Our Company
Who Is SmartStop?
SmartStop Self Storage (“SmartStop®”) is a leading provider of convenient and secure self-storage solutions offering state-of-the-art facilities with a wide variety of unit sizes to meet your storage needs.
Based in Ladera Ranch, California, SmartStop operates more than 195 properties in 22 states and Canada, totaling more than 15.3 million rentable square feet. Its portfolio of facilities includes over 30 self-storage properties in Canada. SmartStop employs a fully integrated operations team of more than 500 self-storage professionals and is one of the largest self-storage operators in North America.
SmartStop owns, operates, develops, and redevelops self-storage facilities. The SmartStop Self Storage brand was founded in 2009 by H. Michael Schwartz, its CEO and Executive Chairman.
Storage Unit Solutions
SmartStop Self Storage provides a wide range of storage solutions tailored to diverse needs. From personal storage for individuals seeking secure and convenient spaces, to business solutions for inventory and file storage, to specialized options for car, boat, and RV storage. Additionally, we offer solutions for students and military personnel, recognizing unique storage needs and providing reliable options to suit their specific requirements.
Our Vision
Wherever our customers are on their journey, SmartStop is the simplified self-storage company that provides and inviting, fresh and human experience. We are committed to making the self-storage experience easy and hassle free.
Life is complicated, but storage shouldn't be.®
Our Values
SmartStop is driven to provide an exemplary experience for our consumers, our stockholders and our employees. From our corporate office to our properties, we believe in Leading Together, Embracing Change and Enhancing Everyone’s Journey.
Giving Back
SmartStop is proud to support charitable causes that make a big difference in peoples’ lives. Learn more about the programs and organizations we support.
think national. act local.®
With over 190 locations across the United States and Canada, we understand self storage across a broad range of customer groups. Our facilities are built, our team members are trained, and our service offering is designed from our experience with a large portfolio that spans diverse communities.
We realize our customers and our employees reside and participate in these communities, and it is within them that we have the best opportunity to be positive influences and agents of change. This perspective impacts everything we do, from how we make hiring decisions to how we interact with and serve others. This is what we mean when we say: think national. act local.®
What Our Customers Think
Finding a storage unit was stressful, but Leo was very helpful in my search for extra space for my stuff."
Been in this storage location for several years. Evelia, Mayra, Juan and staff are the best. Always on top of everything, if there's a need they handle it. I plan on being a long term customer...
Thank You guys”
Great storage facility, friendly staff. Nothing but a positive experience.”