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Extra Space Storage - 3695 - Chicago - Desplaines St

Extra Space Storage - 3695 - Chicago - Desplaines St

Chicago, IL 60654
1.1 miles away
Rating 5 2 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $159
Drive Up Access
5' x 10'Starting at $159.00 per month View Availability
CubeSmart Self Storage - Bellwood SPECIALS AVAILABLE

CubeSmart Self Storage - Bellwood

Bellwood, IL 60104
12.3 miles away
Rating 4.5 16 Reviews

SPECIAL: 40% Off and First Month Free

  • 5' x 10' $79.80
Drive Up Access
5' x 10'Starting at $79.80 per month View Availability
Extra Space Storage - 3450 - Morton Grove - Oakton St

Extra Space Storage - 3450 - Morton Grove - Oakton St

Morton Grove, IL 60053
13.1 miles away
Rating 4.5 8 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $75
Drive Up Access
5' x 10'Starting at $75.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - Chicago - 5901 S Harlem Ave SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Public Storage - Chicago - 5901 S Harlem Ave

Chicago, IL 60638
10.9 miles away
Rating 4.5 14 Reviews

SPECIAL: 2nd Month Free

  • 5' x 10' $105
Drive Up Access, Roll Up Door
5' x 10'Starting at $105.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - Chicago - 4220 West 47th Street SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Public Storage - Chicago - 4220 West 47th Street

Chicago, IL 60632
7 miles away
Rating 5 24 Reviews

SPECIAL: $1 first month rent

  • 5' x 10' $106
Drive Up Access, Swing Door
5' x 10'Starting at $106.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - Bedford Park - 7000 S Cicero Ave SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Public Storage - Bedford Park - 7000 S Cicero Ave

Bedford Park, IL 60638
9.8 miles away
Rating 4.5 33 Reviews

SPECIAL: $1 first month rent

  • 5' x 10' $103
Drive Up Access, Roll Up Door
5' x 10'Starting at $103.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - Burbank - 6990 W 79th Street

Public Storage - Burbank - 6990 W 79th Street

Burbank, IL 60459
12.3 miles away
Rating 5 17 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $64
Drive Up Access, Roll Up Door
5' x 10'Starting at $64.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - River Grove - 1700 North 5th Ave

Public Storage - River Grove - 1700 North 5th Ave

River Grove, IL 60171
11.1 miles away
Rating 4.5 37 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $67
Drive Up Access, Roll Up Door
5' x 10'Starting at $67.00 per month View Availability
Extra Space Storage - 1709 - Chicago - 95th St

Extra Space Storage - 1709 - Chicago - 95th St

Chicago, IL 60619
10.9 miles away
Rating 5 4 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $136
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5' x 10'Starting at $136.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - Bridgeview - 10024 S Harlem Ave SPECIALS AVAILABLE

Public Storage - Bridgeview - 10024 S Harlem Ave

Bridgeview, IL 60455
14.5 miles away
Rating 4.5 30 Reviews

SPECIAL: Memorial Day Sale

  • 5' x 10' $35
Drive Up Access, Roll Up Door
5' x 10'Starting at $35.00 per month View Availability
Extra Space Storage - 3381 - Alsip - 111th Street

Extra Space Storage - 3381 - Alsip - 111th Street

Alsip, IL 60803
14.4 miles away
Rating 5 11 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $64
Drive Up Access
5' x 10'Starting at $64.00 per month View Availability
Extra Space Storage - 8381 - Chicago - Elston Ave

Extra Space Storage - 8381 - Chicago - Elston Ave

Chicago, IL 60630
8.8 miles away
  • 5' x 10' $130
Drive Up Access
5' x 10'Starting at $130.00 per month View Availability
Public Storage - Alsip - 4849 W 115th Street

Public Storage - Alsip - 4849 W 115th Street

Alsip, IL 60803
14.6 miles away
Rating 4.5 49 Reviews
  • 5' x 10' $48
Drive Up Access, Roll Up Door
5' x 10'Starting at $48.00 per month View Availability
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Chicago Self Storage Units

The uniqueness of life in Chicago is unrivalled by any other city in the nation, considering that this is the home of the deep-dish pizza, improvisational comedy, blues music and a diverse population with roots that are simultaneously American, African, Asian, European, Hispanic and Native American. Against the backdrop of performance art, surrealist painting, the Chicago hot dog and excellent educational institutions, center of finance, technology and business is home to millions of proud locals that make it the third most populated city in the United States. Considering the great number of people in this city, it is no wonder that local industries, such as the Chicago self storage industry thrive.

Storing 101 for the Chicago Climate

The uniqueness of Chicago and Chicagoans extends to the weather. The location of the city and weather patterns experienced by this region on the banks of the fifth largest freshwater body in the world create hot and humid weather conditions in the summer. The high temperatures in the summer can be the ideal situation for mold to grow on items in storage and can also cause heat related damage. This means you should not even consider getting storage unless you're choosing a climate controlled Chicago storage unit.

Choosing a Chicago Storage Unit

If you thought that was the greatest of worries with Chicago Self Storage, you should also know that the city sees an average of four inches of rain during the summer, which makes flooding very likely, especially on the banks of Lake Michigan. The localized flood damage that can be caused by these conditions means you should seek a storage unit that is geographically very strategic to minimize flooding. This isn't the only precaution you need to take; no matter where your self storage unit is, use shelves and pallets to be on the safe side!

Knowing what to pack and when

Chicagoan culture is also defined by outdoor recreation. As soon as the ice melts and the sun starts to shine, locals can be found in parks and on walkways or on a jet ski enjoying the water. There are annual water skiing competitions and boating events. This means that a majority of Chicago residents need places to store their recreational equipment and need to know the right times to put these things away. In the winter those canoes, jet skis and water sports equipment needs to go, as do your gardening equipment and camping gear. Let's not forget all the fishing equipment you might have stashed in your closet! In the summer, look to pack away the sleds, skiing equipment, ice skates and snowmobiles in self storage. If you come from Oak Park IL or the like, getting a storage unit in Chicago for these items will only make it more convenient when the right season hits and you take them out again!