fact sheetstrategic storage trust, inc. portfolio*

second quarter acquisitionsProperty State Year

BuiltUnits Sq. Ft.

(Net Rentable)Physical

Occupancy (% / Sq. Ft.)

ClimateControlled(% / Sq. Ft.)

1 Peachtree City Georgia 1988/1992 670 123,400 78.2% 9.0%

2 Buford Georgia 2002 520 68,900 83.6% 47.3%

3 Jonesboro Georgia 2002 730 106,400 69.6% 20.3%

4 Ellenwood Georgia 1998 300 40,700 93.2% 17.3%

5 Marietta II Georgia 1998/2008 480 61,200 70.6% 19.2%

6 Collegeville Pennsylvania 1996 540 58,400 79.5% 7.6%

7 Skippack Pennsylvania 2004 390 56,300 77.5% 23.4%

8 Ballston Spa New York 2002 690 82,800 93.8% 20.2%

9 Trenton New Jersey 2003 660 85,100 86.4% 30.4%

10 Fredericksburg Virginia 2000 630 59,600 80.7% 58.1%

11 Sandston Virginia 2005/2006 680 78,100 86.6% 43.0%

Total 2nd Quarter Acquisitions 6,290 820,900 81.2% 25.9%

Total Acquisitions 47,040 5,893,200 78.2% 32.4%

Stabilized Portfolio Occupancy 79.6%(1)

(1)Excludes lease-up properties

District Office

Regional Office

Home Office

CA

NV

AZ

TX

AL

FL

MSGA

NC

SC

TN

KY

IL

VA

PA

NY

ON

NJ

portfolio summary*

geographic locations

portfolio summary*Properties: 72

Number of Tenants: 35,585

Net Rentable Sq. Ft.: 5,893,200

Total Units: 47,040

Offering Size: $1 billion

Current Offering Price: $10.00/share

Minimum Investment: $1,000(1)

Current Distribution Rate: 7%(2)

Distribution Reinvestment Plan: $9.50/share

highlights

share redemption program

Share Purchase Anniv. Redemption Price

1 90.0%

2 92.5%

3 95.0%

4 100%

As long as our common stock is not listed on a national securities exchange or over-the-counter market, our stockholders who have held their stock for at least one year may be able to have all or any portion of their shares of stock redeemed by us. We may redeem the shares of stock presented for redemption for cash to the extent that we have sufficient funds available to fund such redemption. The amount that we may pay to redeem stock is expected to be the redemption price set forth in the table above which is based upon the number of years the stock is held. The share redemption program has limitations including that, during any calendar year, we will not redeem in excess of 5% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year. Additionally, our board of directors may choose to amend, suspend or terminate our share redemption program upon 30 days notice at any time. There is no guarantee that funds will be available or that the program will not be terminated. See prospectus for full details.

* Includes only properties wholly owned by Strategic Storage Trust, Inc.(1) Some states are higher(2) Distributions are declared quarterly by the Board of

Directors, calculated daily based on a 7% annualized rate, and paid monthly. During the offering period, a substantial portion of our distributions may be funded from proceeds of this offering or from borrowings in anticipation of future cash flow, some of which may constitute a return of capital. For the year ended December 31, 2010 and the six months ended June 30, 2011, we funded approximately 7% and 4%, respectively, of our total cash distributions using net operating cash flow. Since inception, our cumulative operating cash flow is negative. We will disclose the sources of future distributions in Prospectus supplements.

Main Office:111 Corporate Drive, Suite 120, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

TF: 877.32.REIT5 (877.327.3485)info@strategicstoragetrust.comCompany Information: www.strategicstoragetrust.comStorage Rentals: www.smartstopselfstorage.com

Investor Services:TF: 866.418.5144

Shares Offered Through:Select Capital Corporation Dealer Manager for SSTIMember FINRA and SIPCTF: 866.699.5338

fact sheetstrategic storage trust, inc. portfolio*

Our sponsor launched a national retail website, www.smartstopselfstorage.com, in August 2009 to allow retail storage consumers to locate and rent self storage units owned by Strategic Capital Holdings LLC sponsored programs.

The website is controlled by our sponsor, Strategic Capital Holdings LLC and contains information about properties owned by other programs sponsored by our sponsor in addition to properties owned by Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. We do not endorse or adopt any of the information contained thereon. No guarantees are made by Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information contained on the website.

NY1.41%

NC3.04%

*Ontario, Canada

AL2.45% AZ

4.12%

ON*3.58%

CA9.53%

FL10.22%

GA11.25%

IL6.29%

KY6.80%

MS1.13%

NV8.07%

NJ5.70%

PA4.58%

SC1.11%

TN1.70%

TX15.84%

VA3.18%

square feet by state*

wholly owned properties by quarter*

11

2008Q4

312

5

0

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

New Acquisitions/QuarterExisting

2009Q4

26

24

2

45

10

2010Q4

35

2011Q1

61

16

45

2011Q2

72

61

Address: 4257 Buford Drive Buford, Georgia

Year Built: 2002

Total Units: 520

Net Rentable:

68,900 sq. ft.

Acres: 4.9

property spotlight

consider these risk factors before investing

Buford, Georgia

self storage retail marketing site

* Includes only properties wholly owned by Strategic Storage Trust, Inc.

This self storage facility is located in Gwinnett County, in the city of Buford, Georgia. Built in 2002 the facility contains 520 units, including 17 spaces for RV parking. The 68,900 square feet of rentable space sits on approximately 4.9 acres. The property includes surveillance cameras, individual locks, climate control units, keypad entry and on-site management. There is also a office and apartment for the resident manager.

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This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein. Only the Prospectus makes such an offer. This literature must be read in conjunction with the Prospectus in order to fully understand all of the implications and risks of the offering of securities to which it relates. Please read the Prospectus in its entirety before investing for complete information and to learn more about the risks associated with this offering. Some of the more significant risks include the following: our limited operating history and “blind pool” nature of the offering; this is a “best efforts” offering and some or all of our shares may not be sold; absence of a public market for the shares and lack of liquidity; as of June 30, 2011, our accumulated deficit was approximately $32.1 million, and we do not anticipate that our operations will be profitable in the near term; dependence on our advisor to select investments and conduct operations; payment of significant fees and expenses to our advisor and its affiliates, which will reduce cash available for investment and distribution; conflicts of interest among us and our advisor and its affiliates; we may borrow funds, issue new securities or sell assets to make distributions, some of which may constitute a return of capital, and we are not prohibited from undertaking such activities by our governing documents; because of our focus on self storage, adverse conditions in this industry would likely have a greater adverse impact on our rental revenues; our Board of Directors may change any of our investment objectives, including our focus on self storage; we may incur substantial debt; and we may fail to remain a REIT. Future distribution declarations are at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and are not guaranteed. Since our inception, our cumulative distributions have exceeded cumulative GAAP earnings. We cannot assure you that we will achieve any of our investment objectives. No offering is made to New York residents except by a Prospectus filed with the Department of Law of the State of New York. The Attorney General of the State of New York has not passed on or endorsed the merits of this offering. Shares offered through: Select Capital Corporation (Member FINRA and SIPC).