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Public Storage - 401 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA

Self Storage, Car Storage, RV Storage, Boat Storage 25 - 300 Sq. Ft.
4.7/5 - 499 Reviews
Location:
401 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Units Availability
Small Storage Unit
5x10
Self Storage
50 Sq. Ft.
Elevator Access
Swing
$92/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
Swing
First Floor Access
$66/mo
Small Storage Unit
5x5
Self Storage
25 Sq. Ft.
Elevator Access
Swing
$60/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x15
Self Storage
150 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
First Floor Access
Outdoor Access
$330/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
First Floor Access
$211/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Elevator Access
Roll-Up
$177/mo
Large Storage Unit
15x18
Parking
270 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
Parking
RV Storage
$564/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x30
Parking
300 Sq. Ft.
Boat Storage
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
Parking
RV Storage
$600/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Parking
200 Sq. Ft.
Car Storage
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
Parking
$414/mo

Amenities

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

What customers are saying

4.7/5 - 499 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of Public Storage at 401 South Pickett Street, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

This company is controlled by a computerized system. I was transferring from a larger unit to a smaller unit but had to cancel the larger one and then make a new reservation for the smaller one. The computerized system randomly assigned me a unit far away in another building when there was the same size unit in the same building. Their "customer service" reps could do nothing to change the location of my new unit. The on-site office did their best to help me but couldn't override the corporate system. I spent extra money for the move because it was in another building. Also spent lots of time on the phone trying to resolve the issue which turned out to be impossible to do. I would never use this company again! ... Read more
Deborah W. - 5 March 2026
Just moved in, can't wait to move out! There are no carts available. The only one that's on the property is locked up. There appears to be minimal security on this place—only the driveway gate and a couple of cameras that may or may not work—so don't wanna come here at night. Definitely wouldn't want extended hours here. But most importantly, the staff are super rude. Arrived mid morning and couldn't get the door up that goes to the inside storage facilities. Even scraped my fingers trying to get the latch open. Went to get the property manager and was made to wait for several minutes while she went to do who knows what. There were no other customers on the property. She got the latch open, but didn't say anything just walked away before I could even get out of my vehicle. I would've thanked her for her help, but she walked away without even letting me know she had opened the latch. At first I thought maybe she was going to get tools but then I realized the bolt was moved. I came back this evening after dark and a car turns into the driveway in front of me but the pulls off to the side until I go past. Then this car pulls behind me at the gate, which is super sketchy, so that I have to open up the gate. I use the app to open the gate, but I don't want to let some unknown vehicle in after me. Especially one that’s acting very suspicious. It's a deserted place and I'm concerned about my safety. Turns out it's the same employee. She comes up and identifies herself (the vehicle is not marked and she’s wearing a winter coat so I don’t see her lapel insignia right away but as soon as I realize it’s an employee, I move forward so she can get in. No problem as long as I know it’s an employee. This is also after office hours are long over so it being an employee is not who I’m expecting). But she then comes and asked my unit number to put in a complaint for me because I wouldn't let her in the gate. I did as soon as I realized she was an employee, but I'm sorry I don't want to let somebody I don't know into the property behind me without their own access code. That's a safety issue. All the other Public Storage say don't open the doors for others, don’t let other people in—and this employee is upset because I don't wanna let some unknown car in behind me. Any complaint on me is unfounded, but I'm already going to look for a new place to rent. Also, the latch only fit a specific size of locks and I don't know if they'll let me trade for the locks I already have that have worked for every other Public Storage unit. ... Read more
Esther S. - 24 January 2026
Sasha W. - 5 October 2025
Lack of communication from the property manager. When asking for a simple form, the person who answered the phone said “yeah I told the property manager.” I’ve done this 3x in the past 2 months. Where is the district manager? This location is the absolute worst and the staff is so incompetent they can’t even send a simple email with an attachment. The building is run down and does not have AC. The floors are filthy and gate was left open so your storage isn’t secure. ... Read more
Michaela P. - 7 August 2025
I had an excellent experience at this Public Storage location, thanks to the amazing manager, Milka. She was extremely professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. From the moment I walked in, she made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The storage units are spotless, well-maintained, and very secure. You can tell Milka takes great pride in keeping everything clean and organized. If you’re looking for a storage place that’s both reliable and managed with care, I highly recommend this location and especially Milka. She truly goes above and beyond! ... Read more
SAH U. - 12 June 2025
I had a very pleasant experience with Ms. Milka on 2 June 25. I haven't previously rented from Public Storage and was unfamiliar with my facility's location. My GPS incorrectly gave directions to the 401 South Pickett location, and after unsuccessfully attempting gate entry for several minutes, Ms. Milka saw that I was having trouble and graciously offered to help me, although she had recently clocked out. She pulled up my information and gave me the correct address. I appreciate her kind act. Thank you, Ms. Milka, and may God bless you. ... Read more
Queen E. - 3 June 2025
I recently rented 3 units at 401 S Pickett Street. The customer service received from Milka has been simply outstanding. I had many questions and Milka was simply wonderful to work with. She helped find the right size storage units and ensured that I was completely satisfied and ready for my household goods to be received. She truly epitomizes excellent customer service, professionalism, and takes pride in her work! I am very thankful for her assistance. ... Read more
Gregory J. - 13 February 2025
They do not answer their phones or return messages. They’ve had a broken elevator in the unit for the better part of a month preventing people from storing or retrieving large items. Ridiculous. Edit: A reply from the business here but they still haven’t picked up the phone or responded to my messages. I need to move out by tomorrow and still don’t know when they plan on having the elevator fixed. How about calling me back instead of an empty response here please. ... Read more
J D. - 30 November 2024
Milka is 100% the only reason my wife and I continue to use this place. There's is no problem she doesn't offer a solution for even when we needed to change units to a bigger one, or when the unit next to us was leaving trash in front of our door she made sure it was cleaned and taken care of and we haven't had any issues long once she gets involved. She's never rude or disrespectful and always has such a calm demeanor to herself. ... Read more
jose s. - 9 October 2024
God knows what is best for us. I was desperately looking for a place to store my belongings, and out of all the public storage places available in the area, I came across with the one here 401 south picket street. I am thankful, , and happy with management especially with Milka. I really appreciate and recognize her professionalism, her kindness. I, sincerely recommend this place. ... Read more
Franck C. - 15 September 2024
This is the only public storage location, where the office is always closed even during work hours. Just to add, I scheduled a move out for August 25, now my wife received a call from them telling her to remove our stuff today. I wish I can put negative stars. ... Read more
Jhumar C. - 20 August 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Storage units available at Public Storage - 401 South Pickett Street include the following amenities: Indoor, Drive-Up Access, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Contactless Renting, Security Camera, Gate, Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, Elevators, First Floor Access, Multi-Level Storage, 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 - 401 South Pickett Street start from $60 and can go up to $600 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.