Compare live pricing from 177 storage facilities in Chicago. Find the best deals on climate-controlled units, drive-up access, and more—all in one place.
Storage unit rentals in Chicago start at $3.99/month. Popular 10×10 units (perfect for a 1-2 bedroom apartment) average $105.66/month, with the lowest rate at $56.00.
See real-time pricing from every facility in Chicago and filter by location, size, and features to find your best match.
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| Unit Size | Average Price | What Fits |
|---|---|---|
| 5'x5' | $36.73 | Closet, boxes, seasonal |
| 5'x10' | $61.99 | Studio, mattress set |
| 10'x10' | $105.66 | 1-bedroom apartment |
| 10'x15' | $164.68 | 2-bedroom home |
| 10'x20' | $221.93 | 3-bedroom house, vehicle |
Storage units in Chicago start at just $3.99/month, with small 5×10 units starting at $19.00/month and popular 10×10 units starting at $56.00/month.
If you need car, boat, or RV storage in Chicago, vehicle storage starts at $24.00/month, with 20-foot parking spaces averaging $24.00/month.
These are the lowest live prices from facilities in Chicago updated on December 30, 2025.
5×5 storage units: $3.99/month at Pro Self Storage - 21st and Fairfield
5×10 storage units: $19.00/month at Pro Self Storage - 21st and Fairfield
10×10 storage units: $56.00/month at Extra Space Storage - 7784 - River Grove - River Rd
10×15 storage units: $74.00/month at Extra Space Storage - 7784 - River Grove - River Rd
10×20 storage units: $96.00/month at Chicago Storage - 2946 North Western Avenue
For information on how to choose the right unit size, visit our Storage Unit Size Guide.
Climate control: $7.00/month at Extra Space Storage - 3456 - Chicago - Paulina St. (121 facilities with climate-control available).
Drive-up: $25.00/month at Public Storage - River Grove - 1700 North 5th Ave (84 facilities with drive up units).
24/7 access: $25.00/month at StorageMart - Mannheim Rd (6 number of facilities with 24 hr access).
Vehicle storage: $24.00/month (125 facilities with parking spaces available).
Note: All lowest and average price values as well as facility counts are updated daily. Last update was on December 30, 2025.
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Yes - at least 125 storage facilities in Chicago offer outdoor parking for car, boat, and RV storage. Some facilities even offer covered parking or indoor storage to help protect your vehicle from the elements. Indoor and covered options generally cost more than regular outdoor parking.
Most places in Chicago give you all-day access—something like 6am to 10pm—which honestly covers most people's needs. All-day access averages around $56.51/month. True 24/7 costs extra, usually another $15-20 monthly. Before paying for round-the-clock access, ask yourself if you'll really need your stuff at 2am. And if you do pay for it, make sure the elevators and lights work after hours, not just the gate code.
On December 30, 2025 the average cost of a 10x10 storage unit in Chicago was $105.66 per month, while the cheapest 10x10 storage unit rented for $56.00 per month at Extra Space Storage - 7784 - River Grove - River Rd.
A 5×5 holds a closet's worth, a 5×10 fits a studio apartment, and a 10×10 accommodates a one-bedroom apartment—that's the most popular size. A 10×15 fits two bedrooms, and a 10×20 holds a three-bedroom home. Choose the larger size if you're debating between two options.
Depends what you're storing. Electronics, wood furniture, photos, and anything leather needs climate control or it'll warp, crack, or grow mold. Metal tools, plastic stuff, and outdoor furniture? You're fine without it. In Chicago, climate control runs about $52.18/month—roughly 25% more than standard units. Only pay the premium if most of your stuff actually needs protection.
10' x 10' storage units are the most popular size storage unit rented in Chicago. A 10' x 10' storage unit can accommodate the contents of a 3 bedroom apartment. The average price of a 10' x 10' unit on December 30, 2025 is $105.66 per month. If you're looking for the cheapest 10 x 10 storage unit in Chicago - it's yours for $56.00 monthly.
The average price for a climate controlled storage unit in Chicago on December 30, 2025 is $52.18 per month. Prices vary depending on unit size and facility location. You can find the cheapest climate controlled storage unit in Chicago at Extra Space Storage - 3456 - Chicago - Paulina St. for $7.00 per month.
Nothing hazardous—no gasoline, propane, paint thinner, or chemicals. No food that'll rot, no plants, definitely no pets. Firearms depend on the facility's rules. And obviously nothing illegal or stolen. Some places are strict about anything wet or smelly too. Break these rules and they can terminate your lease on the spot and keep your stuff, so it's worth reading the fine print.
Yeah, significantly. The same 10×10 unit in Chicago ranges from $56.00/month to $50-100 more depending on location and facility. That's $600-1,200 annually for identical space. With 177 facilities in Chicago, five minutes comparing can save you real money.
