Extra Space Storage - 1242 West Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
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Amenities
- Climate-Controlled
- Indoor
- 24 hour access
- Drive-Up Access
- Retail Available
- Onsite Manager
- Truck Rentals
- Contactless Renting
- Security Camera
- Gate
- Parking
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elevators
- Multi-Level Storage
- Online Payment
What customers are saying
Read some helpful reviews of Extra Space Storage at 1242 West Washington Blvd, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.
Overview
Located at 1242 West Washington Blvd in Chicago’s bustling West Loop neighborhood, this Extra Space Storage facility offers a range of small, medium, and large units to suit different storage needs. Given Chicago's temperature fluctuations and humidity, the climate-controlled units are ideal for protecting delicate items like furniture, electronics, and clothing. The facility’s multi-level storage features convenient elevator access, making moving items to upper floors hassle-free.
This facility stands out with its modern amenities, including 24-hour access, contactless renting, and online payment options, offering flexibility and convenience for busy city dwellers. For those with vehicles, drive-up access and dedicated parking make loading and unloading straightforward. Security is prioritized with security cameras, gated entry, and an onsite manager ensuring peace of mind.
With retail moving supplies available and truck rentals, this Extra Space Storage is perfect for people transitioning between homes, apartments, or offices in Chicago. It’s a reliable choice for secure, flexible, and convenient storage solutions.
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Storage units in nearby cities
Here is how Chicago, IL, compares to other nearby cities. Overall, there are many other great self storage opportunities in the area. Berwyn, IL, is just 6 miles away and has 2 storage facilities. Monthly rents there start at $43. However, you could also drive to Lyons, IL, which is 8 miles away and which also offers storage units for as little as $77. Burbank, IL is also just 8 miles distant. Listings there show no less than 2 facilities, with unit prices starting from $50. Looking a bit further away, storage facilities in Forest Park, IL, and Oak Lawn, IL, have multiple types of units available, with monthly costs starting at $59 and $72, respectively.
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If you want to see how your city compares to others, you can start by checking out other facilities in trending cities. A wide array of storage units can be leased in Aurora, IL, Naperville, IL and Joliet, IL, where sizes and amenities may vary. Monthly rents for units in these cities are as low as $22, $29 and $42, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of amenities are available at Extra Space Storage - 1242 West Washington Blvd?
Storage units available at Extra Space Storage - 1242 West Washington Blvd include the following amenities: Climate-Controlled, Indoor, 24 hour access, Drive-Up Access, Retail Available, Onsite Manager, Truck Rentals, Contactless Renting, Security Camera, Gate, Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, Elevators, Multi-Level Storage and Online Payment. Depending on what you need to put away in storage, you can discover there are some things you absolutely need, so make sure you check with the facility manager that you'll find everything you need on site.
What unit sizes are available at Extra Space Storage - 1242 West Washington Blvd?
This particular storage facility provides self storage units of different sizes, ranging from 20 to 286 square feet. Space is not an issue! If you have more belongings to store, or simply bulkier items or even vehicles, you should go for larger storage units.
What type of storage unit do I need?
You already know how much stuff you need to put in self storage, so figuring out the unit size you need is the next step. Smaller units such as 5'x5' or 5'x10' spaces can usually be filled with the amount of items you would normally store in a closet: a few chairs and lamps, sports equipment, garden tools and some boxes.
Moving on to larger sizes, imagine the 10'x10' and 10'x15' units as similar to a bedroom or a living room – larger pieces of furniture, sturdier equipment and bicycles can fit here. Finally, a 10'x20' unit has enough space for the contents of a 3-bedroom house, while the larger 10'x30' space easily accommodates the contents of a loaded semi-truck.
What are the unit prices at Extra Space Storage - 1242 West Washington Blvd?
Monthly prices for units offered by Extra Space Storage - 1242 West Washington Blvd start from $25 and can go up to $768 for larger spaces.
Why is drive-up access important?
Accessibility and quickness are key when it comes to storage, so drive-up storage units are generally regarded as very convenient. Pull your car right up to your storage space, load, unload, and you're good to go! However, if you're mostly storing temperature-sensitive items, you should rather consider indoor storage units.
Why should I consider renting a climate-controlled unit?
Climate-controlled units maintain consistent temperatures and humidity levels all year round, making them perfect for all your sensitive items. Moisture and varying temperatures can damage a whole host of things, and that is why a lot of people choose to use climate-controlled units to store items like wooden furniture, electronics, artwork, documents and photographs, collectibles, antiques, etc. If the belongings you're storing are important to you, you should consider renting a climate-controlled unit.