Storage Star
1300 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622Storage 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
"Storage Star offers climate-controlled and heated storage units designed to help protect your belongings from Chicago's humid summers and freezing winters. Climate-controlled storage is ideal for furniture, electronics, documents, photographs, artwork, clothing, and other temperature-sensitive items."
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Climate-controlled units listed
| Size | Features | Online | In store |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 5 ftelevator access | elevator access | $17/mo | $28/mo |
| 5 x 5 ftelevator access | elevator access | $33/mo | $55/mo |
| 9 x 5 ftelevator access | elevator access | $56/mo | $93/mo |
| 6 x 8 ftelevator access | elevator access | $56/mo50% OFF 1 MONTH DISCOUNT Web Rate | $93/mo |
| 5 x 10 ftelevator access | elevator access | $59/mo | $98/mo |
| 10 x 5 ftelevator access | elevator access | $59/mo | $98/mo |
| 10 x 7 ftelevator access | elevator access | $67/mo50% OFF 1 MONTH DISCOUNT Web Rate | $112/mo |
| 10 x 10 ftelevator access | elevator access | $113/mo50% OFF 1 MONTH DISCOUNT Web Rate | $188/mo |
| 10 x 12 ftelevator access | elevator access | $120/mo | $200/mo |
| 8 x 15 ftelevator access | elevator access | $120/mo | $200/mo |
| 10 x 15 ftelevator access | elevator access | $131/mo | $218/mo |
| 10 x 16 ftelevator access | elevator access | $135/mo | $225/mo |
| 20 x 15 ftelevator access | elevator access | $383/mo | $638/mo |
| 20 x 17 ftelevator access | elevator access | $446/mo | $743/mo |
Prices from the facility's website on Oct 25, 2026. Confirm before renting.
Climate features
- Mentions humidity
- Elevator
- Gated entry
- Video cameras
- Packing supplies
From their site: "Storage Star offers climate-controlled and heated storage units designed to help protect your belongings from Chicago's humid summers and freezing winters."
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 4.6 mi away)
How it compares
- The only verified climate-controlled facility in ZIP 60622.
- 1 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.
- 10x10 climate-controlled: $113/mo online, the same as 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
Is humidity actually controlled, and to what level?
storagestar.com mentions humidity but doesn't say the units control it.
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 are the gate access hours, and are they different from office hours?
Office hours on Google: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 6 PM; Sat, 9 AM to 4 PM; other days differ. storagestar.com doesn't mention 24-hour access.
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