Which Chicago storage location is right for you?
US Storage Centers – Chicago – Orleans (1516 N Orleans St): explore Old Town storage units and the wine vault — interior units and lockers 4x4–20x20, premium temperature-managed units, and a dedicated wine vault. Best for Near North Side apartments, condo dwellers, downtown businesses, and wine collectors.
Need drive-up, vehicle, or RV storage? See climate-controlled and drive-up storage in Wilmette — about 14 miles north via the Edens Expressway.
Why does Chicago need self storage?
Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States, and the neighborhoods around our Old Town facility — Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, River North, the Near North Side — are some of the densest in the Midwest, dominated by condos, walk-ups, and high-rises where closet space is scarce and a parking spot doubles as storage at your own risk. Old Town itself, anchored by the Wells Street corridor and The Second City, mixes historic housing with new development. Storage two blocks from the CTA Sedgwick station means city residents can offload seasonal gear, bikes, and business inventory without a car — and collectors can keep wine out of radiator-heated apartments in a purpose-built vault.
Why choose US Storage Centers in Chicago?
Real local people run this for you: our on-site teams know their customers by name and their buildings inside out. Nationally trusted, personally run — US Storage Centers has been privately owned since 1985, with the reach of a national operator and the attention of a neighborhood business. Storage that gives back: through Kure It and Charity Storage, rentals help fund cancer research and local causes. And it's easy, on your terms — month-to-month rentals, free online reservations, and clear, current rates in the live unit listings.
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What storage unit sizes are available in Chicago?
|
Size |
Best For |
| Wine locker, 8 – 625 cases | Wine collections from starter to full cellar |
| Locker / 4 x 4 | Bikes, boxes, ski gear, seasonal rotation |
| 5 × 5 | Closet overflow, small furniture |
| 5 x 8 / 5 × 10 | Studio apartment contents |
| 7 x 10 / 8 x 8 | One-bedroom overflow |
| 10 × 10 | One-bedroom home |
| 10 × 15 | Two-bedroom home |
| 10 × 20 | Larger condo or house move |
| 15 x 15 to 20 x 20 | Full household or business inventory |
*Current rates and unit availability appear in the live unit listings on this page.
Chicago Storage FAQ
How much do storage units cost in Chicago?
Storage in Chicago costs more per square foot than the suburbs — downtown-adjacent land is expensive and most buildings are multi-story interior facilities. Small units and lockers are an economical way in. Current rates and unit availability for every size at our Old Town facility appear in the live unit listings on its page.
Where is US Storage Centers located in Chicago?
Our Chicago facility is at 1516 N Orleans St in Old Town, on the Near North Side at Orleans and North Avenue — minutes from Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, and River North, and about two blocks from the CTA Sedgwick station on the Brown and Purple Lines.
Does US Storage Centers offer wine storage in Chicago?
Yes. The Old Town facility houses a dedicated, temperature-managed wine vault with roughly 640 wine lockers ranging from 8-case to 625-case capacities — one of the few wine storage options inside a self storage facility on the Near North Side.
Is there car or RV storage in Chicago at US Storage Centers?
Our Chicago Old Town facility is an interior building without car, RV, or drive-up storage. For vehicle and RV parking, our Wilmette facility on the North Shore — about 14 miles north via the Edens Expressway — offers open parking spaces alongside drive-up and climate-controlled units.
Do I need climate-controlled storage in Chicago?
For anything sensitive to temperature swings, yes. Chicago summers regularly top 90°F and winters drop below zero, and standard interior units track outdoor conditions more closely than most people expect. Our Old Town facility offers premium temperature-managed units for furniture, electronics, and documents, plus a dedicated wine vault.
What size storage unit do I need for a Chicago apartment?
A 5x5 handles a closet's worth of boxes and small furniture; a 5x10 fits a studio's overflow; a 10x10 holds a one-bedroom apartment. If you're between leases and storing a full one-bedroom plus appliances, step up to a 10x15. The size guide on this page walks through each option.