5 Best Storage Units in Chicago (2026)

Mini Mall Storage on West North Avenue recently took over this location from Extra Space Storage and offers drive-up, climate-controlled, and vehicle storage units in a range of sizes. The facility handles small closets-sized units up to larger rooms, with published intro pricing starting around $56.76 per four weeks for a 5x5 climate-controlled unit. It's a straightforward self-storage operation with an on-site office and named staff running day-to-day operations.

Extra Space Storage on South Wabash is part of the national Extra Space chain, offering self-storage with non-traditional access hours. Reviewers describe multi-year stays here, with staff walking customers through move-out processes that stayed simple even after years in a unit. It's a downtown location aimed at both short-term movers and longer-term renters.

Public Storage on South Wabash is the Chicago outpost of the national Public Storage chain, offering self-storage, vehicle storage, and moving supplies. The location runs standard chain pricing and policies, with an on-site staff handling day-to-day account questions and discounts.

Devon Self Storage sits on South Canal Street in the South Loop, offering indoor, climate-controlled, and drive-up units along with vehicle and business storage. The facility includes 24-hour video surveillance, dollies and carts, elevator access, and month-to-month rentals with no deposit required. Wine storage is also available, a less common offering among the facilities on this list.

Safeguard Self Storage on South Wabash serves the South Loop with climate-controlled units, elevators, and package receiving service. Reviewers repeatedly single out one staff member, Mike, for walking customers through pricing and access. It's positioned as a more affordable alternative to the bigger chains nearby.