Climate Controlled storage spaces provide a temperature controlled environment for your belongings. These spaces keep your items cool in the summer and heated in the winter, and are ideal for protecting items such as wood, electronics, and plastic that can be damaged from temperature changes and extremes. Learn more about the benefits of climate controlled storage here.
Rent our Moving Van or Truck with your Storage Rental!
When you rent storage, you can rent our moving van or truck! Rental times will vary based on time slot availability, and we allow one use per storage space rented. For further details contact your local storage manager or read our van and truck rental guide here.
Extended Access Hours
Even when our office is closed, you can access your space well before and after our office hours! You enter your personal access code at a keypad to access the property. Your space is secured with a lock, and only you have the key!
Surveillance Cameras
Smile, you're on camera! Surveillance cameras are positioned throughout the facility to create a safer environment by monitoring traffic in and out of the facility and deterring trespassers.
54' Truck Access
The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 54' tractor trailers.
Boxes & Packing Supplies Sold Here
This Life Storage location carries a full line of moving and storage supplies such as boxes, packing tape, packing materials, and more! Our supplies help move awkward items like wardrobes and big screen TVs and keep delicate items like dishes safe during moving and storage. Stop in our office before the big move for your supplies! For helpful moving and packing tips, visit our guide here.
Customer Reviews - Life Storage #560, Elgin
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Elgin, and in every city where we do business. That's why we routinely ask our customers about their experience with us and challenge ourselves to make it better. You can read what customers think about us here on our website - over the past four years, we've had over 100,000 customers respond to our surveys and tell us what they think. We publish their reviews here, and we're proud of the result!
4.91 out of 5
based on 20 of our most recent Reviews
Barbara from Brookfield, IL
5.0 out of 5
"Just happy with overall experience there and we still are using them. Happy they are so easy to work with.
Thanks you,"
Review posted on September 04, 2019
Maxine from South Elgin, IL
5.0 out of 5
"All my questions were answered and great storage rates"
Review posted on July 30, 2019
Christine from Beaufort, SC
5.0 out of 5
"Staff were extremely helpful and very personable, especially because I was in crisis mode!"
Review posted on July 30, 2019
Anonymous from Algonquin, IL
5.0 out of 5
"Betty is OUTSTANDING. Because of her incredible customer service, not only do we have a storage space, but we have opened a satellite office at the Elgin location."
Review posted on June 12, 2019
Michelle from Huntley, IL
5.0 out of 5
"Very personalized approach to dealing with me and my move in/move out. I really appreciated this!"
Review posted on April 24, 2019
Paul from Glendale Heights, IL
5.0 out of 5
"The store manager was great. She was so helpful from the beginning when I moved in to the end of my term. Great people!"
Review posted on April 24, 2019
Stacey from Elgin, IL
5.0 out of 5
"Your personal were fantastic to deal with but their equipment (computer) failed multiple times and caused significant time delays. Your team did their best with what they were given but just wanted to address the only hiccup in securing a new storage facility. This location is always spotless and clean. I enjoy the staff and support. Thank you."
Review posted on April 11, 2019
Cecilia from Elgin, IL
4.6 out of 5
"Robert and Joseph were always very friendly and helpful on the phone.
Thank you."
Review posted on May 23, 2018
William from West Dundee, IL
4.9 out of 5
"our storage facility in elgin worked with us when our movers came to empty our storage unit. Their assistance was truly appreciated. We will miss this facility."
Review posted on October 24, 2017
Vanessa from Jar, NO
4.7 out of 5
"The associate I dealt with was exceptional. He helped us move from one storage unit to another and made our switch very easy. I wish I remembered his name because he should be commended!"
Review posted on October 02, 2017
Barbara from Elgin, IL
5.0 out of 5
"I have always been very happy with the employees in your Elgin Il office. They are always nice and take care of whatever my needs are."
Review posted on September 27, 2017
Michele from West Dundee, IL
5.0 out of 5
"the staff is very helpful and keep me posted on deliveries as I receive quite a few. they are always friendly and polite"
Review posted on August 27, 2017
Mark from Dundee, IL
5.0 out of 5
"From start to finish everything was handled promptly,professionally, and courteously.
I am completely satisfied. Thank you."
Review posted on July 31, 2017
Eric from Elgin, IL
4.1 out of 5
"everthing is great, a reminder either text or email would be nice when rent is due."
Review posted on July 11, 2017
Ginger from Roselle, IL
4.8 out of 5
"Love the location and the layout. Nice you clean the windows and the floors. Just recall seeing some scuffs here and there but the probably come from the carts....."
Review posted on May 25, 2017
Amy from Carpentersville, IL
5.0 out of 5
"This was our first time getting a storage unit, so we didn't know what to expect. Everything was top notch and we'd recommend you to anyone looking for storage!"
Review posted on April 26, 2017
Jeffrey from West Dundee, IL
5.0 out of 5
"I have been a customer for a long time at this location, 5+ years. I have to say, the new staff is about the best. When I first moved in I thought the staff was fantastic and then over the years, the staff changed and it was just so so. Now, Mark is fantastic and has been extremely helpful!"
Review posted on April 26, 2017
Barbara from Palestine, TX
5.0 out of 5
"You have one of the cleanest storage places that I have ever stored with and that has been a few.When my stufff arrived down here it was all clean with no dust on it at all. The driver said the young man who was on duty that day was one of the nicest people he has ever met out there!!I know you are a new Co so just keep up the good work that the previous owners did!!"
Review posted on January 23, 2017
Raymond from Elk Grove Village, IL
5.0 out of 5
"Freddie and Mike are exceptionally professional and helpful. They went out of their way to be helpful and always followed up by phone exactly when they said they would. I give them exceptionally high marks in customer service. "
Review posted on October 23, 2016
Karen from West Dundee, IL
5.0 out of 5
"Office staff is excellent and easy to work with. Freddie opened my storage 3 years ago and he was kind during a difficult time and always greets me by name when I come in. I am happy to pay for quality, however, your prices are a bit high. That is the only thing I would like to see changed."
Review posted on September 27, 2016
*Storage unit size is approximate. Offers and promotions are restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability. Offers and promotions may not be combined with other offers or promotions, and are limited to new rentals - space transfers and additional rentals are excluded. Pricing and discounts may exclude fees and costs for additional services.
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Tips for packing your storage unit
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Serving Chicago, Elgin and West Dundee
Our self storage facility on Airport Rd is located north of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (Toll Road), between River Ridge Dr and Highpoint Dr, near River Valley Memorial Gardens. Click here for directions.
At Life Storage Facility #560, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts, and other neighborhoods in Elgin, IL. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Chicago.
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