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Public Storage - 1170 Railroad Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Self Storage, Car Storage 100 - 200 Sq. Ft.
4.3/5 - 95 Reviews
Location:
1170 Railroad Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Units Availability
Medium Storage Unit
10x15
Self Storage
150 Sq. Ft.
$163 - $190/mo
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
$156/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Self Storage
200 Sq. Ft.
$175/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Parking
200 Sq. Ft.
Car Storage
Parking
$63/mo

Amenities

  • Indoor
  • Drive-Up Access
  • Security Camera
  • Gate
  • Unstaffed Location
  • Parking

What customers are saying

4.3/5 - 95 Reviews

Read some helpful reviews of Public Storage at 1170 Railroad Avenue, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

This place is a joke - I haven’t even been here for 6 months and said my rent would be $129.00. Then they take out $159.00 THEN I get a notification in the mail as of April it’s over $200.00!!! My stuff here isn’t even worth what they charge. I am moving out of this place in the next few weeks. Can never get ahold of anybody. Their prices are very inconsistent and what horrible experience. Once I am out I have to cancel my card because once they have your information- they just take out what they want. Last month they took out 2 payments in one day. very inconsistent and I’m done with them. Avoid this place - once you have your stuff in there —your prices will soar. Can’t wait until I don’t have to deal with these people anymore because nothing but a headache dealing with this place. I will never recommend this place- the billing and rental fees are so incredibly inconsistent-. ... Read more
Tammy H. - 3 March 2026
Website nice to reserve and setup your storage very easy to use - Very good communication during the process - Recieved a very nice Welcoming Call from Sabrina and she wanted to make sure I was happy with everything - My Storage space was clean and ready for use - Very good Security ... Read more
Jeff S. - 9 October 2025
Sugar S. - 3 October 2025
Rickishaee D. - 18 September 2025
Sabrina at Public Storage in Council Bluffs was so incredibly helpful and kind. She went above and beyond to help us switch all of our entrance codes for 10 units and printed them all off to take with us. Sabrina is a gem! Thank you Sabrina, we are grateful for you! Stacey Cook and Steve Dyer. ... Read more
Stacey C. - 18 September 2025
From the beginning this company screams scam. I paid for storage at this location in Iowa, at the kiosk, it gave me one in Ohio. Kept my money, waited for the property manager who I thought would fix it. She arrived , Sabrina said I had to wait on my refund for kiosk, but allowed me to get a unit with an additional payment for new storage. So I did. Naive thinking of this is a reputable company I have nothing to worry about. During this process Sabrina was very hard to work with, she was rude,childish, disrespectful .I paid in full for a month. In cash. Never used a card. Same day my name was apparently linked to another account and I was in the negative and about to get kicked out. Took days to rectify that. Got the run around for my refund for Ohio SMH, for over a week, the property manager Sabrina(who generally would just say rudely ,"I can't and won't help you, I don't know" and the DM Jessica kept giving me conflicting information, in one conversation Jessica told me oh we gave you a refund we returned it to your card, when I explained I never gave you card information for that, she then changed her story to I hadn't yet been approved for a refund and it was now up to Ohio, even though I was told 4 days earlier she had informed the property manager to keep the kiosk money just for my refund. I ended up having to get legal aid to help write a demand letter for my refund and threaten daily interest, they then complied immediately. Now I have scheduled my departure from this horrid place on the 25th, was completely out on the 25th and still I am getting daily notifications I have rent due. I paid up front in cash for a month , I was out before the month was up, I have called the DM several times still saying and receiving emails I owe them money. Steer clear from this place it is definitely a scam and they are going to try any way possible to cheat you out of anything they can. ... Read more
Everette T. - 28 July 2025
Sabrina at Public Storage in Council Bluffs was so incredibly helpful and kind. She went above and beyond to help us switch all of our entrance codes for 10 units and printed them all off to take with us. Sabrina is a gem! Thank you Sabrina, we are grateful for you! Stacey Cook and Steve Dyer. ... Read more
Stacey C. - 27 July 2025
I have used this storage unit facility two times for a total of over 2 years. Always have had no issues. Any minor things were quick to resolve. Was assisted with Christina last night to close out my storage unit. My stuff was always safe and dry. Easy access. Clean nice facility ... Read more
Katie K. - 2 March 2025
From the start they have been very professional with us. Just went in recently and had an issue with our account that was handled right then and there by Christina, the property manager. Polite, respectful and very eager to help immediately. And to top it off, the place is well taken care of clean. ... Read more
Elgin B. - 17 February 2025
I spoke with Christina here and she was absolutely amazing! Got my storage unit all set and ready to go. She made sure all my questions were answered and she was very easy to work with! I highly recommend this company ... Read more
Adam L. - 15 February 2025
I was in need of a storage unit asap and Christina was amazing and helped us out. Thank you Christina for all you help. The location was a little out of the way but with such a wonderful storage manager made it all worth it so i give her 5 stars and it was one of the cleanest storage places i have seen keep up the great work ... Read more
Kristin D. - 4 February 2025
The management is awful It’s never maintained. The gate was broke for weeks. I have to find a new place now because I thought with this place being so new it would be under better management taken care of better but it is horrible. I can’t even get into my own storage unit due to the people next to me. I hope I don’t get bedbugs. They never return calls and the rates are crazy ... Read more
Shannon S. - 8 November 2024
Very affordable. Convenient location. About a mile from the Interstate 80 Exit 8. And it's right off of kanesville Boulevard. Secure facility, clean, well-maintained, completely fenced in and on the good side of town. ... Read more
ScubaSteve - 16 August 2024

Overview

This Public Storage facility at 1170 Railroad Avenue in Council Bluffs, IA, offers practical storage solutions for those in need of extra space in the area. With medium and large unit sizes available, it caters well to both residential and commercial storage needs, whether you’re decluttering a home or stowing business inventory.

Convenient features like drive-up access make loading and unloading items straightforward, while indoor storage options provide added protection from Iowa’s variable weather conditions. For vehicle owners, this facility also offers parking, making it a useful option for storing cars or other vehicles. The facility is equipped with security cameras, ensuring peace of mind for customers storing their belongings. Please note, this is an unstaffed location, but access is managed through a secure gate for added security.

This facility is a great choice for anyone in the Council Bluffs area looking for accessible and secure storage, especially for larger items or vehicles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is a wide array of amenities available for the storage units that Public Storage - 1170 Railroad Avenue has to offer. These amenities include Indoor, Drive-Up Access, Security Camera, Gate, Unstaffed Location and Parking. Most of these amenities can prove to be very useful depending on what you need to store. For example, climate-controlled units can come in handy for keeping sensitive items, drive-up access can make your loading and unloading process easier, and extra security measures will ensure your items are kept safe at all times.

The storage units offered by Public Storage - 1170 Railroad Avenue can satisfy all of your storage needs. Different sizes here range from 100 to 200 square feet. You can go for smaller units if you don't have a lot of items to store, while choosing a larger space is recommended in case you need to store a lot of furniture, bigger items or even vehicles.

The unit size that you should choose obviously depends on how much stuff you need to store. On the one hand, you should think of smaller units (5'x5' or 5'x10') as closets – they can be used to store chairs, lamps, moving boxes and sports equipment, along with smaller pieces of furniture, books and documents.

On the other hand, the 10'x10' and 10'x15' spaces are good for storing larger items of furniture, bicycles and a larger number of possessions. If you need even more space, then 10'x20' and 10'x30' units can easily accommodate the contents of an entire 3- or 4-bedroom house.

Storage units offered by Public Storage - 1170 Railroad Avenue come at a variety of prices, starting from $63 per month for typically smaller units. However, larger spaces can set you back up to $190 a month.

We know that when it comes to self storage, there is nothing more important than quickness and accessibility. Drive-up access is an extremely convenient amenity, as you can park your vehicle right next to your unit, making it significantly easier to load and unload the items you will use storage for. However, drive-up storage units tend to be outdoors, so you might consider indoor storage spaces with climate control if you're looking to keep temperature-sensitive items in peak condition.

Yes, you might, depending on what you need to put in storage. Climate-controlled spaces keep temperatures and humidity levels consistent all the time, which means they are perfect for storing sensitive items. Seeing that a whole host of things can be damaged by varying temperatures and excessive moisture, many people choose to rent climate-controlled units for personal items such as documents, photographs, paintings, collectibles, electronics, wooden furniture, antiques and even vehicles. If you're looking to store such items that are valuable to you, consider renting a climate-controlled unit!