Storage Star adds three Augusta-area self-storage properties

Storage Star closed on three self-storage properties in the greater Augusta area, including its first site in Georgia, as the company continues a rapid expansion in 2026. The deal extends Storage Star’s reach across Augusta, Aiken and North Augusta and adds more climate-controlled capacity for residential and business customers.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives Storage Star a first property in Georgia and expands its footprint across the greater Augusta market. - The deal adds climate-controlled storage in a region with steady residential and business demand. - The purchase extends a year of aggressive growth after Storage Star added more than 60 facilities across 12 new states earlier in 2026.

What happened: - Storage Star closed on three self-storage properties in the greater Augusta area on Aug. 24, 2026. - The portfolio includes one climate-controlled facility in Augusta, Georgia, plus two locations in Aiken and North Augusta, South Carolina. - The company described the properties as high-quality facilities suited to local storage needs.

The details: - Storage Star is integrating the new properties into its operating platform. - The company plans to upgrade each location with online payments, contactless rentals, keyless entry and 24/7 AI-powered virtual customer support. - Storage Star said the same tools are being rolled out nationwide across its acquisition pipeline. - The company now operates 10 million rentable square feet across 120 facilities in 22 states. - Storage Star said the Augusta-area move follows a larger expansion earlier in 2026 that became its biggest growth push to date. - For more information, visit Storage Star.

Between the lines: - The Augusta-area deal shows Storage Star is targeting markets with mixed residential and business demand rather than only large metro hubs. - Adding climate-controlled assets suggests the company is leaning into product types that can support broader customer needs and potentially stronger pricing. - The acquisition also signals that Storage Star is standardizing operations quickly after a string of purchases this year.

What's next: - Storage Star will finish integrating the three properties into its platform. - Customers in Augusta, Aiken and North Augusta should see the company’s service model and technology stack rolled out at the new locations. - The company is likely to keep using acquisitions to expand into new states and deepen its national footprint.

The bottom line: - Storage Star is using acquisitions and tech upgrades to scale fast while entering a new state for the first time.