Our West Loop facility features climate-controlled units, an indoor loading dock, elevator access, and 24/7 video surveillance — designed to protect temperature-sensitive belongings while keeping move-in and move-out convenient.Chicago's freezing winters and humid summers can damage sensitive belongings. Our climate-controlled storage units help protect items from extreme temperatures and humidity.
Climate-controlled storage is ideal for:
Electronics
Leather and Wood Furniture
Vinyl Records
Medications
Wine and Champagne
Photographs, Papers, and Important Documents
Temperature-regulated storage helps keep your belongings protected year-round.
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Many Chicago apartments offer limited closet space, basement storage, or garages. Storage units provide a convenient solution for residents who need extra room. Our customers use storage units to:
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store bikes and sports equipment
declutter apartments and condos
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Climate-controlled storage is ideal for:
Electronics
Leather and Wood Furniture
Vinyl Records
Medications
Wine and Champagne
Photographs, Papers, and Important Documents
Temperature-regulated storage helps keep your belongings protected year-round.
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restaurant supplies
office furniture and equipment
marketing materials
event displays and trade show materials
Many Chicago apartments offer limited closet space, basement storage, or garages. Storage units provide a convenient solution for residents who need extra room. Our customers use storage units to:
store seasonal clothing and winter gear
keep furniture safe during moves
store bikes and sports equipment
declutter apartments and condos
organize household belongings
Our facility includes compact 3x3 storage lockers for small personal items, as well as 10x22 storage units, large enough for multi-room household storage.
Whether you're decluttering, moving, or expanding your business, we have a storage solution that fits. Unsure of what size would work best for your storage needs? Use our Storage Unit Size Guide to find the perfect space before you move in.
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Just steps from VCA Animal Care Center of Chicago and minutes from the restaurants, offices, and apartments of the West Loop, our facility offers secure, easy-to-access storage in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Whether you live in West Loop, Greektown, Little Italy, West Town, River West, or the Near West Side, Storage Star provides clean, secure, climate-controlled storage with convenient access and modern amenities.
Looking for convenient storage in Chicago? Storage Star offers modern features designed to make storing simple and secure:
Secure gate access
Video surveillance
Ground-level, first-floor storage units
Elevator access to upper floors
Covered heated loading bay
Interior loading dock
Online bill pay, autopay & acceptance of all major credit cards
Moving and packing supplies available on-site
Month-to-month rentals
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On-site management team
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From Downtown Chicago / The Loop:
Head west on Washington St. Continue past Halsted St and Ogden Ave — the facility will be on your right, just past Racine Ave, in the West Loop.
From I-90/I-94 (Kennedy/Dan Ryan Expressway):
Exit at Madison St and head east. Turn left (north) onto Racine Ave, then right (east) onto Washington Blvd. We're just ahead on the right.
From I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway), Eastbound:
Exit at Ogden Ave/Damen Ave and head north, then turn right (east) onto Washington Blvd. Continue about a half mile — the facility is on your right.
Public Transit:
Take the CTA Green or Pink Line to the Ashland Ave station, then walk about 5 minutes east on Washington Blvd. The #20 Madison bus also stops nearby.
Rent your West Loop storage unit online today or visit Storage Star at 1242 W Washington Blvd, located at the corner of Washington Blvd and Elizabeth Street. We've got the extra space you need for your Chicago apartment, home, or business.
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