Verified climate-controlled

Mini Mall Storage

1030 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
1,116 Google reviews

Mini Mall Storage says on its own website, minimallstorage.com, that it offers climate-controlled units. We last checked on Oct 25, 2026.

What their website says

"Drive Up and Climate Controlled Storage Units in Chicago, IL. By reducing exposure to excessive heat, freezing, and humidity, climate control can help prevent warping, cracking, mold, and moisture damage."

Source: minimallstorage.com

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Climate-controlled units listed

Size Features
5 x 5 ftelevator access elevator access
5 x 5 ftinterior interior
10 x 5 ftelevator access elevator access
5 x 10 ftelevator access elevator access
10 x 5 ftinterior interior
5 x 10 ftinterior interior
5 x 15 ftinterior interior
15 x 5 ftinterior interior
10 x 10 ftelevator access elevator access
5 x 20 ftelevator access elevator access
10 x 10 ftinterior interior
5 x 20 ftinterior interior
10 x 15 ftelevator access elevator access
10 x 15 ftinterior interior
10 x 20 ftelevator access elevator access
10 x 20 ftinterior interior
10 x 25 ftelevator access elevator access
10 x 30 ftelevator access elevator access
20 x 15 ftelevator access elevator access
10 x 30 ftinterior interior
30 x 10 ftinterior interior

Units from the facility's website on Oct 25, 2026. Confirm before renting.

Climate features

  • Mentions humidity
  • Elevator
  • Gated entry
  • Video cameras
  • Drive-up units
  • Vehicle and RV parking
  • Packing supplies

From their site: "Our climate controlled storage units are designed to maintain a consistent interior temperature and humidity range throughout the year, helping protect your belongings from any extreme temperature changes Chicago may have."

From minimallstorage.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 4.5 mi away)

How it compares

  • 1 of 2 verified climate-controlled facilities in ZIP 60642, ranked by number of Google reviews.
  • 3 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.

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.

Hours by day
Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday9 AM to 4:30 PM

What to ask this facility

  1. Is humidity actually controlled, and to what level?

    minimallstorage.com mentions humidity but doesn't say the units control it.

  2. What temperature range do the units stay in, summer and winter?

    minimallstorage.com doesn't list one. Near here, July highs average 81°F and January lows 20°F.

  3. What does a climate-controlled 5 x 5 cost per month?

    Mini Mall Storage lists 13 climate-controlled sizes online (5 x 5, 10 x 5, 5 x 10 and 10 more) but no prices.

  4. What are the gate access hours, and are they different from office hours?

    Office hours on Google: Mon to Sat, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Sun, 9 AM to 4:30 PM. minimallstorage.com doesn't mention 24-hour access.

Also verified nearby

  • The Lock Up Self Storage 1930 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 0.4 mi away ★ 4.8 (76)
  • Storage Star 1300 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Climate units from $17/mo 0.8 mi away ★ 4.9 (1,290)
  • StorageMart 1015 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642 0.8 mi away ★ 4.9 (520)