The most frequent question customers ask when getting ready to rent a storage unit is, “What size storage unit do I need to fit all my stuff?”.
Our size guide below will help guide you to pick what size is most appropriate for all your belongings.
Units are generally broken apart by small, medium or large, regardless of your need for outdoor or indoor storage.
Locations may have varying size options, but the most common sizes found at all of our storage facilities are listed below.
Check out the guide for what items can be stored and helpful comparisons to our U-Haul trucks and trailers if you’re also renting one to move your items.
Usually compared to a closet space, 5x5 storage units are perfect for customers that have run out of storage space at home and need a little extra room for their belongings.
Commonly compared to the space of a small room or a larger closet, 5x10 storage units are ideal for customers that have a studio apartment or one bedroom worth of items to store.
5x5 (25 Sq. ft.)
5x10 (50 Sq. ft.)
Common Items Stored
Twin Mattress Set
Seasonal Clothing
Books/Documents
Sporting Equipment
Holiday Decorations
Common Uses
Decluttering Home/Apartment
Storing Seasonal Items
Storing Dorm Room Items Between Semesters
Transport Vehicle to Use
Cargo Trailer
Moving Van
Pickup Truck
Generally the most common storage unit at any indoor facility, the 10x10 storage unit has space equivalent to 1/2 a standard one car garage. Store up to three rooms of items or 2 full bedrooms.
Whether you need a climate controlled unit or drive up, the 10x15 is a little smaller than a standard one-car garage. Store the contents of four rooms or three fully furnished bedrooms.
10x10 (100 Sq. ft.)
10x15 (150 Sq. ft.)
Common Items Stored
King & Queen Mattress Sets
Sofa & Loveseat Couch
Entertainment Center
Major Appliances
Dining Room Set
Common Uses
Moving Between Apartment & Home
Spring Cleaning Home or Apartment
Making Space in a Garage
Transport Vehicle to Use
15' Moving Truck
20' Moving Truck
Free up the standard one-car garage space at home and load your extra belongings into a 10x20 storage unit. This space can store up to 4 bedrooms or use it to store a vehicle.
10x20 (200 Sq. ft.)
10x25 (250 Sq. ft.)
Common Items Stored
Four Bedroom Sets
Living Room Set
Patio Furnature
Dining Room Set
Wardrobe Boxes
Common Uses
Moving between home closings
Housing belongings during deployment
Storing household furishings during renovation
Transport Vehicle to Use
26' Moving Truck
Free up the standard one-car garage space at home and load your extra belongings into a 10x30 storage unit. This space can store up to 5 bedrooms or use it to store a vehicle.
10x30 (300 Sq. ft.)
Common Items Stored
Four Bedroom Sets
Living Room Set
Patio Furniture
Dining Room Set
Wardrobe Boxes
Common Uses
Moving between home closings
Housing belongings during deployment
Storing household furnishings during renovation
Transport Vehicle to Use
26' Moving Truck
Questions? We have your answers
Customer Service Phone: 517-731-6101
Customer Service Email: suburbanministorage@gmail.com
Do you know the size of the unit you are looking for?
For your security, the payment session has expired.