Average Chicago storage price per sq. ft is $1.23
Average Chicago storage unit prices:
| 10.00' x 10.00' | $148.80 |
Self storage isn't a new concept. It's been around for years, but lately you've probably noticed a whole new crop of Chicago self storage lots springing up all over. So what gives? Increased demand, that's what. And the odds are, if you take a closer look at your immediate surroundings you might find you're a perfect candidate to take advantage of the low cost of self storage in Chicago. Here are just a few things to mull over.
If it was ever truly believed that "bigger is better" then the evidence is all around us that truth is an ever-changing concept. What's that supposed to mean? Look around - in case you haven't already - and you'll find cases in point all over the place. Our phones are getting smaller, our computers, our cars, even the places we call home. The cost of square footage has skyrocketed, bringing with it the requirement that we all lead smaller, cozier lives. But there's nothing wrong with small, as long as you have options. Besides, who doesn't enjoy cozy? You don't have to be a pack rat to make good use of Chicago storage units in your area. What are you going to do with that enormous bookcase your grandma willed to you that you just can't find room for in your new one-bedroom? She'd turn over in her grave if you gave it away, and you'd never be able to live with yourself if you did. Chicago self storage facilities give you a place to sock away life's treasures until the salad days are over and you're finally able to afford that spacious dream home in the suburbs.
Self storage is the answer to everyone who's ever been accused of being a pack rat. Even if you've never been called out for it publicly, you know who you are. Not everyone has the heart to purge their lives of the possessions that they've gathered through the years n nor should they have to. The good news is, having access to self storage in Chicago gives you the best of both worlds. Those of us who've ever longed for an existence free from clutter but who just can't bring ourselves to part with our high school wardrobe because we're still convinced they'll someday magically fit again should be knocking each other down on the way to the best priced Chicago self storage facility around.
Some of us live our lives in shifts. It makes perfect sense to do so. The Holidays come only once a year (thankfully - who could afford to live if it were any other way?). As do the individual seasons, each bringing with them the requirement to drag out certain decorations that we'll only end up taking down again in a few months. Living somewhere small doesn't exactly lend itself to keeping your Halloween decorations in a holding queue while summer takes its sweet time giving way to fall, so why even keep that stuff around when you have the option of self storage? And if you've ever had your heart broken by the discovery that your box of Holiday decorations has fallen victim to the ravages of mildew, you'll find extra comfort in knowing that Chicago storage units are climate controlled. If knowing you'll never have to scrub the mold from Santa's beard isn't enough to get you into the spirit of the holiday, then probably nothing will.
Are you planning to store in Chicago, IL? Read these tips from other Chicago renters:
Chicago has an average daily temperature above 85 degrees in July and August. In July, the historic average high in Chicago is 83.5. If youOre planning to store during these months, be sure to consider temperature controlled storage.
Chicago, IL commonly drops down to below-freezing temperatures in January, February, March, November and December. In fact, in January, Chicago's coldest month, average daily temperatures can be as low as 14.3 degrees Fahrenheit. If youOre storing any cold-sensitive items in Chicago - such as electronics - we recommend a climate-controlled unit to protect them.
Chicago is humid throughout the year, but especially humid in January, February, June, July, November and December. In these months, the relative humidity remains well above 55 RHm, where mold and mildew can thrive. If youOre storing any items susceptible to mold in Chicago, IL, be sure to rent a climate-controlled storage unit.
Chicago, IL is home to University of Illinois at Chicago, a large college with 27,831 total students enrolled. Of this student body, 16,806 (60%) are undergraduates, who are more likely to need storage for summer and winter breaks than graduate students. The student body at University of Illinois at Chicago is about 1.03% of Chicago's population, so student moving patterns can have a minute effect on storage prices.
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Average Chicago storage price per sq. ft is $1.23
| 10.00' x 10.00' | $148.80 |
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StorageMart - Halsted & Chicago
Chicago, IL 60622
| 1.2 miles |
5' x 7' Unit
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$67.99 per month Online Special! |
StorageMart - Halsted & Chicago
Chicago, IL 60622 Distance: 1.2 miles 5' x 7': $67.99 |
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MAJD Moving and Storage
Chicago, IL 60645
| 9.0 miles |
5' x 6' Unit
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$59.95 per month Online Special! |
MAJD Moving and Storage
Chicago, IL 60645 Distance: 9.0 miles 5' x 6': $59.95 |
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Safeguard Self Storage - Chicago - Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
| 1.4 miles |
5' x 10' Unit
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$127.00
per month |
Safeguard Self Storage - Chicago - Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605 Distance: 1.4 miles 5' x 10': $127.00 |
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The Lock Up Storage Centers - Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
| 2.5 miles |
5' x 7½' Unit
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$105.00
per month |
The Lock Up Storage Centers - Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614 Distance: 2.5 miles 5' x 7½': $105.00 |
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East Bank Storage - Lake & Halsted
Chicago, IL 60661
| 0.7 miles |
5' x 4' Unit
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$63.00
per month |
East Bank Storage - Lake & Halsted
Chicago, IL 60661 Distance: 0.7 miles 5' x 4': $63.00 |
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Aaron Bros Self Storage
Chicago, IL 60653
| 4.4 miles |
5' x 5' Unit
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$70.00
per month |
Aaron Bros Self Storage
Chicago, IL 60653 Distance: 4.4 miles 5' x 5': $70.00 |
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Metro Self Storage - Chicago/Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60654
| 0.8 miles |
5' x 5' Unit
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$54.00 per month Online Special! |
Metro Self Storage - Chicago/Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60654 Distance: 0.8 miles 5' x 5': $54.00 |
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Hyde Park Self Storage
Chicago, IL 60615
| 5.9 miles |
5' x 5' Unit
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$65.00
per month |
Hyde Park Self Storage
Chicago, IL 60615 Distance: 5.9 miles 5' x 5': $65.00 |
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Chicago Northside Storage-Lakeview
Chicago, IL 60618
| 4.5 miles |
5' x 7½' Unit
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$59.00 per month Online Special! |
Chicago Northside Storage-Lakeview
Chicago, IL 60618 Distance: 4.5 miles 5' x 7½': $59.00 |
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LifeStorage of South West Loop
Chicago, IL 60607
| 0.9 miles |
4' x 4' Locker
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$39.00
per month |
LifeStorage of South West Loop
Chicago, IL 60607 Distance: 0.9 miles 4' x 4': $39.00 |