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Best Storage Units in Chicago, IL

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Chicago Storage Units on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Chicago, IL

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Yelp
3.5 (142)
Google
4.3 (105)

Why choose this provider?

Clutter Self-Storage caters to customers in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The company makes storage management convenient with its proprietary, end-to-end software, which enables clients to have items picked up from their homes and added to their units, or to have stored belongings delivered to their doorstep with a click on the app. The company also provides local moving services in most metropolitan areas across the country. Clutter Self-Storage is the exclusive moving and storage partner for Netflix's hit show Instant Dream Home.

  • Moving homes
  • Smart Storage
  • Packing Services

Chicago, IL

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10330 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322

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Google
4.6 (93)
Facebook
4.9 (78)
Yelp
5.0 (24)

Why choose this provider?

Bill's Movers & U-Lock Storage is located in Highland, Indiana, which is about 30 miles southeast of Chicago. They are a full-service moving company for residences and businesses, but they also offer self-storage. Self-storage sizes range from 50 to 300 square feet. Larger units can accommodate a vehicle or smaller boat. They offer month-to-month rentals, and all units are on the ground level with drive-up access. Customers will find a full line of packing, storage and moving supplies here.

  • Self Service

Chicago, IL 60642

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Yelp
5.0 (3)
Google
5.0 (2)
Facebook
5.0 (2)

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Bin Swap is a pickup and delivery storage service that offers free bins for its customers. They are an alternative to self-storage. They drop off empty bins and customers fill them, then they pick them up and store them. Manage pickups and deliveries online through their website. Customers get one free pickup or delivery per month. Bins are 4 cubic feet, and they do have storage options for oversize items like sporting equipment. They store customers' bins in a temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 55 to 85 degrees.

  • Vehicle Storage
  • Self Service
  • E-Rental

1919 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609

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Yelp
4.5 (6)

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W.F. Halls Self Storage has two Chicago-area locations, including this one in south Chicago, which is a former bomb shelter. The warehouse-style self-storage offers heated and humidity-controlled storage; air-conditioned units are also available. Each unit is protected with individual security alarms, and a professional manager lives on the premises. The units range in size from 5x5 to 12x30. They sell moving supplies and boxes. Check their homepage for seasonal specials.

  • Self Service

3060 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Yelp
4.0 (54)
Facebook
5.0 (8)

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First Class Moving & Storage is a full-service moving and storage company (not self-storage) in Northbrook, Illinois. They can handle local and long-distance moves. Their heated storage warehouse is fully protected from theft and fire, and by 24-hour video surveillance. Rates are based on hourly labor pllus mileage and materials and packing supplies. Call for quote.

  • 24/7
  • Indoor & Outdoor Units
  • Self Service

3918 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

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Google
5.0 (3323)
Yelp
4.5 (907)
Facebook
4.9 (221)

Why choose this provider?

The Professionals Moving Specialists is a local company serving commercial and residential clients in Chicago. It offers different sizes of storage units for individuals and families who are moving, selling their property, or need extra storage space. Climate-controlled unit options are available and they are protected through high-security locks and 24/7 camera monitoring. Its team of professionals assists in packing, picking up, transporting, and storing the items while complying with the specific instructions from owners.

  • Climate Control
  • Full Service

2946 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Google
4.8 (116)
Yelp
5.0 (59)
Facebook
5.0 (1)

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Chicago Northside Storage has three locations in Chicago, including this one near Lakeview. Free boxes and a lock are available for new customers. New customers may also use the moving truck for free on move-in day. Ground-floor units are accessible by ramp and drive-up access; second-floor units are accessible by elevator. Units range in size from 5x5 to 10x20, and some are climate-controlled. They offer both outdoor and heated enclosed parking for RVs, boats and vehicles.

  • Vehicle Storage
  • Self Service
  • Climate Control

2325 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Google
4.6 (27)

Why choose this provider?

Store Your Things offers indoor climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled self-storage options for businesses and households. Upper-level units are accessible by elevator, and they offer a full line of packing and storage supplies. Storage sizes range from 16 square feet to 100 square feet. Check the rates section of their website for special offers. They also offer record storage for businesses, and they can connect customers with labor if they need help moving in or out.

  • Self Service
  • Climate Control
  • Indoor & Outdoor Units

434 East Sauk Trail, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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Google
4.3 (50)
Yelp
3.5 (3)

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Infinite Self Storage is a facility serving Chicago and the surrounding communities 24/7. It assists individuals and families with their short- and long-term storage needs by providing different sizes of storage units and vehicle parking. The ground-level units have high ceilings and can be accessed through the drive-up spaces. With professional on-site management, the facility has 24-hour security monitoring, backed by video cameras and coded entrance gates for additional protection. Packing supplies, including boxes, tapes, and bubble wraps, are available.

  • 24/7
  • Vehicle Storage

429 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654

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Yelp
4.5 (54)
Google
4.6 (25)

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East Bank Storage on River North/Gold Coast in Chicago, Illinois, offers self-storage and mailbox rentals. Storage units start at 2x4 for a small locker, up to 10x20 for larger units (call for availability at this location). They carry boxes and moving supplies, and moving carts are available to borrow on move-in or move-out day. They partner with Schelppers for scheduled pickup and delivery of customers' items in storage, and they offer wine storage; climate-controlled storage is available.

  • Self Service

5147 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

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Yelp
4.5 (18)

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Honore Storage on Clark Street in Chicago is an indoor self-storage facility. Make and manage reservations online. Units range in size from 5x5 to 10x20. Most upper floors are accessible by elevator. Some units are climate-controlled. They also offer 24-hour accessible mailboxes and they will accept UPS package deliveries. They do carry moving and storage supplies. Use their online calculator to estimate space rental needs.

  • 24/7
  • Self Service
  • Climate Control

1000 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642

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Yelp
5.0 (6)

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Domaine offers wine storage to residents of Chicagoland. This is not self-storage. They offer wine storage, cellar management, wine appraisals, wine shipping, and automobile storage. They're located on Goose Island in Chicago. Their full service includes receiving shipments, inventory and packing, and they have a tasting room. Customers do have key-card access to their wine storage lockers.

  • Vehicle Storage
  • Full Service

2701 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

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Google
4.3 (10)
Yelp
3.0 (1)

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Anderson Brothers is a full-service packing, moving, and storage company (no self-storage) in the Chicago area. They service businesses and households. Short- and long-term agreements are available. Their storage is indoors and is climate-controlled with 24/y video surveillance. They carry moving supplies. They offer office relocations, commercial storage, record storage, residential moving, furniture storage, shredding services, packing and crating, furniture installations, and IT equipment moving.

  • 24/7
  • Self Service
  • Climate Control

Chicago, IL

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Google
4.2 (97)
Yelp
2.5 (26)
Facebook
4.5 (20)

Why choose this provider?

Doorage is a full-service storage and moving company that serves customers in Chicago. Its secure, climate-controlled, and pest-controlled storage units are available for short-term and long-term use. The company also employs environmentally sound practices by using Eco Bins, which are greener alternatives to cardboard boxes. Businesses also have access to DoorLog, an online dashboard for customers to keep track of their containers. Doorage was featured on WGN American, NBC, and the Wisconsin State Journal.

  • Full Service
  • Temperature Control
  • Climate Control

546 W Frontage Rd, Northfield, IL 60093

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Google
4.4 (8)
Yelp
5.0 (2)

Why choose this provider?

Northfield Self Storage in Northfield, Illinois, offers customers 24-hour access to their stored items, 365 days a year. They have drive-up accessible, non-climate-controlled units all on the ground level. Smaller units start at 5x12, and larger units go up to 12x15 and 13x12. Reservations can be made online, and monthly rentals can be paid through the website. The management office is located offsite; no moving or storage supplies sold here.

  • 24/7
  • Vehicle Storage
  • Self Service

845 N Michigan Ave Ste 946E, Chicago, IL 60611

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Facebook
5.0 (16)
Yelp
5.0 (3)
Google
3.0 (2)

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Armoire specializes in seasonal clothing storage for residents of Chicago. It is not full-service moving or self-storage. Customers pack their clothes and Armoire picks up and delivers their clothing. Pickup and delivery is available around the clock. They provide pickup and delivery, dry cleaning, and a marketplace for consignment for clothing. They are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays. Other hours are available upon request.

  • Self Service
  • Full Service

Compare our Top Storage Units

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Clutter Self-Storage
Chicago, ILCall For Pricing
Bill's Movers & U - Lock Storage
10330 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
BinSwap
Chicago, IL 60642
Halls Self Storage
1919 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
First Class Moving & Storage Inc
3060 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
The Professionals Moving Specialists
3918 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Chicago Northside Storage
2946 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Store Your Things
2325 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Infinite Self Storage
434 East Sauk Trail, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
East Bank Storage
429 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654
Honore Storage
5147 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Domaine Serving Wine Collectors
1000 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
Anderson Brothers Moving And Storage
2701 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Doorage
Chicago, IL
Northfield Self Storage
546 W Frontage Rd, Northfield, IL 60093
Armoire
845 N Michigan Ave Ste 946E, Chicago, IL 60611

FAQs

  • Introduction

    Storage units are secure, enclosed spaces that people rent to store possessions they aren't using or they don't have space for in their homes. Some of the most popular items to put in a storage unit are old furniture, vehicles, seasonal clothing, mattresses, toys, art, and other collectibles.

    Storage units are leased from the owner of a storage facility, which usually has many of such units on a single lot. Units are typically rented per month, with a rental agreement that details activities and items that are prohibited in the unit.

    At some facilities, there are indoor and outdoor units. The indoor units are sometimes climate-controlled. Units usually come in a range of sizes for different amounts of storage, with the price fluctuating based on the size and other amenities like climate control and electricity.
  • How much do storage units cost on average?

    The average cost of renting a storage unit can fall in a range between $20 and $450 per month. The variance in price depends on a variety of factors, such as size, the value of the items being stored, and whether it is temperature controlled.

  • Can you live in a storage unit?

    No. Living in a storage unit violates the rules of most storage unit rental companies, and most local and federal housing laws require that the owners of a storage facility evict anyone found living in one of the units.

  • How can you figure out what size storage unit you need?

    To select a storage unit big enough to fit your belongings but not so large that you'll be paying for unfilled space, put the possessions you intend to store in one place, calculate the approximate volume by measuring the height, length, and width of the load and multiplying them together.

  • How do you know if you need a storage unit?

    If you have more possessions than you have space to store them in your home, you may need a storage unit. It's a practical, cost-effective option to put things that you don't use often or are not appropriate for the current season in another location.

  • Does homeowners insurance cover a storage unit?

    Most homeowners insurance policies don't cover storage units automatically. If your homeowners policy has coverage for "off-premises personal property," items in a storage unit are usually included.

  • How do you store clothing in a storage unit?

    An important consideration when storing clothing in a storage unit is making sure it stays dry. When storage facilities are not climate-controlled, you'll want to use a vacuum-sealed bag or a wardrobe box to protect your clothes against moisture and insects.