Self Storage Units Near You in Chicago, IL

• Second month free: Pay your first month's rent and receive your second month free on select units.
• 50% off first month's rent
• $1 first month's rent and 40% off the next three months: Pay $1 for your first month's rent, then save 40% on rent for the following three months on select units.
• Free lock and no admin fee: Receive a free lock and pay no administrative fee on select units.
• $1 first month's rent, no admin fee, and a free lock: Pay $1 for your first month's rent, receive a free lock, and pay no administrative fee on select units.

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For Chicago renters, short-term storage can be useful during apartment moves or housing transitions in neighborhoods throughout the city, while longer-term storage can provide additional room for seasonal belongings, household projects or eligible business inventory.

Public Storage offers a range of storage unit sizes in Chicago for both short- and long-term needs. Options include:

Short-term storage: Month-to-month storage can provide temporary space during a move, renovation, home-staging project, or school break. Depending on how much you need to store, options include:

• 5'x5' units: Boxes, seasonal items, clothing, and small household belongings
• 5'x10' units: The contents of a dorm room, studio, or small one-bedroom apartment
• 10'x10' units: Furniture and belongings from a one- or two-bedroom home
• 10'x15' units: The contents of a two-bedroom home, including furniture and appliances
• 10'x20' units and larger: Multi-bedroom moves, major renovations, or business inventory

Long-term storage: Month-to-month rentals can also accommodate longer-term needs such as downsizing, deployment, extended travel, or storing seasonal belongings and business inventory. The same range of sizes is available, allowing you to select a unit based on the amount and type of belongings you plan to store.

Available sizes and features vary by Chicago location.

Customers can also compare facilities in nearby communities such as Oak Lawn and Evanston when location flexibility is part of their storage plan.

If you expect to visit frequently, consider how easily a Chicago facility fits your regular route, including access from corridors such as I-90/I-94, I-290 or I-55.

To choose the right size storage unit, start by taking inventory of what you are storing and estimating the number of boxes, furniture pieces, and larger belongings involved. A 5x5 or 5x10 works for smaller storage needs; a 10x10 or 10x15 provides space for belongings from multiple rooms; and larger 10x20 to 10x30 units are useful for household moves, renovations, or business storage. Use the Public Storage Size Guide to compare sizes before reserving.

Public Storage has 110 facilities in the Chicago area, offering options that may include indoor and climate-controlled units, outdoor drive-up access, and vehicle, RV, and boat storage. Compare nearby locations and available features to find the right fit.

Chicago storage options range from compact lockers to 10x30 units, depending on the facility. Current availability includes 91 facilities offering 5x5 units, 97 offering 5x10 units, 106 offering 10x10 units, 89 offering 10x20 units and 55 offering 10x30 units.

Chicago’s cold winters, warmer summers and substantial seasonal temperature changes can make climate-controlled storage worth considering when belongings will remain stored through multiple seasons. Climate-controlled units help maintain more consistent conditions than standard storage.

Public Storage has 56 facilities in Chicago, IL, offering climate-controlled storage units at 362 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60654 and 947 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607. Climate-controlled storage helps maintain more consistent temperature and humidity levels than standard storage units. Browse climate-controlled storage units in Chicago.

Public Storage offers facilities with drive-up storage units at select Chicago locations, including 1129 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL, 60610 and 1916 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642. With a drive-up unit, you can park your vehicle near the unit for easier loading and unloading.

Drive-Up Access can be especially useful during Chicago moves, renovations or other projects that involve repeated loading and unloading of furniture, boxes or equipment. View Chicago storage facilities with drive-up access.

Public Storage offers 24/7 Access storage units at select Chicago locations, including 362 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60654, 947 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607 and 1129 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL, 60610. Use the 24/7 Access filter to find Chicago units with around-the-clock access. Browse Chicago storage facilities offering 24-hour access.

Public Storage offers vehicle storage at 72 facilities in the Chicago area.

Storage unit size guide for vehicles

• 10'x15' unit: May accommodate a compact car or small hatchback, depending on the vehicle and unit dimensions.
• 10'x20' unit: Holds a standard sedan, sports car, or small to midsize SUV. A 10'x20' unit provides approximately 200 square feet of space.
• 10'x25' or 10'x30' unit: When available, these larger units accommodate large pickup trucks, large SUVs, and cargo vans. They also provide additional room for boxes or gear alongside a standard car.

Helpful tips before you rent

• Measure your vehicle: Check its total length, width, and height, including mirrors, roof racks, and other accessories.
• Check the entry dimensions: Confirm that the vehicle will fit through the unit doorway or the entrance to the vehicle storage area.
• Review the available storage type: Vehicle storage may be indoor, covered, or uncovered, depending on the facility.
• Confirm facility requirements: Vehicle storage rules and documentation requirements vary by location. Contact the facility before renting to confirm that your vehicle qualifies.