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Extra Space Storage

Self-storage facility · Washington, DC · reviewed since 2013

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%91+57.8Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%91+7.5Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#24 of 70 storage unitsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 67%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,581 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.6%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.
81%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Extra Space Storage at a glance

Google reviewers rate the facility 4.9 out of 5 based on 1581 reviews, with the owner responding to 81% of them. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff, clean premises, and convenient location, noting that employees are responsive to questions and assist with unit access. However, several low-star reviews highlight recurring complaints about unexpected monthly rate increases and issues with rodent infestations or mold damaging stored items.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,581 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,581 Google reviews (1,266 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 81% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction91Reliability89Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews91Satisfaction: 91 (median 86)Reliability: 89 (median 79)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 91 (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: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
91
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: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
89
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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
91

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Star ratings

1,581 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,49294%
  • 4 stars533%
  • 3 stars111%
  • 2 stars70%
  • 1 star181%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,266 written reviews

  • Praise1,46798%
  • Complaints352%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude71748%
  • Quality & results22715%
  • Would recommend19713%
  • Speed & response1419%
  • Price & value997%
  • Communication876%
  • Honesty & trust342%

What customers talk about

We read 1,266 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The employees are very helpful and always answer the phone.”
    “Some of the staff members were very helpful, always greeted you with a smile, while others were not friendly at all.”
  • “Exceptional service and great customer service from the lady’s on u street”
    “This is by far the worst storage facility I've ever dealt with.”
  • “I highly recommend this location for your storage related needs.”
    “I would not recommend this location if you take pride in your belongings.”
  • “excellent customer service - quick and easy to get set up, front desk employee showed me my unit and answered helpful questions”
  • “…appreciative of how easy she made it to stay in our current unit at a reasonable price!…”
    “They dont expect you to move out during holiday season/winter season so they upcharge to rip off paying customers.”
  • “Tiffany took a time show me around explain to me in detail how to use gain access to my unit great personality great attitude.”
  • “I would strongly recommend this storage facility to anyone in need of a reliable, well-run storage solution.”
    “Be careful with shady business practices here (read the fine print).”

People customers mention

  • Tiffany 57 reviews
  • Tiffanne 25 reviews
  • Daniel 22 reviews
  • Melody 19 reviews
  • Sophia 18 reviews
  • Glasgow 16 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Gabrielle2 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 days ago★★★★★

The employees are very helpful and always answer the phone. When booking my storage unit all I had to do was call and they took care of everything and made things go very smoothly. Great service!

Yoni1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with Melody at Extra Space Storage! She was very friendly, helpful, and professional. She took the time to answer all my questions and showed me around different storage spaces to help me find the right one. I really appreciate her great customer service, Thank you Melody.

Voncia6 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★★★★★

The staff at the U street location has been exceptional and helpful every time I’ve gone in, from setting up my account, to getting support on site as needed. Tiffany has been incredibly professional, helpful, and a gem! The facilities have been clean and easily accessible. I highly recommend! If you need help, ask for Tiffany!!

Tamryn1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Very friendly and accomodating people at the U st location. Tiffany in particular went above and beyond to help me with my move out!

Eugene4 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Experienced outstanding customer service and support during time of rental, especially from Tiffany..

KaviLocal Guide · 72 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 month ago★★★★★

Darnell gave me the best service I could ever imagine. They should give him a raise!

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,581 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Ariel Speed2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ariel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Exceptional service and great customer service from the lady’s on u street

Response from the owner · 2 days ago

We are utterly delighted to hear this, Ariel! The team on U Street takes pride in exceptional service. Thank you for sharing.

William Aster Williams4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great staff clean place.

Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, William! We're glad to hear you appreciated our clean facility and helpful team at Extra Space Storage.

Gabrielle Gressel2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gabrielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The employees are very helpful and always answer the phone. When booking my storage unit all I had to do was call and they took care of everything and made things go very smoothly. Great service!

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for sharing, Gabrielle! Glad our team made booking seamless. We appreciate your kind words about our service.

Aden ClaveLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Extremely pleasant experience

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you immensely, Aden! We're thrilled your experience was extremely pleasant. We look forward to serving you again.

William Dennis4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The ladies in the front office are AMAZING!! 🤩

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, William! We're glad our front office team made such an amazing impression.

Yoni Ha1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Yoni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience with Melody at Extra Space Storage! She was very friendly, helpful, and professional. She took the time to answer all my questions and showed me around different storage spaces to help me find the right one. I really appreciate her great customer service, Thank you Melody.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, Yoni! We're glad to hear that Melody provided helpful, friendly service and took the time to help you find the right storage space.

Voncia Monchais6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Voncia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff at the U street location has been exceptional and helpful every time I’ve gone in, from setting up my account, to getting support on site as needed. Tiffany has been incredibly professional, helpful, and a gem! The facilities have been clean and easily accessible. I highly recommend! If you need help, ask for Tiffany!!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you immensely for your kind words, Voncia! We’re delighted that Tiffany and the U Street team provided exceptional, professional service and that you found our facilities clean and accessible.

Daniel Roberts4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They are always very helpful & accommodating.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are utterly delighted to hear that you found our team helpful and accommodating.

Tamryn TF1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tamryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very friendly and accomodating people at the U st location. Tiffany in particular went above and beyond to help me with my move out!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Tamryn! We're glad Tiffany went above and beyond to make your move-out smooth.

Eugene Arrington II4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eugene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Experienced outstanding customer service and support during time of rental, especially from Tiffany..

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Eugene, thank you for sharing your experience with Extra Space Storage. We are glad to hear you received great support during your rental, and we will be sure to share your kind words with Tiffany and the rest of the team.

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