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Public Storage - 3901 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201

Self Storage, Car Storage 100 - 200 Sq. Ft.
4.7/5 - 254 Reviews
Location:
3901 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
All units
Medium
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Units Availability
Medium Storage Unit
10x10
Self Storage
100 Sq. Ft.
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
First Floor Access
Outdoor Access
$78/mo
Medium Storage Unit
9x20
Parking
180 Sq. Ft.
Car Storage
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
Parking
$89/mo
Large Storage Unit
10x20
Parking
200 Sq. Ft.
Car Storage
Roll-Up
Drive-up Access
Outdoor Access
Parking
$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

4.7/5 - 254 Reviews

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

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
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
Jamie R. - 1 January 2025
Raymond - 29 December 2024
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
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
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

This Public Storage facility, located at 3901 River Drive, offers convenient storage solutions for Columbia, SC residents. With medium and large units, it’s perfect for those needing extra space for household items, business supplies, or larger belongings. The units feature roll-up doors, which make loading and unloading more efficient.

This facility prioritizes accessibility and convenience with drive-up access, first floor access, and contactless renting. The onsite manager and security cameras enhance safety, giving customers peace of mind when storing their belongings. For vehicle storage, this facility offers parking spaces and RV storage, ideal for those with larger vehicles or recreational vehicles. Access is controlled through a secure gate, ensuring only authorized individuals can enter the premises.

Columbia’s warm climate makes this facility’s features especially practical for those moving or downsizing in the area. The facility also supports modern conveniences like online payment and retail availability for moving supplies. This Public Storage facility stands out as an excellent choice for anyone seeking secure, accessible storage with flexible options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There is a wide array of amenities available for the storage units that Public Storage - 3901 River Drive has to offer. These amenities include Drive-Up Access, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Contactless Renting, Security Camera, Gate, Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, First Floor Access, Online Payment and RV Storage. 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 - 3901 River Drive 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 - 3901 River Drive come at a variety of prices, starting from $78 per month for typically smaller units. However, larger spaces can set you back up to $89 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!