TractIQ offers the most comprehensive self-storage market data. The below data was last updated March 31st, 2026.
For the Chicago, IL MSA, monthly street rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled and climate-controlled units are $1.22 PSF and $1.53 PSF respectively.
The average monthly web rate per square foot is $1.15 as of March 31st, 2026. For the Chicago, IL MSA, monthly web rates for 10×10 non-climate-controlled and climate-controlled units are $0.95 PSF and $1.19 PSF respectively.
The above chart shows Chicago, IL MSA occupancy figures by management type. As of Q3 2025, REIT occupancy was 95.5%, Sophisticated operator occupancy was 85.1%, and Non-designated operator occupancy was 89.0%. From Q3 2024 to Q3 2025, occupancy decreased 0.6 percentage points.
Self-storage square feet under development represents 4.4% of total existing self-storage square feet. About 77.8% of self-storage projects under development are within the conceptual/planned phase.
























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