Storage units in Essex, IL, and nearby area - 30 listings with over 223 spaces
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Essex Self Storage - 445 South East Street, Essex, IL 60935
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Security Camera
$55Small 5x10$75Medium 10x10$100Large 10x20
Coal Bin Self Storage - 655 South Marguerite Street, Coal City, IL 60416
- Drive-Up Access
- Onsite Manager
- Security Camera
$75Small 5x10$105Medium 10x10$170Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 4712 South Carbon Hill Road, Gardner, IL 60424]()
Molly MaLovely's Storage - 4712 South Carbon Hill Road, Gardner, IL 60424
- Drive-Up Access
- Onsite Manager
- Contactless Renting
$60Small 10x5$95Medium 10x10$34Large 14x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 2920 Division Street, Diamond, IL 60416]()
Hometown Storage - 2920 Division Street, Diamond, IL 60416
- Drive-Up Access
- Onsite Manager
- Security Camera
$55Small 5x8$95Medium 10x10$50Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 1370 North Route 47, Morris, IL 60450]()
Route 47 Lock Up Self Storage - 1370 North Route 47, Morris, IL 60450
- Drive-Up Access
- Unstaffed Location
![Storage Units for Rent available at 300 South Spruce Street, Manteno, IL 60950]()
Storage Sense - 300 South Spruce Street, Manteno, IL 60950
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- 24 hour access
$80Small 5x10$72Medium 10x10$159Large 10x25![Storage Units for Rent available at 1000 South Ridge Road, Minooka, IL 60447]()
Extra Space Storage - 1000 South Ridge Road, Minooka, IL 60447
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
- Onsite Manager
$44Small 5x5$120Medium 10x10$186Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 24126 South Northern Illinois Drive, Channahon, IL 60410]()
E - Z Self Storage - 24126 South Northern Illinois Drive, Channahon, IL 60410
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Unstaffed Location
$100Medium 10x10$150Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 441 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914]()
Affordable Mini Storage - 441 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Climate-Controlled
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
$74Small 5x10$99Medium 10x10$60Large 12x30![Storage Units for Rent available at 575 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914]()
Public Storage - 575 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- Drive-Up Access
$77Small 5x10$105Medium 10x10$64Large 12x30![Storage Units for Rent available at 2019 Illinois Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901]()
Storage Sense - 2019 Illinois Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
- Onsite Manager
$89Small 5x10$156Medium 10x15$29Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 1885 North State Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914]()
Affordable Mini Storage - 1885 North State Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- 24 hour access
$74Small 5x10$99Medium 10x10$60Large 12x30![Storage Units for Rent available at 400 East Brannick Road, Minooka, IL 60447]()
Store Space Self Storage - 400 East Brannick Road, Minooka, IL 60447
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
- Onsite Manager
$92Small 10x5$84Medium 10x10$208Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 530 SW Mondamin Street, Minooka, IL 60447]()
Secure Storage - 530 SW Mondamin Street, Minooka, IL 60447
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- Onsite Manager
$39Small 5x5$142Medium 10x10![Storage Units for Rent available at 7855 North State 50 Route, Manteno, IL 60950]()
Amberstone Storage - 7855 North State 50 Route, Manteno, IL 60950
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- 24 hour access
$50Small 5x10$75Medium 10x10$55Large 11x24![Storage Units for Rent available at 1806 North Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914]()
Storage Sense - 1806 North Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- Drive-Up Access
$65Small 5x10$82Medium 10x10$144Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 730 Christine Drive, Bradley, IL 60915]()
Saturday Storage - 730 Christine Drive, Bradley, IL 60915
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Contactless Renting
$40Small 5x5$100Medium 10x10$165Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 1847 Armour Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914]()
Public Storage - 1847 Armour Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- Drive-Up Access
$92Small 5x10$113Medium 10x10$162Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 1571 West US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450]()
Secure Storage of Morris - 1571 West US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- Drive-Up Access
$111Medium 10x10$85Large 12x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 1545 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914]()
Affordable Mini Storage - 1545 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- 24 hour access
$74Small 5x10$99Medium 10x10$60Large 12x30![Storage Units for Rent available at 620 West Gore Road, Morris, IL 60450]()
Ace Storage - 620 West Gore Road, Morris, IL 60450
- Drive-Up Access
- Security Camera
- Gate
$64Small 9x6$99Medium 10x10$108Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 2000 Grinnell Road, Kankakee, IL 60901]()
Grinnell Road Storage - 2000 Grinnell Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Drive-Up Access
- Onsite Manager
- Security Camera
![Storage Units for Rent available at 24130 West Riverside Drive, Channahon, IL 60410]()
Extra Space Storage - 24130 West Riverside Drive, Channahon, IL 60410
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- 24 hour access
$64Small 5x10$108Medium 10x10$80Large 10x25![Storage Units for Rent available at 2660 South Cherry Hill Road, New Lenox, IL 60433]()
A1 Will County Storage - 2660 South Cherry Hill Road, New Lenox, IL 60433
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- Drive-Up Access
$65Small 5x5$145Medium 10x10$100Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 2121 Maxim Drive, Joliet, IL 60436]()
A Storage Place - 2121 Maxim Drive, Joliet, IL 60436
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
$100Medium 10x10$200Large 10x20- No Photo Available
![Storage Units for Rent available at 15325 West Baker Road, Manhattan, IL 60442]()
East Gate Storage - 15325 West Baker Road, Manhattan, IL 60442
- Indoor
- Drive-Up Access
- Security Camera
![Storage Units for Rent available at 24614 South US - 52, Manhattan, IL 60442]()
Cubby Holes Mini Storage - 24614 South US - 52, Manhattan, IL 60442
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Onsite Manager
$70Small 5x10$120Medium 10x10$175Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 4014 McDonough, Joliet, IL 60436]()
Grate Self Storage - 4014 McDonough, Joliet, IL 60436
- Drive-Up Access
- Onsite Manager
- Security Camera
$65Small 5x10$110Medium 10x10$190Large 10x20![Storage Units for Rent available at 105 Grove Street, Manteno, IL 60950]()
Manteno Self Storage - 105 Grove Street, Manteno, IL 60950
- Drive-Up Access
- Security Camera
- Gate
- No Photo Available
![Storage Units for Rent available at 1711 East Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433]()
A1 Will County Storage #2 - 1711 East Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433
- Climate-Controlled
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
$65Small 5x5$145Medium 10x10$100Large 10x20
Check out storage units in nearby cities:
- Coal City, IL 10 mi away from $50/mo
- Channahon, IL 17 mi away from $59/mo
- Morris, IL 19 mi away from $64/mo
- Manhattan, IL 19 mi away from $70/mo
- Peotone, IL 23 mi away from $60/mo
- Shorewood, IL 23 mi away from $45/mo
- New Lenox, IL 26 mi away from $43/mo
- Monee, IL 28 mi away from $32/mo
- Crest Hill, IL 28 mi away from $27/mo
- Frankfort, IL 28 mi away from $37/mo
- Mokena, IL 29 mi away from $25/mo
- Lockport, IL 30 mi away from $39/mo
- Plainfield, IL 30 mi away from $29/mo
- Romeoville, IL 32 mi away from $40/mo
- Homer Glen, IL 32 mi away from $28/mo
- Matteson, IL 33 mi away from $34/mo
- Tinley Park, IL 34 mi away from $34/mo
- Orland Hills, IL 34 mi away from $34/mo
- Orland Park, IL 35 mi away from $30/mo
- South Chicago Heights, IL 36 mi away from $28/mo
Need more options? Browse storage units in other Illinois cities!
- Chicago, IL from $12/mo
- Aurora, IL from $20/mo
- Naperville, IL from $22/mo
- Joliet, IL from $44/mo
- Rockford, IL from $18/mo
- Elgin, IL from $9/mo
- Springfield, IL from $15/mo
- Peoria, IL from $7/mo
- Champaign, IL from $10/mo
- Waukegan, IL from $32/mo
- Cicero, IL from $50/mo
- Schaumburg, IL from $36/mo
- Evanston, IL from $38/mo
- Arlington Heights, IL from $26/mo
- Bolingbrook, IL from $22/mo
- Palatine, IL from $24/mo
- Skokie, IL from $30/mo
- Des Plaines, IL from $28/mo
Average storage prices in Essex (updated April 2026)
With prices starting at $55, you’ll find everything from compact locker-sized units to large spaces for cars, RVs or household goods.
Prices typically vary depending on the unit size and whether it’s climate controlled.
| Unit Size | Non-Climate-Controlled Units | Climate-Controlled Units |
|---|---|---|
| 5x10 | $55 | $55 |
| 10x10 | $75 | $75 |
| 10x20 | $108 | $108 |
| 10x30 | $143 | $143 |
| Average (all sizes) | $95 | $95 |
Note: Street rate data provided by Yardi Matrix.
Cheap storage units in Essex
100% of local storage listings are priced below the city’s average, giving you plenty of budget-friendly options.
- Small storage units (perfect for boxes, seasonal items, or a studio apartment) start as low as $55
- Medium storage units (great for 1- to 2-bedroom homes) are available from just $75
- Large storage units (ideal for multi-room moves or business inventory) start around $100
Types of storage available in Essex
Standard Non-Climate Controlled Units: Non-climate-controlled storage units are suitable for items that aren't sensitive to humidity or temperature fluctuations. These units may be located either inside a building or outdoors – outdoor units often feature drive-up access for convenient loading and unloading.
In Essex, you can rent a non-climate-controlled storage unit for an average of $95 per month.
Climate-Controlled Units: Climate-controlled units maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels year-round, protecting everything from electronics and wooden furniture to antiques, artwork, books and important documents.
The average rate for a 10'x10' climate-controlled storage unit in Essex is around $75 per month — a smart investment to ensure your valuables stay protected.
Vehicle Storage Options: Perfect for outdoor adventurers, seasonal travelers and classic car collectors, specialized storage spaces offer a secure place to store cars, SUVs, vans, RVs, boats and other types of vehicles.
How to choose the right storage unit in Essex
Here are a few simple things to keep in mind when choosing a storage unit in Essex:
- Think about the weather
- If you’re storing things like electronics, wooden furniture or photos, go with a climate-controlled unit to keep them safe.
- Check when you can get in
- Need late-night access? Some places offer 24/7 entry, while others stick to regular business hours. Make sure you pick a facility whose opening hours work for your schedule.
- Make sure it feels secure
- Look for places with gated access, security cameras and someone on-site. It’s your stuff — you want it protected.
- Shop around for deals
- Prices can vary a lot. It’s worth checking a few places – some even offer discounts for your first month.
- See what others are saying
- Online reviews can give you the real scoop on customer service, cleanliness, and how a facility treats its renters.
- Don’t forget about insurance
- Most storage places require it. Some offer it themselves, or you might already be covered through your renters or homeowners insurance.
Take a few minutes to check these things off your list, and you’ll be set up with a storage unit that actually works for you — without overpaying or guessing.
Frequently asked questions
How safe is self storage?
Most self storage facilities have some level of security, often including surveillance cameras and gated access. Popular security features include video surveillance and secure entry systems. Know that the facility comes with a strong security setup can give you confidence that your belongings are safe until you need them again.
What is climate-controlled storage?
Climate-controlled storage refers to a type of storage where temperature and humidity. The primary goal of climate control is to protect your belongings from environmental damage. Items that are sensitive or fragile, like furniture, appliances or antiques, aren't built to endure fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Without climate control, a standard self storage unit can expose these types of possessions to common damage like mold, mildew, rust, and corrosion.
What items cannot be put in storage?
Generally, avoid storing plants, food, live animals, hazardous and wet items among other. However, ask the facility you plan on renting from to find out the specific list of items that can't be put in storage.
Can I go to my storage unit anytime?
Access to your unit can vary depending on the facility. Some self storage locations offer 24/7 access, while others limit entry to specific operating hours that can vary. It's also a good idea to ask what their access schedule prior renting a unit to see if it matches your needs.
Methodology Note: Self storage data - including pricing and unit information - is analyzed and curated by RentCafe Self Storage. Statements reflect local market coverage and storage availability trends within the area.
Data sources: RentCafe Self Storage Research, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census.