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.
8 x 12.5 storage unit
The same 100 square feet as a 10 x 10, in a narrower and deeper shape. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
$70 a month. More about the 8 x 12.5
10 x 12.5 storage unit
It fits the contents of two full bedrooms and office, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
$85 a month. More about the 10 x 12.5
10 x 20 storage unit
It fits the contents of a fully furnished 3 bedroom house and office, including oversized items such as a couch, mattress sets, a dresser, a refrigerator, a washer/dryer, a dining room set, an entertainment center and several large boxes.
$105 a month. More about the 10 x 20
10 x 25 storage unit
It fits the contents of a fully furnished 4 bedroom house and office, including oversized items such as a couch, mattress sets, a dresser, a refrigerator, a washer/dryer, a dining room set, an entertainment center and several large boxes.
$115 a month. More about the 10 x 25
12 x 25 parking parking space
An outdoor parking space on a gravel lot, with a fence around the parked area and a locked gate. Room for a boat on its trailer, a small camper, a utility trailer or a vehicle.
$40 a month. More about the 12 x 25 parking
12 x 40 parking parking space
An outdoor parking space on a gravel lot, with a fence around the parked area and a locked gate. Room for a travel trailer, fifth wheel, motorhome, pontoon boat or a truck and trailer.
$55 a month. More about the 12 x 40 parking
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 8 x 12.5 (100 square feet). The same 100 square feet as a 10 x 10, in a narrower and deeper shape. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 8 x 12.5 (100 square feet). The same 100 square feet as a 10 x 10, in a narrower and deeper shape. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 20 (200 square feet). It fits the contents of a fully furnished 3 bedroom house and office, including oversized items such as a couch, mattress sets, a dresser, a refrigerator, a washer/dryer, a dining room set, an entertainment center and several large boxes.
What size parking space do I need for my boat or camper?
Measure from the end of the trailer tongue to the back of the boat or camper. The 12 x 25 suits RVs, boats and trailers; the 12 x 40 suits RVs, motorhomes, trailers and large boats.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (616) 552-9908. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.