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.
5 x 10 storage unit
A 5x10 drive-up storage unit in Warrenville, SC offers 50 square feet of easily accessible space, similar to a large walk-in closet. This unit is suitable for storing the contents of a studio apartment or one room, including a queen-sized mattress, a small sofa, a dresser, and boxes.
10 x 10 storage unit
A 10x10 drive-up storage unit in Warrenville, SC offers 100 square feet of floor space, comparable to the size of a small bedroom or half of a one-car garage. This unit is suitable for storing the contents of a one to two-bedroom apartment or multiple rooms, including furniture like a queen-size bed and dresser, various appliances, and a significant number of boxes.
10 x 15 storage unit
A 10x15 drive-up storage unit in Warrenville, SC provides 150 square feet of floor space, comparable to a large spare bedroom or two-thirds of a one-car garage. This unit is suitable for storing the contents of a two to three-bedroom apartment or home, and can hold large furniture, multiple boxes, and appliances.
15 x 20 storage unit
A 15x20 drive-up storage unit in Warrenville, SC offers 300 square feet of easily accessible space, comparable in size to a standard two-car garage. This large unit is suitable for storing the contents of a three to four-bedroom home, large vehicles, or significant business inventory.
10 x 10 climate controlled storage unit
A 10x10 climate-controlled storage unit in Warrenville, SC offers 100 square feet of indoor space with regulated temperatures, typically kept between 50°F and 82°F, to help protect sensitive items like furniture, electronics, documents, and artwork. This unit size is about the same as a small bedroom and can comfortably hold the contents of a one or two-bedroom apartment.
10 x 20 climate controlled inside access storage unit
A 10x20 climate-controlled storage unit with inside access in Warrenville, SC offers 200 square feet of indoor, temperature and humidity-regulated space, roughly the size of a one-car garage. This unit can hold the contents of a 3 to 4 bedroom home, including furniture, appliances, and large quantities of boxes, while protecting sensitive items like electronics, wood furniture, and paper goods from South Carolina's temperature extremes.
10 x 20 climate controlled outside access storage unit
A 10x20 climate-controlled storage unit with outside access in Warrenville, SC is approximately the size of a one-car garage, offering 200 square feet of temperature-regulated storage space. This unit is suitable for holding the contents of a three-bedroom home, including multiple furniture sets, large appliances, and numerous boxes, all protected from South Carolina's heat and humidity year-round.
10 x 24 parking parking space
A 10x24 outdoor parking space in Warrenville, SC offers 240 square feet of open-air storage within our 24/7 gated facility on Jefferson Davis HWY. These spaces are ideal for parking vehicles, trailers, boats, RVs, campers, motorcycles, and other recreational or seasonal equipment.
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 5 x 10 (50 square feet). A 5x10 drive-up storage unit in Warrenville, SC offers 50 square feet of easily accessible space, similar to a large walk-in closet. This unit is suitable for storing the contents of a studio apartment or one room, including a queen-sized mattress, a small sofa, a dresser, and boxes.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). A 10x10 drive-up storage unit in Warrenville, SC offers 100 square feet of floor space, comparable to the size of a small bedroom or half of a one-car garage. This unit is suitable for storing the contents of a one to two-bedroom apartment or multiple rooms, including furniture like a queen-size bed and dresser, various appliances, and a significant number of boxes.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 20 climate controlled inside access (200 square feet). A 10x20 climate-controlled storage unit with inside access in Warrenville, SC offers 200 square feet of indoor, temperature and humidity-regulated space, roughly the size of a one-car garage. This unit can hold the contents of a 3 to 4 bedroom home, including furniture, appliances, and large quantities of boxes, while protecting sensitive items like electronics, wood furniture, and paper goods from South Carolina's temperature extremes.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (803) 830-3456. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.