled units on multiple floors, leaving only a small perimeter of drive-up units. Their scarcity of drive-up units allows them to charge premium prices - often the highest in any market. Our balanced unit mix means better availability and fair pricing for the storage type you actually need.

This is where local ownership really matters. Our managers have the authority to work with you on estate storage needs, provide flexible terms during difficult times, and offer real solutions. We also provide comprehensive moving guides and storage tips for our customers. Public Storage managers can only follow rigid corporate policies with no exceptions. Their strict auction policies mean even a short delay in payment could result in losing your belongings.