Self storage units near Chicago, IL at 2051 North Austin Ave

Office & Access Hours for Life Storage #424, Chicago

• Office Hours

  • Today: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed for lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
  • Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed for lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
  • Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed for lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
  • Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• Access Hours

  • Daily: 6:00am—10:00pm

• Closings

  • Tuesday, 12/25: All Day
  • Tuesday, 1/1: All Day

Life Storage #424, Chicago ‐ Features & Info

• Storage Facility Features

  • Climate Controlled Storage Units
  • Use our Moving Van or Truck Free with Storage Rental!
  • Extended Access Hours
  • Surveillance Cameras
  • Fenced & Lighted
  • Commercial Spaces Available
  • Vehicle/Boat Parking
  • 40' Truck Access
  • Boxes & Packing Supplies Sold Here
  • Customer deliveries accepted
  • Month-to-month storage rental
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Online account management

• Rental Requirements

  • Insurance required
  • Storage insurance available (third party)
  • $25 admin fee for new rentals
  • Payments due on 1st of the month

• Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Auto-payment
  • Online payment

• Vehicle Storage Available

  • Vehicle Title required
  • Vehicle Registration required
  • Must be in running condition/on trailer
  • Sales Tax on Vehicle Storage

• Climate Controlled Storage Units

  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.

• Use our Moving Van or Truck Free with Storage Rental!

  When you rent storage, we'll rent you our moving van or truck for free! You receive 25 miles free as well. 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.

• Fenced & Lighted

  Fencing around this facility is designed to limit access only to customers with assigned electronic access codes. Grounds, aisles and interior hallways are lighted for safety and convenience.

• Commercial Spaces Available

  This store has a number of commercial spaces for lease. These spaces can include private offices, retail frontage, or specially equipped warehouse spaces. If you're looking for a place to do business, we may have what you are looking for at a much lower rate than similar commercial spaces for lease in the area. Check out the commercial space for rent at this Life Storage - there are usually only a few to pick from, and they go fast!

• Vehicle/Boat Parking

  This facility offers month-to-month rental of parking for cars, trailers, and larger vehicles such as boats and RVs. Some spaces offer covering for protection from the elements - see specific space details for features. For a quick intro to vehicle storage, click here.

• 40' Truck Access

  The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 40' moving trucks.

• 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 #424, Chicago

• We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Chicago, 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!

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• • Overall Rating for Life Storage in Chicago (#424)
  4.75 out of 5 based on 38 of our most recent Reviews
• • Carol from Chicago, IL
  4.8 out of 5

  "Monica the Manager was kind , professional and thorough."

  June 16, 2018
• • Antonio from Broadview, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "As always The team and manager were exellent.professional and approachable"

  December 27, 2017
• • Philippa from Oak Park, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "I have used you before and I have never had a problem with the staff and facility everyone has been very helpful. This is why I returned."

  July 04, 2017
• • Terrell from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "He meet my expectations by being very informative and friendly. Great customer service! "

  December 22, 2016
• • Linda from Cicero, IL
  4.7 out of 5

  "Storage is very easy to get to. Very well lit. Clean up man always says hi. Very nice environment . Like it a lot."

  July 10, 2016
• • Lissethe from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Thank you for a great experience and keeping my things safe"

  June 24, 2016
• • Thomas from Oak Park, IL
  4.3 out of 5

  "overall, we were quite pleased. My only gripe is that the office would close for lunch at times when I needed the help of a live body. But the facility, storage unit and access to them were basically fine."

  June 23, 2016
• • Milagros from Chicago, IL
  4.8 out of 5

  "I received a call in the morning as stated when making my online reservations. I was greeted by Nicole and immediately attended in a pleasant and kind manner. It was a quick process because I filled out information before hand and also had all the supplies I needed to make my packing move easy. "

  June 04, 2016
• • Evelyn from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Thank you for you help, and cleanness of your facility."

  March 23, 2016
• • Tamika from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "When I first arrived the lady at the front desk was every polite kind and very well manner the she showed me the rope of getting around the storage the access is easy and simple the employees get a thumbs up ????????????"

  March 16, 2016
• • Mariano from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "the friendliness of the staff is amazing they treat you like family "

  January 26, 2016
• • Martin from Chicago, IL
  4.2 out of 5

  "I would have stayed, if your pricing could have been a little more competitive"

  December 23, 2015
• • Claudia from Oak Park, IL
  3.3 out of 5

  "There never is a dolly available to use. I had to leave several times without being able to complete my goals. HAVE DOLLIES AT HAND FOR PEOPLE TO USE"

  June 26, 2015
• • Sharron from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Positive and easy process. I have never used a storage facility before. I would recommend your facility to others."

  April 30, 2015
• • Stanley from Chicago, IL
  4.7 out of 5

  "I was very pleased with the staff who was very friendly and helpful in helping me to select the right size storage space for me. They even explained the benefit of me earning a free month of service on the storage space that I'm using. It turned out fine, the worksite is easily accessible and the security system is just fine."

  April 30, 2015
• • Philip from Oak Park, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "The staff at Uncle Bob's [Life Storage] was very helpful and accommodating to us. We needed a place to store most of our belongings after a fire and the assistance we were given was truly helpful."

  April 23, 2015
• • Tennille from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "The employees that I met were Monica and Lawrence. They both were very nice and helpful. I'd definitely recommend this facility to friends and family. All of my questions were answered. "

  April 20, 2015
• • James from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Lawrence is one the most professional people I have met in all my seventy years he was not only helpful but went out of his way to help, when he saw me on the monitor he met me half way with the cart I needed, you have found a real dedicated person in Lawrence I can't think of a better person you could have in that position. Keep up the good work "

  April 03, 2015
• • Maggie from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "The gentleman that service me was the greatest he was not only professional he was nice and firendly to talk with, as a single women you want to feel safe around a stronger in a place like a storage busniness, and I was just that safe. So let him know that I have told others about your company in hopes they will come and have thier things stored safe with you. Thanks!"

  December 30, 2014
• • Nedra from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "I was worried about where i would be able to store my items and could i afford it. I spoke with a gentleman name Chris who was extremely helpful to my situation. When I came to the office Lawrence was straight to the point and reassuring. Thank you all so much!!!!"

  October 28, 2014
• • Valdemar from Oak Forest, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Sara and Lawrence were great. I have used other storage companies before and none compare to Uncle Bobs [Life Storage]. Anything I needed was taken care of right away. I was extremely happy with my experience with Uncle Bobs [Life Storage]. "

  August 09, 2014
• • Mercedes from Oak Lawn, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Your service was impeccable, Sarah... The lady that work there, took customer service to a another level!!! Thank you so much, you just don't see this type of service everyday. Uncle Bob's [Life Storage] the best! "

  June 29, 2014
• • Rhonda from Chicago, IL
  3.8 out of 5

  "I just feel you shouldn't have to pay for an entire month of service if your are not storing for the entire month it should be prorated"

  May 29, 2014
• • Josue from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "The renting process was smooth and quick. The online pre-application procedure made everything even faster. Great service at the door. Thanks. "

  May 23, 2014
• • Carlos from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Lawrence the manager represents your company in the best light. Very professional and overall great personality and helpful every second of the way."

  April 25, 2014
• • from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "your employees where very helpful... other places i have been too treat you like a machine ... ( can;t realy say. Also ,,,,i liked your rate and hope it will stay the same for some time!!!!"

  April 25, 2014
• • Christopher from Cary, NC
  4.1 out of 5

  "Process was painless, the facility was secure and clean, and the value was good."

  April 02, 2014
• • Hillary from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "I don't remember his name, but the employee was extremely helpful and welcoming, and the whole space was neater and cleaner than I've even seen a storage facility. I was apprehensive about renting storage, but after my first tour I felt very good about the whole thing. Thank you!"

  March 26, 2014
• • David from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "the only problem I had was that you guys have a sign posted that carts are available but I didn't see any around "

  March 26, 2014
• • Sheree from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "With this being a family move that was necessary Sarah made the storing easy for us even took time to explain added questions we had about boxes and using the wardrobe."

  March 08, 2014
• • Cheryl A from Chicago, IL
  4.9 out of 5

  "Your staff, whether on the phone or in person, are always very pleasant and seem genuinely happy to try to help with any request. Thank you"

  March 01, 2014
• • Louella from Chicago, IL
  2.9 out of 5

  "The place is very well kept and the initial gentlemen who signed me up was excellent, but the lady who is now in the office on north Austin is not a good person to have in the office, even if she is the owner or his wife, i don't care she was rude and she lied but hopely i will be leaving soon. The facility is very nice and in general the place is a very nice place to store your items..."

  February 28, 2014
• • Kumaran from Oak Park, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "The manager was extremely friendly and made the process of renting an unit very easy. He was a pleasure to do business with. The storage unit is clean with easy access. "

  February 28, 2014
• • Doris from Oak Park, IL
  4.4 out of 5

  "Would like to see more carts available and have a check-out and check-in system."

  February 23, 2014
• • Melvinia from Oak Park, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "I'm grateful for the management at the Austin Avenue location because Lawrence is so so helpful. I really Appreciate him and his Great Customer Service Skills!!!!"

  February 20, 2014
• • Thomas from Lacon, IL
  4.6 out of 5

  "I do very much like the indoor facility where I keep my things. I have been with you for years now, and will most likely continue to rent, provided the rent does not increase to the point I will need to seek out other facilities. Thank you for your consideration."

  January 01, 2014
• • Linda from Chicago, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Storage carts aren't available anymore. This is such a disadvantage to go to the office to request a cart. I suggest, rent them out,when returned, refund my renters fee."

  December 18, 2013
• • Jasmine from Oak Park, IL
  5.0 out of 5

  "Even through the transition the staff was helpful and informative. They always were friendly, prompt and helpful."

  October 24, 2013