A 5x5 storage space is the size of a small walk-in closet. It holds one piece of furniture with a narrow footprint, tall narrow items like lamps, and 6-8 boxes.
A 10x20 storage space is the size of 2-3 Bedrooms. It holds furnishings and appliances for an average 1500 sq. ft. residence. It can also hold compact vehicles depending on width and length.
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*Storage unit size is approximate.Offers and promotions are restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability. Offers and promotions may not be combined with other offers or promotions, and are limited to new rentals - space transfers and additional rentals are excluded. Pricing and discounts may exclude fees and costs for additional services.
Customer Reviews - Life Storage #451, South Portland
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in South Portland, and in every city where we do business.
Take a look at all the good things our customers say about this Life Storage, and all of our stores! It thrills us to give customers the best customer service possible, and to hear when they are pleased with how we have taken care of their storage needs.
"From start to finish which was no time at all, Marie was a delight to work with. I'm a people person and although I could have rented my unit without interacting with a human being, I needed Marie in more than one way. She was very knowledgeable and her personality left me smiling for the remainder of my day! I'm thrilled to be a customer of Life Storage and I hope to run into Marie again soon."
"This is a world-class service at the most affordable price; and yet, wait until you see the cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of the facility. Just right for me. The personnel is knowledgeable and customer orientated. 1 call was enough to get all this, 1 short call."
"This is a world-class service at the most affordable price; and yet, wait until you see the cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of the facility. Just right for me. The personnel is knowledgeable and customer orientated. 1 call was enough to get all this, 1 short call."
"The inside of the building is in great shape and the staff were very helpful with finding the best storage option for me, found it easier to keep home and car accessories seperate."
"I am a small business owner and founder who used to live in Portland ME 11 yr. ago but have now moved away. I rarely provide reviews of companies or individuals but I feel compelled to do so in this case.
Life Storage Company – I was a customer of Life Storage (formerly Uncle Bob’s) for 11 years and did not visit my storage unit during this interval. Recently, I removed the contents of the unit and it was amazing. After 11 years, it was as if I put the stuff in there 1 month before! No dust, dirt, etc. like other storage units that I have rented around the country. Equipment for moving is on site (and it works), the place clean and well lit. I would highly recommend this company based on this experience.
Its Gorham Road South Portland Manager – When I arrived after driving from the Midwest, I walked in the door as what I think might be every storage facility manager’s nightmare. The conversation between us began with me saying: “Hi, I haven’t been to my storage unit in over 10 yr., I am not sure of the number, I do not know where it is (am I even in the right place?), I am not sure that I have a key to get in, I am really not sure what is in my unit but probably more than half of the contents needs to be thrown out, can you help me?”
Despite this sketchy introduction, the manager, Stephanie, was amazing. I had forgotten what customer service and helpfulness really is. I never heard the phrase “sorry for your inconvenience” but instead she became an incredibly helpful problem-solver who answered my questions and directed me to where I needed to go. All of the information that she provided me was accurate and allowed me to get this job done efficiently. In summary, the combination of the company and its outstanding store manager made a task that I was dreading a very pleasant experience."
"Seamless transactions and incredibly helpful. They have really good hours, so it's easy to get in and out of the building at the beginning or end of the day. The unit I rented was clean. I didn't love that I had to ride a slow elevator, and that a lot of the carts were in a state of disrepair (maybe that's better now), but the front desk staff was great and very responsive. I've rented storage at a lot of places - I had a really good experience here."
"Stephanie was INCREDIBLY helpful on getting me situated with a storage unit. Couldn’t be happier. Shout out to Malaysia for getting me in touch with the store as well!"
"Raquel was a dream to work with! She answered all my questions, was endlessly patient and made our pre-move experience great. This facility is clean, well lit and I feel very comfortable storing my things here. Highly recommend!"
"When I visited Life Storage, I was helped by Cynthia on Riverside Street and Raquel on Gorham Rd. Both of them went out of their way to be helpful. Their cheerfulness and delight in their work made my day!"
"Super quick and easy to secure and access the space. The staff is really helpful and very kind. Stephanie was very sweet to our dog when we first dropped our things and when I returned a few weeks later she remembered him. I didn’t expect such a personal service at a storage unit and am pleasantly surprised. It makes a nice difference. Thanks!"
"Great experience at the South Portland location Life Storage! Stephanie was very helpful and friendly. She took the time to talk about what I would need and made sure I had full access to my storage. The facility looked clean and well kept. I would recommend going to this location."
"Stephanie and Raquel were very helpful.
They walked me through the process and guided me to finding the correct storage size. They provided excellent service and went above and beyond the call of duty."
"Stephanie was so helpful and very pleasant to work with. She took the time to work with me and was so friendly. You are very lucky to have such a dedicated employee."
"I feel very comfortable at this storage facility, and chose this one even though there are others closer to me. Safe and easy. It's never very crowded, and it has always been easy to park and load/unload my items. Nicely climate controlled. Staff is helpful when I need it. Definitely a good choice!"
"From start to finish, my experience with the Dawn & Stephanie Dream Team has been amazing. The entire process was smooth, efficient & stress free. The space was clean, and has been so easy to access whenever I need to. I feel very comfortable storing an important part of my life with Dawn & Stephanie! I had SUCH a wonderful experience renting with Dawn & Stephanie, that I rented a 2nd unit! :) I highly recommend this well-qualified, and professional team."
"Needed a safe, secure place to store my 97-year-old mom's possessions while she transitioned from Assisted Living to rehab and thence to a yet-to-be-determined nursing facility. Stephanie assured me that she would oversee the move-in if I couldn't be there, which turned out to be the case. Life Storage has a very user-friendly system. All I have to do now is swing by the office and pick up my key."
"Needed a safe, secure place to store my 97-year-old mom's possessions while she transitioned from Assisted Living to rehab and thence to a yet-to-be-determined nursing facility. Stephanie assured me that she would oversee the move-in if I couldn't be there, which turned out to be the case. Life Storage has a very user-friendly system. All I have to do now is swing by the office and pick up my key."
"The staff is very friendly and very professional. Facility in great shape and very clean. Very convenient access to lockers and very secure.
I would strongly recommend Life Storage to anyone."
"So easy to secure a storage unit, discuss size requirements and pay - all either on line or on the phone. I needed to move up our "move in date" and that was easily accommodated."
"My husband and I recently relocated from Boston. We were extremely nervous about where our valuable items would be kept. I was pleasantly surprised to see Life Storage right around the corner from our new digs! From the moment I met Stephanie, at my first interaction, I knew that We would be well taken care of. Our things remain there and we couldn’t be happier. I’m giving this facility 5 stars. I don’t typically rate my experiences with Companies but we felt that a review would help worried people like us!!! Thank-you Life Storage!"
"I just started storing things here, and so far it has been a very good experience. Stephanie was incredibly helpful and responsive getting me set up and answering questions the day I arrived for the first time. I like that there is controlled access and climate control, and there was even a little welcome bag with information left for me in my unit."
"I've only just started storing stuff here, but Stephanie has been wonderful to work with - very responsive and helpful. The process for getting into my unit was easy and there was even a little welcome bag left for me with information. Not cheap, but climate controlled in Maine seems worth it. So far, I would definitely recommend."
"At life storage in South Portland- (Gorham rd)they provided excellent service and were very helpful to get us set up with a storage unit on short notice. We recommend that you use their facilities and services to get your personal belongings safely and efficiently stored away."
"My family needed a storage space for some extra household items we had acquired so I called them to see what they had available for Storage units. I called and spoke with Stephanie the manager for the South Portland location. I received top notch customer service from her. She was courteous.friendly and professional. When I realized there was another Life storage facility that was more convenient for us to use she immediately called them and told them the situation and had the manager (I think her name is Cindy) give me a call. She also gave me top notch customer service! When I arrived there she gave me a walk through of the facility and showed me different sizes of storage units I could use and was very accommodating, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this business to everybody. Great customer service!"
"Professional, a live person at location office during day is awesome, easy to get in and out. From Ct, to Co, to Ma, to Co again, an now to Maine, best storage facility we have ever rented from in 4 states."
"Store manager Stephanie is the best. It’s a big facility and she’s on top of everything. There’s units to meet everyone’s needs or multiple needs. Clean, safe, easy to get to."
"I had originally thought I was all set up in October but apparently not as I was not given certain info and my original setup was incomplete. Due to illness I did not try to access my storage until until 11/23. The young lady that I met at the front desk (Stephanie) was incredible--she friendly, professional and incredibly helpful in getting things straightened out for me as this was the first time I have ever used a storage unit anywhere. Stephanie turned what could have been a very frustrating first experience into a very positive experience. In Stephanie Life Storage has a very valuable employee and a wonderful "face" for Life Storage."
"This place is perfect all the way around!! We needed a quick storage space and the day I called I was given a storage space without any hassle!! The staff were friendly and helpful, the process for bringing personal items to the space was efficient, two great elevators, the building is safe and bright with excellent lighting that automatically turns on and off by sensor so you're never in the dark!! I was able to cancel the space with one email and everything was taken care of. The storage is clean, quiet, and safe..oh and dry and fabulous temperature control. What more could I ask?? Great storage and super location!! Private and safe."
"I am thankful Life Storage was there when we called for help!! Excellent location, easy to use and perfect for privacy and getting items in and out without a problem. The space was temperature controlled and security excellent. I recommend Life Storage for those who are looking for a perfect and easy to use space with privacy, security, comfort, and efficiency with getting the storage and vacating the space. Nothing was a hassle or problem and that is why I will use Life Storage again if I'm needing a storage space."
"The office manager, Stephanie is awesome. She salvaged my disasterous moving experience with her wonderful and professional service. Go to Life Storage. I will refer them to everyone."
"The staff at Life Storage are amazing. Not only is the place clean, they have moving equipment to assist in your move and an elevator for second floor access. The manager Stephanie was incredible she really assisted me with everything. Very responsive, caring, and friendly."
"We recently moved from Illinois to Maine and needed some quick storage upon realizing the home we rented sight unseen wouldn't accommodate some of our furniture. Web unit selection and sign up was a breeze. On arrival at the facility, I was having trouble keying in the PIN code at the gate (bright sunlight and I'm old!) and a manager immediately came out to help. Once she learned I was a new client, she showed me to my rental space and gave me an overview of the facility. Great facility and great service."
"With Covid raging and my job schedule crazy, Stephanie and crew came through big time with me finally getting to move out after 7 mos! Barely had 3 days notice and they didn't bat an eye and were right there watching over the move and checking out space as soon as empty.
If in Portland, rent there !"
"Life storage is great. People are professional, super helpful and just down right great. The place is neat, modern and under the storage conditions a happy place to go. Makes storage easy. Am glad that we store there. Thanks new friends."
"Everything I did I did online and it was the simplest, most basic process to rent. I rented a few days earlier then I moved on, but no problems and when I arrived someone was waiting to check me in and direct me safely!"
You can rent a storage unit without coming to our store office.
Choose the Rent Now option when selecting a storage unit and you will make your payment, get your access code, and go right to your space to move in.
Our video shows you how it works.
Tips for packing your storage unit
If you've never used a storage unit before, this video will show you some great Pro Tips that will help make the process easier and prevent common mistakes.
Save yourself some time, and learn how to keep your belonging safe in storage.
Serving Portland, South Portland and Scarborough
Our self storage facility on Gorham Rd is located northwest of the I-295, between Clarks Pond Pkwy and Western Ave, near Maine Air National Guard. Click here for directions to this Life Storage.
At Life Storage Facility #451, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Scarborough, Gorham, Buxton, and other neighborhoods in South Portland, ME. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Portland.
Store Office Hours
Mon: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
(Closed 5/30 1:30pm-6:00pm)
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Facility Access Hours
Mon: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Rental Requirements:
Insurance required
Storage insurance available (third party)
$29 admin fee
Payments due monthly, with a minimum of one month rental