American Classic Storage
Storage Units in Portsmouth, VA
Small
Select Size:
- Hallway Access
- Swing Door
- Ground Floor
- Hallway Access
- Swing Door
- Ground Floor
In-Store
$71
Starting at
$21
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In-Store
$71
Starting at
$21
Medium
Select Size:
- Hallway Access
- Swing Door
- Ground Floor
- Hallway Access
- Swing Door
- Ground Floor
In-Store
$152
Starting at
$102
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In-Store
$152
Starting at
$102
Large
Select Size:
- Climate Control
- Hallway Access
- Roll-Up Door
- Ground Floor
- Climate Control
- Hallway Access
- Roll-Up Door
- Ground Floor
In-Store
$190
Starting at
$140
Select Size:
In-Store
$190
Starting at
$140
X-Large
Select Size:
- Drive-Up Access
- Roll-Up Door
- Ground Floor
- Drive-Up Access
- Roll-Up Door
- Ground Floor
In-Store
$272
Starting at
$222
Select Size:
In-Store
$272
Starting at
$222
Parking
Select Size:
- Concrete
- Outdoor
- Concrete
- Outdoor
Only 1 left - Rent soon!
In-Store
$139
Starting at
$89
Select Size:
Only 1 left - Rent soon!
In-Store
$139
Starting at
$89
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Customer Reviews
4.8 
“Awesome service! Staff was super professional and kind. Quick and easy! My only complaint was my storage lock was a lil stiff but Brandon did well checking in and supporting my move! Veronica was kind and helpful with setting up my unit!.”
4.0 
2 months ago“Went to pay a bill for a friend and Brandon was very nice. Moving soon and definitely may consider storing here.”
4.8 Facility Information
Storage Units in Portsmouth, VA - American Classic Storage, Gateway Drive
Welcome to American Classic Storage, where convenience and storage come together. We have been in business since 1986 and are proud to be serving the community of Portsmouth, VA. Speak with one of our onsite managers to learn more about the storage services we offer or learn more below.
Storage Facility Features at American Classic Storage:
- 24-hour Cameras - At American Classic Storage, our security features will give you peace of mind. Your kept goods are protected by our around the clock camera monitoring system.
- Drive-up Access - American Classic Storage offers unmatched convenience with drive-up access. Driving straight to your storage unit saves you time and effort while loading and unloading your items.
- Climate Control Storage Unit - With American Classic Storage's climate-controlled storage units, you can preserve the condition of your stored goods. Protect your possessions from changes in humidity and temperature to keep them in best shape.
- Boxes and Moving Supplies Sold On-Site - Our on-site supply store at American Classic Storage will make your moving and storage experience easier. We provide a wide range of boxes and other moving goods, so you won't have to make multiple stops anywhere else.
- Business Storage - American Classic Storage is aware of the special challenges businesses deal with. Our business storage options provide a secure and practical home for your inventory or equipment. You can rely on American Classic Storage to meet your company's storage needs.
- Personal Storage - American Classic Storage offers specialized personal storage solutions that can help you protect your personal things. Whether you're downsizing, decluttering your house, or just need temporary storage, our facilities provide a dependable and secure place for your personal belongings.
Storage Sizing
Our units range from 5x5 to 10x40, meaning small to extra large, and are perfect for your storage needs, whether you’re a Hampton University student who needs a little extra room or you run a large retail store and need extra space for overstock, tools, or displays.
Hours of Operation
Our office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sunday. Our gate hours, however, are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m, seven days a week.
Climate-Controlled Storage in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth's temperatures reach freezing in winter and soar into the 80s in summer, so it's best to keep your stuff in a climate-controlled unit. The temperature in these units is kept between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity is kept between 30-50%. This makes for an ideal atmosphere for storing your belongings so they stay safe and dry all year long.
Personal Storage in Portsmouth, VA
People often turn to self storage when they need to store something, but don't need it all the time. Maybe you've had to downsize your home, or you want to protect valuable items like art, sports gear, or books from the elements. It doesn't matter if you only need to store a few pieces of furniture or an entire apartment's contents. You can find the right storage space for your needs with us.
Business Storage in Portsmouth, VA
With online retail growing, there’s more of a need than ever for business storage. Whether you run an Etsy shop, a brick-and-mortar store, or you run a construction business that needs a place for its tools, you can find a unit here. Store your overstock, craft items, paperwork, tools, and more, and pick up what you need when you have a sale or a job to handle.
How to find American Classic Storage in Portsmouth, VA
Welcome to American Classic Storage at 3709 Gateway Dr in Portsmouth, Virginia. You’ll find us four minutes south of Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. To get here from there, take Twin Pines Rd south. Next, after a mile and a half, turn left on Gateway Dr, and you’ll find us on the right.
Portsmouth is a small city with 98,000 residents. If you have questions about our facility or our services, feel free to ask! We’re happy to help.
We offer a range of sizes at American Classic Storage. Browse through our full selection of available units at this location and find one that matches your needs!
If you're unsure of what size you should choose, head over to our size guide to get a better idea of what you need.
The cheapest storage unit available at American Classic Storage is $21.
The average price of a storage unit in Portsmouth is $110.86.
There are a number of items you cannot store at American Classic Storage.
You cannot store combustible materials because of the threat of them catching fire. These items include fireworks, fuel tanks, fertilizer, paint thinner, and so on. If it seems like it'll easily catch fire, avoid storing it. You also cannot store firearms.
You cannot store living animals or plants. Do not treat a storage space as a replacement for a proper pet sitter. Not only are storage spaces not built for people or animals to live in them, but the food you leave out for your pets could also attract pests. Similarly, plant soil could attract pests as well.
You cannot store food of any type including, but not limited to, canned foods, perishable foods, dry foods, or pet food for similar reasons. Food will attract pests and will cause an infestation in your storage space and spread to others.
Lastly, you cannot store illegal items such as prohibited weapons, illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen items. If it's not legal to house it elsewhere, you cannot store it here.
You do need a lock to secure your storage space. If you do not have a lock, we offer locks for sale here at American Classic Storage.
You don't need a reservation to rent a storage space here at American Classic Storage.
However, a reservation does ensure that you'll be able to secure the exact space you need. If you spot a deal or low price for a certain space, you will need to reserve that space at that time to lock in that price.
Otherwise, you can just complete the rental online, or give us a call and we will rent the unit over the phone whenever you're ready.
We offer both indoor and drive up storage here at American Classic Storage, and each comes with different advantages depending on how you plan to use them.
The term indoor storage describes storage spaces that are found inside a building. These storage spaces provide more protection against the elements than drive up spaces because they're fully covered inside of a structure.
Drive-up storage spaces are located along the exterior of the building so you can literally drive right up to them. These spaces allow you to easily unload and load your vehicle, making it a breeze to put stuff in, or take stuff out of your storage space. These are convenient spaces if you know you're going to store belongings that would be difficult to carry in and out of a building, especially when those buildings have multiple floors.
American Classic Storage offers climate-controlled storage in Portsmouth.
Temperature-controlled spaces maintain the ambient temperature within them between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity between 30% and 50%. These temperature and humidity levels are ideal for keeping your things in great condition.
We're conveniently located at 3709 Gateway Dr , Portsmouth, VA, so come on by if you need climate-controlled/temperature-controlled storage.
We offer indoor storage, drive up storage, and climate-controlled storage here at American Classic Storage. The term indoor storage describes storage spaces that are found inside a building. These storage spaces provide protection against the elements as they're fully covered.
Drive-up storage spaces are located outside so you can literally drive right up to them. These spaces allow you to easily unload and load your vehicle, making it a breeze to put stuff in, or take stuff out of your storage space. These are convenient spaces if you know you're going to store belongings that would be difficult to carry in and out of a building, especially when those buildings have multiple floors.
Climate-controlled spaces maintain the ambient temperature within them between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity between 30% and 50%. These temperature and humidity levels are ideal for keeping your things in great condition. Climate-controlled spaces are typically found indoors but some locations do offer drive-up climate-controlled spaces as well.
We offer RV, car, and boat storage here at American Classic Storage. We're conveniently located at 3709 Gateway Dr , Portsmouth, VA, so come on by if you need to securely store your vehicle. We offer a variety of parking sizes and you can easily check if we have the size that's right for you by checking the storage types section of our website.
Customer Reviews
4.8 “Awesome service! Staff was super professional and kind. Quick and easy! My only complaint was my storage lock was a lil stiff but Brandon did well checking in and supporting my move! Veronica was kind and helpful with setting up my unit!.”
“🤩 BEST STORAGE STAFF EXPERIENCE EVER! 🤩 Veronica is awesome and amazing! She is super professional, knowledgeable, and very kind. She was patient with me and she extended me lots of grace by answering every question I had to ensure that I felt heard and acknowledged. ¡Muchas gracias Veronica!.”
“Mrs. Veronica is very helpful and amazing! She answered all of my questions and has the best customer service I have ever seen. I highly recommend coming here!.”
4.0 2 months ago“Went to pay a bill for a friend and Brandon was very nice. Moving soon and definitely may consider storing here.”
6 years ago“I stored all my furniture from my apartment for more than one year when I moved away. I found American Classic Storage after searching and visiting 5....”
4.8 
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Storage Units in Portsmouth, VA - American Classic Storage, Gateway Drive
Welcome to American Classic Storage, where convenience and storage come together. We have been in business since 1986 and are proud to be serving the community of Portsmouth, VA. Speak with one of our onsite managers to learn more about the storage services we offer or learn more below.
Storage Facility Features at American Classic Storage:
- 24-hour Cameras - At American Classic Storage, our security features will give you peace of mind. Your kept goods are protected by our around the clock camera monitoring system.
- Drive-up Access - American Classic Storage offers unmatched convenience with drive-up access. Driving straight to your storage unit saves you time and effort while loading and unloading your items.
- Climate Control Storage Unit - With American Classic Storage's climate-controlled storage units, you can preserve the condition of your stored goods. Protect your possessions from changes in humidity and temperature to keep them in best shape.
- Boxes and Moving Supplies Sold On-Site - Our on-site supply store at American Classic Storage will make your moving and storage experience easier. We provide a wide range of boxes and other moving goods, so you won't have to make multiple stops anywhere else.
- Business Storage - American Classic Storage is aware of the special challenges businesses deal with. Our business storage options provide a secure and practical home for your inventory or equipment. You can rely on American Classic Storage to meet your company's storage needs.
- Personal Storage - American Classic Storage offers specialized personal storage solutions that can help you protect your personal things. Whether you're downsizing, decluttering your house, or just need temporary storage, our facilities provide a dependable and secure place for your personal belongings.
Storage Sizing
Our units range from 5x5 to 10x40, meaning small to extra large, and are perfect for your storage needs, whether you’re a Hampton University student who needs a little extra room or you run a large retail store and need extra space for overstock, tools, or displays.
Hours of Operation
Our office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sunday. Our gate hours, however, are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m, seven days a week.
Climate-Controlled Storage in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth's temperatures reach freezing in winter and soar into the 80s in summer, so it's best to keep your stuff in a climate-controlled unit. The temperature in these units is kept between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity is kept between 30-50%. This makes for an ideal atmosphere for storing your belongings so they stay safe and dry all year long.
Personal Storage in Portsmouth, VA
People often turn to self storage when they need to store something, but don't need it all the time. Maybe you've had to downsize your home, or you want to protect valuable items like art, sports gear, or books from the elements. It doesn't matter if you only need to store a few pieces of furniture or an entire apartment's contents. You can find the right storage space for your needs with us.
Business Storage in Portsmouth, VA
With online retail growing, there’s more of a need than ever for business storage. Whether you run an Etsy shop, a brick-and-mortar store, or you run a construction business that needs a place for its tools, you can find a unit here. Store your overstock, craft items, paperwork, tools, and more, and pick up what you need when you have a sale or a job to handle.
How to find American Classic Storage in Portsmouth, VA
Welcome to American Classic Storage at 3709 Gateway Dr in Portsmouth, Virginia. You’ll find us four minutes south of Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. To get here from there, take Twin Pines Rd south. Next, after a mile and a half, turn left on Gateway Dr, and you’ll find us on the right.
Portsmouth is a small city with 98,000 residents. If you have questions about our facility or our services, feel free to ask! We’re happy to help.
We offer a range of sizes at American Classic Storage. Browse through our full selection of available units at this location and find one that matches your needs!
If you're unsure of what size you should choose, head over to our size guide to get a better idea of what you need.
The cheapest storage unit available at American Classic Storage is $21.
The average price of a storage unit in Portsmouth is $110.86.
There are a number of items you cannot store at American Classic Storage.
You cannot store combustible materials because of the threat of them catching fire. These items include fireworks, fuel tanks, fertilizer, paint thinner, and so on. If it seems like it'll easily catch fire, avoid storing it. You also cannot store firearms.
You cannot store living animals or plants. Do not treat a storage space as a replacement for a proper pet sitter. Not only are storage spaces not built for people or animals to live in them, but the food you leave out for your pets could also attract pests. Similarly, plant soil could attract pests as well.
You cannot store food of any type including, but not limited to, canned foods, perishable foods, dry foods, or pet food for similar reasons. Food will attract pests and will cause an infestation in your storage space and spread to others.
Lastly, you cannot store illegal items such as prohibited weapons, illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen items. If it's not legal to house it elsewhere, you cannot store it here.
You do need a lock to secure your storage space. If you do not have a lock, we offer locks for sale here at American Classic Storage.
You don't need a reservation to rent a storage space here at American Classic Storage.
However, a reservation does ensure that you'll be able to secure the exact space you need. If you spot a deal or low price for a certain space, you will need to reserve that space at that time to lock in that price.
Otherwise, you can just complete the rental online, or give us a call and we will rent the unit over the phone whenever you're ready.
We offer both indoor and drive up storage here at American Classic Storage, and each comes with different advantages depending on how you plan to use them.
The term indoor storage describes storage spaces that are found inside a building. These storage spaces provide more protection against the elements than drive up spaces because they're fully covered inside of a structure.
Drive-up storage spaces are located along the exterior of the building so you can literally drive right up to them. These spaces allow you to easily unload and load your vehicle, making it a breeze to put stuff in, or take stuff out of your storage space. These are convenient spaces if you know you're going to store belongings that would be difficult to carry in and out of a building, especially when those buildings have multiple floors.
American Classic Storage offers climate-controlled storage in Portsmouth.
Temperature-controlled spaces maintain the ambient temperature within them between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity between 30% and 50%. These temperature and humidity levels are ideal for keeping your things in great condition.
We're conveniently located at 3709 Gateway Dr , Portsmouth, VA, so come on by if you need climate-controlled/temperature-controlled storage.
We offer indoor storage, drive up storage, and climate-controlled storage here at American Classic Storage. The term indoor storage describes storage spaces that are found inside a building. These storage spaces provide protection against the elements as they're fully covered.
Drive-up storage spaces are located outside so you can literally drive right up to them. These spaces allow you to easily unload and load your vehicle, making it a breeze to put stuff in, or take stuff out of your storage space. These are convenient spaces if you know you're going to store belongings that would be difficult to carry in and out of a building, especially when those buildings have multiple floors.
Climate-controlled spaces maintain the ambient temperature within them between 50 and 80 degrees and the humidity between 30% and 50%. These temperature and humidity levels are ideal for keeping your things in great condition. Climate-controlled spaces are typically found indoors but some locations do offer drive-up climate-controlled spaces as well.
We offer RV, car, and boat storage here at American Classic Storage. We're conveniently located at 3709 Gateway Dr , Portsmouth, VA, so come on by if you need to securely store your vehicle. We offer a variety of parking sizes and you can easily check if we have the size that's right for you by checking the storage types section of our website.