Storage Unit Size Guide
What fits in each size of storage unit we rent.
The most common mistake is renting a unit that is too small. Make a list of the large items first, such as beds, couches and appliances, and then count boxes. If you are between two sizes, the larger one usually saves you a second trip. The drawings below show each unit loaded, with a six-foot person at the door.
10 x 10 storage unit
About half of a one-car garage. Holds items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
- Furniture from a one-bedroom apartment
- Major appliances
- Other furniture and supplies
$65 a month. More about the 10 x 10
10 x 15 storage unit
About two-thirds of a one-car garage. Holds items from a two-bedroom apartment or house, including appliances, boxes, and miscellaneous items.
$75 a month. More about the 10 x 15
10 x 30 storage unit
Our largest storage unit. Holds a bass boat, or items from a four to five bedroom house with major appliances, plus lots of boxes. It has two doors, so you will need two locks.
- Furniture from a four to five bedroom house
- A bass boat on its trailer
- Business files and inventory on storage racks
- Major appliances plus lots of boxes
$125 a month. More about the 10 x 30
How to get more into your unit
- Take beds and tables apart and stand mattresses and couches on end.
- Use boxes of the same size so they stack well, with the heavy ones on the bottom.
- Fill dresser drawers and appliances with small items.
- Leave a walkway down the middle so you can reach the back.
- Put the things you will need first near the door.
There are more ideas on our storage tips page.
Questions about sizes
What size storage unit do I need for a bedroom's worth of furniture?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). About half of a one-car garage. Holds items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). About half of a one-car garage. Holds items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 30 (300 square feet). Our largest storage unit. Holds a bass boat, or items from a four to five bedroom house with major appliances, plus lots of boxes. It has two doors, so you will need two locks.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
A 10 x 10 holds the items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
What size unit will hold a boat?
Our 10 x 30 will hold a bass boat. Measure your boat on its trailer, from the tongue to the back of the motor, before you rent.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (256) 947-5586. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.