Real Estate & Moving, Illinois

Storage Unit cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Storage Unit figure in Chicago is about $132 per month, about 20% above the national figure of $110.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$132

per month

Fair price range: $60 to $264

On the low end
$60
On the high end
$264

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Down 4.6%past year

Down 2.8%over five years

How prices for moving, storage and freight services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Moving, storage, freight expense, CUUR0000SEHP03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Size
  2. Climate control
  3. Location
  4. Promo months
  5. Insurance

Ways to pay less

  1. Take the promo then leave
  2. Choose the smallest size
  3. Skip climate if you can
  4. Compare two facilities
  5. Declutter instead of storing

Storage Unit in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$132
$60 to $264
National typical$110
$50 to $220
Naperville, IL$125
$57 to $251
Aurora, IL$112
$51 to $224
Joliet, IL$106
$48 to $211
Anaheim, CA$132
$60 to $264
Concord, CA$132
$60 to $264

Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Storage Unit in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Storage Unit typically costs about $132 per month, with most prices between $60 and $264.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

Prices in Chicago run about 20% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.