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Extra Space Storage

Self-storage facility · Washington, DC · reviewed since 2020

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%80+50.8Reliability 28%70+19.8Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 77Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#47 of 70 storage unitsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 33%
4.8 ★★★★★ 865 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.72★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Extra Space Storage at a glance

Customers frequently praise the facility's cleanliness, secure location, and responsive staff who assist with tours, billing questions, and app setup. Positive reviews highlight efficient service, fair pricing, and helpful communication during the rental process. A recurring criticism involves prolonged elevator outages that hinder access to upper-floor units, alongside complaints about significant rent increases and inconsistent information regarding move-out procedures or billing notifications.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 865 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 865 Google reviews (671 with written comments, 13 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Storage Unit serving Washington, District of Columbia.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other storage units

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: replies to reviews and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction80Reliability70Craft & service–Value–Momentum79Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 80 (median 86)Reliability: 70 (median 79)Momentum: 79 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 100)
Extra Space StorageStorage Units median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Extra Space Storage: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
80
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Extra Space Storage: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
70
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Extra Space Storage: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
79
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Extra Space Storage: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100

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Star ratings

865 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars81294%
  • 4 stars162%
  • 3 stars71%
  • 2 stars101%
  • 1 star202%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 671 written reviews

  • Praise78896%
  • Complaints324%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude36444%
  • Quality & results11614%
  • Would recommend11514%
  • Speed & response8811%
  • Communication607%
  • Price & value567%
  • Honesty & trust213%

What customers talk about

We read 671 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The gentlemen at the front were very kind and helpful.”
    “They rude and disrespectful is hell to the most part of it.”
  • “He provided excellent service and was very professional.”
    “- July: got an email that elevators not working UFN”
  • “Great location, accessible via transit or car, really helpful staff, highly recommend!”
    “…se this is a nice facility and the workers are the nicest people, but I recommend looking at a company that isn’t as large that won’t go about doublin…”
  • “I had a billing concern and he addressed it quickly, Providing me with all the information I needed to make an informed decision.”
  • “…lated storage and the team there has always helped us efficiently and listened to exactly our needs of having the unit.…”
  • “Go here and you'll know you are getting a great deal and treated with highest level of service possible.”
    “There are never any hidden fees or charges.”
  • “Kevin was very upfront with me regarding the situation and gave me an alternative to using their location.”
    “Total scam considering they tout no contact storage, because you have to contact them every time you want to get into your storage unit.”

People customers mention

  • Sophia 27 reviews
  • Kevin 26 reviews
  • Katrina 16 reviews
  • Larren 14 reviews
  • Star 13 reviews
  • Ave 11 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Cynthia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 hours ago★★★★★

Had a great customer experience with the manager, Kevin. I had a billing concern and he addressed it quickly, Providing me with all the information I needed to make an informed decision.

Laura5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

We have used the Florida Ave stprage location for the past year for business related storage and the team there has always helped us efficiently and listened to exactly our needs of having the unit. Its always been clean and tidy.

Amalfi1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★

My experience was amazing! The gentlemen at the front were very kind and helpful. Especially the manager who gave me a tour of the units, helped me get boxes, and was very kind. I really appreciated the way they made everything quick and the process easy. Would definitely recommend!

Josearmando12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

My experience today was amazing!!! Katrina was very informative and patient with me.

B7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Kevin was great! He provided excellent service and was very professional. Keep up the good work, Kevin! You’re an excellent worker!

TomLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

I've dealt with numerous storage services in many cities and this place is in another league from the others. They are very friendly and very helpful. They went out of their way to help me with a short term solution that saved me over $100. Go here and you'll know you are getting a great deal and treated with highest level of service possible.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 865 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Cynthia Willis1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cynthia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had a great customer experience with the manager, Kevin. I had a billing concern and he addressed it quickly, Providing me with all the information I needed to make an informed decision.

Ishmael Barr1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ishmael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent customer service

Response from the owner · a day ago

We greatly appreciate your recognition of our excellent customer service, Ishmael!

William Dennis2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great staff and nice facility!

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, William! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our facility and that our team provided great service.

Laura Whitelock5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have used the Florida Ave stprage location for the past year for business related storage and the team there has always helped us efficiently and listened to exactly our needs of having the unit. Its always been clean and tidy.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with Extra Space Storage, Laura. We are glad to hear that our Florida Ave team has been helpful and attentive to your business storage needs over the past year, and that you have enjoyed a clean facility. We appreciate your support!

DanLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Extra clean facility. Friendly staff. Safe location.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, Dan! We are glad to hear that you found our facility clean, safe, and our team friendly. We appreciate your support of Extra Space Storage.

Amalfi Blonde1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Amalfi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My experience was amazing! The gentlemen at the front were very kind and helpful. Especially the manager who gave me a tour of the units, helped me get boxes, and was very kind. I really appreciated the way they made everything quick and the process easy. Would definitely recommend!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for sharing your experience and for recommending Extra Space Storage, Amalfi. We are glad to hear that our team and manager provided helpful, kind service with your unit tour, boxes, and rental process. We appreciate your support!

Josearmando Torres12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josearmando has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My experience today was amazing!!! Katrina was very informative and patient with me.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Josearmando! We’re thrilled to hear that Katrina was informative and patient during your experience.

B D7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews B has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kevin was great! He provided excellent service and was very professional. Keep up the good work, Kevin! You’re an excellent worker!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

We deeply cherish your feedback and are thrilled that Kevin provided excellent, professional service. We’ll be sure to recognize his outstanding work.

Tom LoganLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've dealt with numerous storage services in many cities and this place is in another league from the others. They are very friendly and very helpful. They went out of their way to help me with a short term solution that saved me over $100. Go here and you'll know you are getting a great deal and treated with highest level of service possible.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing your experience and recommending Extra Space Storage, Tom. We're glad our team was able to provide friendly, helpful service and find a solution that worked best for your needs.

J BanksLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Chillest, and Nicest work staff. Handles the Job professionally. Calls if something is wrong with your locker or lock. Always respectful and helpful with anything needed by patrons. Best storage facility in DC

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, J Banks, for sharing your experience with Extra Space Storage! We're glad to hear our team has been professional, helpful, and attentive to your storage needs.

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