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Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
Storage USA, Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 33-80967) of our report dated June 30,
2000,on our audits of the financial statements and supplemental schedules of
Storage USA, Inc. 401(k) Plan as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and for the year
ended December 31, 1999, which report is included in this Annual Report on Form
11-K.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Memphis, Tennessee
July 12, 2000
