Gateway Storage - Columbia IL
300 Rueck Road,Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 724-5108 (618) 724-5108 Pay Online Leave a Review
- Mon - Fri9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat9:00am - 3:00pm
- SunRent Online 24/7
- Sun - Sat6:00am - 10:00pm
Need help choosing? Try our Size Guide.

Drive-Up Access 1st Full Month Free (not applied to prorated month at move-in)

Drive-Up Access 1st Full Month Free (not applied to prorated month at move-in)

Drive-Up Access

Drive-Up Access 1st Full Month Free (not applied to prorated month at move-in)

Drive-Up Access 1st Full Month Free (not applied to prorated month at move-in)

Drive-Up Access Hurry, only 1 left!

Climate Control

Climate Control

Climate Control

Drive-Up Access, Covered Parking

Covered Parking, Drive Up Access

Drive-Up Access, Two Doors
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About Gateway Storage – Columbia IL
Whatever your storage needs, you’ll find an affordable solution at Gateway Storage! Our facility is located at 300 Rueck Road in Columbia, IL. Our location is easily accessible to resident of Hawthorne Place, Briar Lake Estates, Country Crossings, Millstadt Junction and more. You won’t find better options anywhere else in the area!
At Gateway Storage – Columbia you’ll get the best customer service in the business combined with the most up-to-date self storage facility around! Come by to enjoy the convenience of extended access hours, multiple size options, and convenient storage. We have everything you need to make your moving day as simple and painless as possible. We’ll be happy to help you find an affordable solution. We offer ground-floor units making moving your belongings into our facility as easy as can be. With surveillance cameras, 24/7 video recording, and well-lit premises, you can have peace of mind when storing your valuable items with us.
Types of Storage Units Offered In Columbia, IL:
We are pleased to provide a variety of unit types like: humidity-controlled spaces, storage units with drive-up accessibility, and parking spots big enough for large RVs, Boats, and trucks. Choose between outdoor rentals and indoor units, and rest easy knowing that your items are in good hands.
- Climate Controlled Storage
- Interior Self Storage
- Parking
- Boat Storage
- RV Storage
- Motorcycle Storage
- Vehicle Storage
- Household Item and Appliance Storage
- Long Term Storage
- Document Storage
- Contractor Spaces
- Medical/ Pharmaceutical Storage
- Small Business Storage
- Drive-Up Units
- College Student Self Storage
Additionally, We also boast a wide range of unit sizes, so you can find a space that feels custom-made for you! With dozens of sizes to choose from, picking the right storage unit might seem overwhelming, but we are here to help! Our certified sales consultants can take the guesswork out of renting a unit and provide you with quality assurance and peace of mind. Whether you prefer the hands-on experience of a facility tour or enjoy the ease and convenience of estimating from the comfort of your home with our Size Guide, we have a solution for you.
Check out How a Self Storage Company Can Help You Choose The Right Sized Unit or call in for a customized quote.
Amenities Available in Columbia
You deserve the best, and at Gateway Storage – Columbia, we strive to make sure you always have the latest and greatest amenities that the Self Storage Industry has to offer, Including:
- Security Cameras
- Personal Gate Code Access
- Wide Drive Isles to accommodate larger vehicles
- On-site office
- Online bill payment
- Pest Control
- Clean interior and exterior buildings
- Well-lit interior halls and perimeter lights
- Month-to-Month Leases
Because we’ve implemented features like fencing, gated entry, individually secured units, security cameras, onsite management, and well-lit premises, you don’t have to wonder if you’ll be safe while you’re here or if your belongings will be safe while you’re away. No matter the weather, you will be able to access your unit or storage space using your keypad access at the electronic gate.

Our On-Site Managers Make Renting Easy
Our friendly, on-site managers are available five days a week to assist with all your self-storage needs. They will be sure to answer any questions about storage unit sizes, prices, access to your space, leasing, and more. Our managers are experts in the field and are here to provide award-winning customer service to all our tenants. These knowledgeable professionals are happy to provide helpful tips, advice, and even referrals to other industry professionals like movers, shipping and packing companies, home stagers, or local real estate agents.
Let us help you get started right away – contact us today!
Options for paying your Storage bill in Columbia, IL
–Online: You can easily make a payment online through our website portal. Click the “Pay Online” button at the top right of the page to log into your account and complete your payment. If you do not have an account created yet, you will need your unit number and account ID number. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your account, make a one-time payment, or enroll in AutoPay.
–Phone: You can use our convenient, automated, pay-by-phone system 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Simply call your local office and Hit Option #1.
–Auto Pay: You can sign up for automatic payments using a credit or debit card. Please contact the property manager or log into your online account to find out more about this feature and our no-fee guarantee!
***This is a cashless facility. Dropbox and in-person payments are not available at this location***

DIRECTIONS:
Columbia, IL to Gateway Columbia, IL:
- Head northeast on E Mulberry St toward N Metter Ave
- Turn left onto N Metter Ave
- Turn right onto E Rueck St
- Turn right onto E Industrial Dr
- Turn left
- Gateway Storage will be on your left
St. Louis, MO to Gateway Columbia, IL:
- Head south toward S Tucker Blvd
- Turn right onto S Tucker Blvd
- Turn left onto Chouteau Ave/Historic US 66 E
- Continue straight onto Chouteau Ave
- Turn left onto S 6th St
- Take the ramp onto I-64 E
- Use the right lane to take exit 1 for IL-3 S
- toward Cahokia
- Continue onto IL-3 S
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-255/IL-3/US-50/Columbia/Memphis and merge onto I-255 S/IL-3 S/US-50 W
- Use the left lane to take exit 6 for IL-3 S toward Columbia
- Continue onto IL-3
- Turn left onto N Main St
- Turn left onto E Locust St
- Turn left onto Memorial Dr
- Turn right onto E Industrial Dr
- Turn left
- Gateway Storage will be on your left
Millstadt, IL to Gateway Columbia, IL:
- Head west on W Washington St toward N Main St
- Continue onto IL-158 W/S Illinois St
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for IL_3 N/JB Bridge/E St Louis/IL-158 and merge onto IL-3
- Turn right onto S Main St
- Turn right onto E Locust St
- Turn left onto Memorial Dr
- Turn right onto E Industrial Dr
- Turn left
- Gateway Storage will be on your left
Waterloo, IL to Gateway Columbia, IL:
- Head east on W Mill St toward S Market St
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Market St
- Turn right onto IL-3
- Turn right onto S Main St
- Turn right onto E Locust St
- Turn left onto Memorial Dr
- Turn right onto E Industrial Dr
- Turn left
- Gateway Storage will be on your left
This facility is professionally managed by The Storage Mall Management Group.
Features & Amenities
Every storage feature is designed from scratch against standards forged from years of experience in the self storage industry. The result is a high quality consistent customer experience you can count on.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Super friendly service.
Ashley TurnerI called today to get a quote on units and the customer service was great!
Tea Tree L.L.C.Great price, clean temperature controlled unit & friendly staff!!
Deneene TarrisGreat price, clean temperature controlled unit & friendly staff!!
Deneene MessmerGreat staff. Clean quiet easy access
PAT GRONEMANSuper reliable and very friendly and helpful staff! Couldn’t have chosen a better location to store my furniture!
Rachel Lintonthe gateway storage family is one you can feel comfortable doing business with. very courteous and professional.
craig kirkMy son is a student at Washington University in St. Louis and needed to a storage unit for the summer. We priced units in St. Louis which were much more expensi... Read More
My son is a student at Washington University in St. Louis and needed to a storage unit for the summer. We priced units in St. Louis which were much more expensive. Our willingness to be flexible with a longer drive saved us a lot of money. We were very pleased with the Columbia Gateway Storage Mall. The community of Columbia seems extremely safe and is an adorable small town. The storage facility is gated and has a monitoring system 24 hours a day. It is located in a quiet residential area of town. The customer service provided by the owner Alex Erbs and Daniel has been extremely responsive, professional, and courteous. Both have gone the extra step to answer our questions and provide exceptional service. I would recommend this storage facility, especially to other WASH U families who need storage.
Gina OlsonThese guys are great except they keep calling me about available boat storage. I’ve never had a boat.
Eric ReberI wrote a couple very negative reviews about the late fee charges I received when I paid my bill on Monday, December 5th. Today is December 11th, one week later... Read More
I wrote a couple very negative reviews about the late fee charges I received when I paid my bill on Monday, December 5th. Today is December 11th, one week later. Management contacted me and the $40 late fee has been refunded. I absolutely appreciate the gesture. Going through chemotherapy is not easy and extremely costly. Every penny counts. What I've learned here I guess is how to get through to a corporation that has forgotten what customer service is all about. This country has almost completely lost its ability to identify with the customer. The corporate takeover of this country is destroying it. I realize that if I hadn't written negative reviews, I would have never gotten any refund so I hope we all learned the same lesson here. Thank you Gateway...
Robert Rutledgesame as all others
13ryan FI’ve rented at Columbia Illinois location for over 12 years and never had an issue or complaint until a few years ago when they sold to current owner. Previo... Read More
I’ve rented at Columbia Illinois location for over 12 years and never had an issue or complaint until a few years ago when they sold to current owner. Previous owners were friendly, prices were reasonable and facility was well cared for. Since sale, they’ve raised prices 3 times-nearly double the cost. The last straw for me was a new mandate that I buy insurance from them to cover contents of my unit or provide them with proof of insurance. Who do they think they are? When I called to discuss the latest price insurance related increase, the EXTREMELY rude person on the phone told me I should just go elsewhere. I said no problem, consider this your notice I’m moving out (I was already paid through the month and had a couple weeks left). She said, no I need to call back later to let them know I’m moving out. I said, I will not be calling back because I’m letting you know right now (why would I want to talk to her again). Later, I did call back to leave a voicemail with the “Facility Manager” that I was moving out. If you are looking for a storage unit, keep looking and do NOT rent from this company. Also, after reading the previous review I notified my bank to stop future payments from Gateway Storage as to prevent them from charging me after moving out-as they did him.
Ken HughesI have had a unit here prior to the new owners for 10 years. once the new company took over my rate has gone up every 4 to 6 months. Finally got to the point wh... Read More
I have had a unit here prior to the new owners for 10 years. once the new company took over my rate has gone up every 4 to 6 months. Finally got to the point where I had to move out. That’s one more problem started. They charged me for a month that I was not even in the unit I have spoken to Craig he supposedly has spoken to his district manager has been going on for over two months now and I still have not been reimbursed for the money that I was charged for an empty unit
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