Storage Star
1242 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607Storage Star says on its own website, storagestar.com, that it offers climate-controlled units. We last checked on Oct 25, 2026.
What their website says
"All units at this location are climate-controlled, helping protect belongings from Chicago's temperature extremes throughout the year. At Storage Star on W Washington Blvd, smaller storage lockers may start around $20 per month, while larger climate-controlled units for apartment moves or business storage typically cost more."
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Climate-controlled units listed
| Size | Features | Online | In store |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 3 ft | $10/mo | $12/mo | |
| 3 x 3 ft | $15/mo | $25/mo | |
| 3 x 3 ftelevator access | elevator access | $16/mo | $27/mo |
| 4 x 3 ft | $10/mo | $17/mo | |
| 3 x 4 ft | $10/mo | $17/mo | |
| 4 x 3 ft | $21/mo | $35/mo | |
| 4 x 3 ftelevator access | elevator access | $22/mo50% OFF 1 MONTH DISCOUNT Web Rate | $37/mo |
| 3 x 5 ft | $10/mo | $15/mo | |
| 5 x 9 ftelevator access | elevator access | $57/mo | $95/mo |
| 4 x 12 ftelevator access | elevator access | $59/mo | $98/mo |
| 10 x 10 ftelevator access | elevator access | $118/mo | $197/mo |
| 10 x 10 ft1st floor access | 1st floor access | $149/mo | $248/mo |
| 10 x 11 ftelevator access | elevator access | $131/mo | $218/mo |
| 19 x 7 ft1st floor access | 1st floor access | $328/mo | $547/mo |
| 9 x 24 ft1st floor access | 1st floor access | $446/mo | $743/mo |
| 23 x 11 ftelevator access | elevator access | $540/mo | $900/mo |
Prices from the facility's website on Oct 25, 2026. Confirm before renting.
Climate features
- Ground-floor climate units
- Elevator
- 24-hour access
- Gated entry
- Video cameras
- Rent online
- Packing supplies
- On-site manager
From storagestar.com. Ask the facility which features apply to the unit you rent.
Local weather
- Average July high near this facility: 81°F. January low: 20°F. (NOAA, 1991-2020 normals from a station 3.2 mi away)
How it compares
- 1 of 2 verified climate-controlled facilities in ZIP 60607, ranked by number of Google reviews.
- 8 of 76 verified climate-controlled facilities in Chicago, ranked the same way.
- We read the websites of 113 storage facilities in Chicago. 79 of them (70%) say they offer climate-controlled units.
- Rated 4.9 on Google, 0.1 above the Chicago median of 4.8 across 76 rated facilities.
- Lists 24-hour access on its website. 37 of 76 Chicago facilities with amenity details do.
- 10x10 climate-controlled: $118/mo online, $5 above the Chicago median of $113 (28 facilities list an online price for this size).
Based on the facilities we've verified. Comparisons need at least 3 facilities.
Office hours
As listed on Google. Gate access hours can be different, so confirm with the facility.
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What to ask this facility
Do the climate-controlled units control humidity, or only temperature?
storagestar.com talks about climate control but doesn't mention humidity.
What temperature range do the units stay in, summer and winter?
storagestar.com doesn't list one. Near here, July highs average 81°F and January lows 20°F.
What will the monthly rate be after the promotion ends?
The site lists "50% OFF 1 MONTH DISCOUNT Web Rate" on at least one climate-controlled unit.
Also verified nearby
- Public Storage 947 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607 Climate units from $44/mo
- East Bank Storage 730 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661 Climate units from $72/mo
- The Lock Up Self Storage 350 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654