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Public Storage - 3901 River Drive, Columbia, SC

Self Storage, Car Storage, RV Storage, Boat Storage 25 - 300 Sq. Ft.
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4.7/5 - 243 Reviews
Location:
3901 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
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Units Availability
Small Storage Unit
5x15
Self Storage
75 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
First Floor Access
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
$56/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x10
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
First Floor Access
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
$29/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
First Floor Access
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
$26/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x15
Self Storage
150 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
First Floor Access
$71/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
Outdoor Access
First Floor Access
Drive-up Access
$46 - $70/mo
Medium Storage Unit
9x20
Parking
180 Sq. Ft.
Car Storage
Parking
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
$69/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x30
Parking
300 Sq. Ft.
RV Storage
Parking
Boat Storage
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
$128/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x25
Parking
250 Sq. Ft.
RV Storage
Parking
Boat Storage
Roll-Up
Outdoor Access
Drive-up Access
$94/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Parking
200 Sq. Ft.
Car Storage
Parking
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
$85/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Self Storage
200 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
$83/mo

Amenities

  • Drive-Up Access
  • Retail Available
  • Onsite Manager
  • Contactless Renting
  • Security Camera
  • Gate
  • Parking
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • First Floor Access
  • Online Payment
  • RV Storage

What customers are saying

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4.7/5 - 243 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of Public Storage at 3901 River Drive, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

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RAT INFECTED NIGHTMARE ?Rats completely destroyed our unit at this Public Storage. They chewed through boxes, mattresses, and even furniture. There was droppings, urine—absolutely disgusting. Management (Jo and Joseph) knew about the infestation and did nothing. No warning, no pest control, no help. Just useless. This place is filthy and mismanaged. Save yourself the stress—store your stuff literally anywhere else. ... Read more
Kolby G. - 8 August 2025
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RAT-INFESTED STORAGE – DO NOT TRUST PUBLIC STORAGE: DISGUSTING, DANGEROUS, AND COMPLETELY NEGLIGENT If I could give zero stars, I would. This Public Storage location is absolutely vile. After just under two months of renting two units, we discovered a full-blown rat infestation. We found multiple large dead rats, urine, feces, and an overwhelming smell throughout both units. This was not a surprise to the staff. The property manager admitted they were aware of the ongoing rat problem, and even confessed that Terminix hadn’t been out in a while to treat the property. Yet they made no effort to notify tenants of the infestation. That’s pure negligence. Both of our units were affected. One was filled with visible filth and dead rats, the other covered in rat urine and droppings. No food was stored in either unit—this is simply due to horrific conditions and zero pest control. To make things worse, management was useless. The district manager, Jo, and the property manager, Joseph, offered no help whatsoever. Completely dismissive and uninterested in fixing the situation or helping us navigate the damage. They were more concerned about covering themselves than helping customers. The only decent person we encountered was Kristin, who actually helped clean up one of the dead rats—because I’m currently pregnant and unable to deal with hazardous waste. She went above and beyond, unlike anyone else. Bottom line: this place is a biohazard. They knew about the problem, failed to treat it, failed to inform tenants, and let people store their belongings in a rat-infested dump. Absolutely disgraceful. Avoid this place at all costs. Public Storage should be held accountable. ... Read more
Jordann G. - 31 July 2025
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Jamie R. - 1 January 2025
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Raymond - 29 December 2024
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Kristen was the best ! It was such a pleasure to be helped by someone so knowledgeable and understanding. She answered all of my questions and made sure that public storage was the right fit for my needs. I’m so glad Kristen was there to help me ... Read more
Marianne D. - 3 November 2024
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I had the best experience at this location. Kristen has phenomenal customer service skills. She was extremely informative and listened to what I said and knew exactly what I needed. I highly recommend this location for all your storage needs. Ask for Kristen and she will take care of everything. ... Read more
Lori C. - 31 October 2024
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Erin is awesome to work with. I had a billing issue I needed help with and she was prompt and courteous. She was able to help me resolve. This shows how much she values her customers. It has been a pleasure renting here. ... Read more
Tiffany S. - 12 August 2024

Overview

Located at 3901 River Drive in Columbia, SC, this Public Storage facility offers a variety of unit sizes, including small, medium, and large options, all with roll-up doors for easy access. The facility’s proximity to central Columbia makes it an ideal choice for individuals and businesses looking for convenient storage solutions in the area.

This facility features drive-up access, allowing you to load and unload directly from your vehicle, as well as first-floor access for added convenience. For enhanced security, the property is equipped with security cameras and offers gated access. Whether you’re storing a vehicle or need RV storage, this facility provides ample parking space. With an onsite manager available and contactless renting options, managing your storage needs is streamlined and hassle-free.

You can easily pay online or use credit cards for reservations. Plus, retail supplies like moving boxes are available onsite for added convenience. This facility is perfect for those in Columbia seeking efficient, secure storage with modern amenities.

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Storage units in nearby cities

Here is how Columbia, SC, compares to other nearby cities. Overall, there are many other great self storage opportunities in the area. St. Andrews, SC, is just 8 miles away and has 4 storage facilities. Monthly rents there start at $9. However, you could also drive to Cayce, SC, which is 8 miles away and which also offers storage units for as little as $28. Blythewood, SC is also just 11 miles distant. Listings there show no less than 4 facilities, with unit prices starting from $20. Looking a bit further away, storage facilities in Elgin, SC, and Irmo, SC, have multiple types of units available, with monthly costs starting at $19 and $11, respectively.

Storage units in St. Andrews, SC Within a 8-mile radius
4 Facilities
From $9/mo
Storage units in Cayce, SC Within a 8-mile radius
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Storage units in Blythewood, SC Within a 11-mile radius
4 Facilities
From $20/mo
Storage units in Elgin, SC Within a 14-mile radius
4 Facilities
From $19/mo
Storage units in Irmo, SC Within a 15-mile radius
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From $11/mo
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1 Facility
From $42/mo
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1 Facility
From $55/mo
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3 Facilities
From $67/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Storage units available at Public Storage - 3901 River Drive include the following amenities: Drive-Up Access, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Contactless Renting, Security Camera, Gate, Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, First Floor Access, Online Payment and RV Storage. Depending on what you need to put away in storage, you can discover there are some things you absolutely need, so make sure you check with the facility manager that you'll find everything you need on site.

This particular storage facility provides self storage units of different sizes, ranging from 25 to 300 square feet. Space is not an issue! If you have more belongings to store, or simply bulkier items or even vehicles, you should go for larger storage units.

You already know how much stuff you need to put in self storage, so figuring out the unit size you need is the next step. Smaller units such as 5'x5' or 5'x10' spaces can usually be filled with the amount of items you would normally store in a closet: a few chairs and lamps, sports equipment, garden tools and some boxes.

Moving on to larger sizes, imagine the 10'x10' and 10'x15' units as similar to a bedroom or a living room – larger pieces of furniture, sturdier equipment and bicycles can fit here. Finally, a 10'x20' unit has enough space for the contents of a 3-bedroom house, while the larger 10'x30' space easily accommodates the contents of a loaded semi-truck.

Monthly prices for units offered by Public Storage - 3901 River Drive start from $26 and can go up to $128 for larger spaces.

Accessibility and quickness are key when it comes to storage, so drive-up storage units are generally regarded as very convenient. Pull your car right up to your storage space, load, unload, and you're good to go! However, if you're mostly storing temperature-sensitive items, you should rather consider indoor storage units.

Climate-controlled units maintain consistent temperatures and humidity levels all year round, making them perfect for all your sensitive items. Moisture and varying temperatures can damage a whole host of things, and that is why a lot of people choose to use climate-controlled units to store items like wooden furniture, electronics, artwork, documents and photographs, collectibles, antiques, etc. If the belongings you're storing are important to you, you should consider renting a climate-controlled unit.