Frequently Asked Questions

Finding Self Storage in Plainfield, IL: Top Tips

If you're searching for self storage in Plainfield, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Storage unit prices and availability in Plainfield are determined by many different factors, including real estate, population growth, the wealth of the local population, the current economic climate, and more. The US Census keeps accurate data relating to all of these factors, so we've used their data on Plainfield to help inform your Plainfield self storage search.

One of the primary uses of self storage is as a safe place to keep your things between moving homes. If many people are moving to or from Plainfield, prices could be higher and availability lower. We can get a good idea of whether or not many people are moving to or from Plainfield by looking at the change in population. According to the US Census, the Plainfield metro area's population grew from 39,950 in 2010 to 42,138 in 2014, a growth rate of 5.48%.

One way to get an idea of the demand for housing and storage space in Plainfield is to look at housing occupancy and vacancy rates. If housing occupancy rates in Plainfield are high, it's probably safe to assume that storage facility occupancy rates in Plainfield are also high, which would push unit prices up. According to US Census estimates, 95.1% of housing units in Plainfield are occupied, while the vacancy rate is at 4.9%. That's a higher rate than average for US cities, suggesting storage unit occupancy in Plainfield may also be higher. That might make it harder to find cheap storage in Plainfield.

There are 28 self storage units in Plainfield, IL in a 15 mile radius to choose from with over 28 units available for rent

Using $1.00/sqft as a national average, the average price for a self storage unit is $2.09. This is 108.63% higher with $1.09 net increase in cost per square foot. You'll be paying more in medium to large cities as storage prices are generally higher in densely populated areas.

Choose from multiple self storage facilities in Plainfield including:

If storage near Plainfield, Illinois is not close enough to you, you may be interested in the 15 nearby cities including Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Channahon, Darien, Downers Grove, Elwood, Eola, Geneva, Hinsdale, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lemont, Lisle.

We also have specialized storage to choose from in Plainfield. If you require a climate controlled unit where temperature and humidity are important, please check out our Plainfield, IL Climate Controlled Storage, page. If you need to store a boat, car, or RV near Plainfield, IL, please visit our Plainfield, IL Car, Boat & RV Storage Storage page.