Choosing the right storage unit size comes down to many factors, including the size of your furniture and your current living space. There are many different-sized units available on the market from many different facilities, which can be overwhelming. This blog will help you make the best size choice for your belongings so you don’t waste space or pay extra for a large unit you don’t need.
Determining What Size Storage Unit You Need
Before you rent a storage unit, you should look at the items you want to store and how much extra space you have available in your home. If you have a small apartment but are pushing the boundaries of the living space with personal belongings, you may need a larger unit than someone else in a one-bedroom apartment. Here are some ways to better determine what size unit is best for you.
Create An Inventory
Making an inventory of what you want to put in your storage unit will help you determine the right size for your needs. One-bedroom apartments will often only have a few large items they need to store, like a mattress, a dresser, and a table. Making a list of all of your belongings and how many boxes will need to be placed in the storage unit can help you calculate the perfect size unit.
Size Of Items You Are Storing
Measuring the exact size of your large items can help you compare them to the dimensions of available units. For example, if your bed frame or dresser is longer than 5 feet, you may need a 5×10 or 10×10 to fit it more comfortably. Storage units are also fairly tall, so standing items up on end or stacking smaller items can help make a smaller unit work if you are on a tight budget.
Using Vertical Space
Storage units are often up to 8 feet tall, which means that stacking items or using tall shelving can give you more available floor space. If the items you want to store can be stacked or placed higher up, a small unit may still work for you, helping you to save money.
Most Often Used Storage Units For One-Bedroom Apartments
When it comes to apartments, they can vary greatly in size and shape, even if they are just a one-bedroom. Common storage unit sizes can help renters make an informed decision, though, so typically, smaller living spaces benefit from 5×5, 5×10, or 5×15 units. Our storage facility offers a variety of sizes to help accommodate different homes and renters. 700 Block Storage has small units that are made to hold only a few large furniture items and a variety of boxes and bags. This will make navigating your unit easy, moving in the items less of a hassle, and protect the items from unnecessary damage.
Additional Storage Unit Sizes
Some apartment renters may have a plethora of belongings that won’t fit in a small storage unit. Others use a unit as an additional bedroom or storage space for items that won’t fit in their apartment or that they don’t currently use. Additional storage unit sizes and what they most commonly fit are listed below.
- 5×5: storage closets, small equipment, or recreational equipment
- 5×10: studio apartments, small couches, college dorm rooms
- 5×15: 1 bedroom houses or apartments, a couple of large furniture items
- 10×10: 2-bedroom apartments or houses, mattresses, dressers, and multiple large boxes
- 10×15: 2-bedroom apartments or houses, mattresses, recreational equipment, seasonal decorations, and dining furniture
- 10×20: 3-bedrooms, multiple beds, seasonal decorations, and business inventory
- 10×25: 3-4 bedrooms, large dining tables, dressers, and multiple-size boxes
- 10×30: 4 or more bedrooms, large furniture, recreational equipment, boxes, area rugs, and more.
Storage Units From Our Salt Lake Facility
700 Block Storage offers hundreds of units of varying sizes to accommodate those with apartments or those with larger homes. Our facility can help protect your belongings from humidity, pests, and sunlight that can cause damage. A secure and well-monitored facility is the best choice when you are placing sentimental items or family heirlooms. While all storage units will be secure, choosing the right space can help you better navigate the unit or pull out items on a whim. Start renting a unit for as little as $1 when working with 700 Block Storage.
