Having Trouble Selecting a Unit Size?

Are you preparing to rent a storage unit? Knowing what size unit you will need is very helpful to make sure that your moving experience is a smooth one. No one wants to start moving their things into storage and then find out that the unit is too small. Now, unless you work with home building, office space rentals, or are just really good with picturing 3D images, square footage is probably another language for you.

Choosing the Right Storage Unit Sizes

All of our property managers are capable and willing to help you make the best choice in unit sizes to help fit your storage needs. However, here are some size descriptions that you should know before you rent a unit.

5×5 Storage Units

This is about the size of a regular closet. You can store about 10-15 boxes and some small furniture items like a small desk, lamp, or a few chairs.

5×10 Storage Units

This is the ideal solution for students storing over the summer break. This unit can fit the contents of a normal dorm room. The unit is about the size of a standard walk-in closet and can easily hold a desk, chair, mattress set, and over a dozen or so boxes.

5×15 Storage Units

This unit is comparable to a large walk-in closet. It is excellent for storing a small studio’s furniture and a dozen boxes.

10×10 Storage Units

A 10×10 is best if you are looking to store multiple rooms’ worth of furniture and boxes. This unit can easily contain an entire bedroom set, couch, kitchen table, chairs and closer to 25 boxes.

10×15 Storage Units

If you are looking to store a small house or a large apartment, then this unit might be the best solution for you. This 10×15 can hold up to two couches, two mattress sets, a coffee table, desk, dresser, chairs and a multitude of boxes.

10×20 Storage Units

This size is very comparable to a one-car garage. This unit size can easily fit your fridge, washer and dryer, three mattresses sets, bookcases, couches, armchairs, along with all of your boxes to store your small town home or apartment.

10×30 Storage Units

With 300 square feet, this unit can hold all the contents of your three to four-bedroom home. That includes your appliances, bedroom sets, living room furniture, kitchen tables and chairs, side tables, and more boxes than you could ever dream of.

Find the Right Size Storage Unit at Absolute Storage

Choosing the right storage size makes moving easier. Whether you’re storing dorm essentials or a full household, we have a unit for you! Need help? Our property managers and Storage Calculator can guide you. Reserve your unit today!