What Size Of Unit To Rent

Published on 7/15/2025
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Choosing the Right Unit Size: Tips

  • Estimate your space needs: Think about the number of items you need to store. Take inventory of your furniture, boxes, appliances, and any other items to estimate your needs.

  • Consider future access: If you anticipate needing frequent access to your items, consider getting a unit that's easy to organize and access, such as leaving room for an aisle or extra space for maneuvering. We also offer units with doors on each side for additional easy of access.

Here’s a breakdown of storage unit sizes and what you can typically store in each:


10x10 Feet (Half of a One-Car Garage)

  • Ideal for: A one-bedroom apartment or a studio’s worth of stuff.

  • Capacity: Roughly equivalent to half of a one-car garage. Can hold:

    • A queen-size mattress and box spring

    • Multiple pieces of furniture (sofa, chairs, tables)

    • Up to 10-15 boxes

    • Appliances (like a washer, dryer, or refrigerator)

Example Use: Ideal for furniture and personal items from a one-bedroom apartment or if you’re storing some appliances or large furniture.


10x20 Feet (One-Car Garage /Car Port Size)

  • Ideal for: Larger storage needs, like a two- or three-bedroom home or business inventory. Also outdoor hobbies, i.e. raft, wave runners, motorcycle in units this size.

  • Capacity: Equivalent to a one-car garage. Can hold:

    • Furniture for a 2-3 bedroom home (couches, tables, chairs)

    • A car (if the facility allows vehicle storage)

    • 20+ boxes, appliances, and miscellaneous items

Example Use: Ideal for storing the entire contents of a small house or apartment.


10x40 Feet (Extra-Large Garage Size) - With access Doors on Both Sides Of Unit

  • Ideal for: Large homes, managing estates, businesses, car, or long-term storage of valuable items.

  • Capacity: Equivalent to a large garage or small warehouse. Can hold:

    • The contents of a 4+ bedroom house

    • Large pieces of furniture and appliances

    • 40+ boxes, vehicles, or heavy-duty equipment

Example Use: Great for large home moves, extensive business inventory, or for storing small vehicles or boats.


BOAT/RV 15x40 Feet With 14 foot tall doors (Extra-Large Unit or Warehouse)

  • Ideal for: Storing large quantities of items, business inventory, or even large vehicles.

  • Capacity: Much larger than typical personal storage units. Can hold:

    • Multiple large vehicles (like RVs or boats)

    • Large-scale business storage (equipment, stock)

    • Huge amounts of furniture and belongings

Example Use: Perfect for long-term business storage, boat, RVs, or large vehicle storage.