Storage unit size guide
The most common question we get is "what size do I need?" Here is what typically fits in each footprint we rent, with the starting rate next to it. Use it as a starting point — every load packs differently.
A quick visual comparison
The chart shows roughly how much a unit holds as the footprint grows — from a studio apartment's worth of things in a 5×10 up to a three- to five-bedroom home in a 10×30.
Two things it cannot show you: how well you pack, and how much you need to reach once everything is inside. If you will be pulling things in and out regularly, leave yourself an aisle and size up one step.
Size examples are for reference only. Actual fit varies with item size and arrangement.
Every size we rent, and what typically fits
Sizes are approximate. Both properties are drive-up, ground-level storage.
5×6 storage unit — 30 sq. ft.
Closet, student belongings, boxes. Typically suitable for a dorm room, a closet's worth of clothes and seasonal items, or 15–20 boxes. Roughly the footprint of a small walk-in closet.
Available at: 8th Ave
5×10 storage unit — 50 sq. ft.
Dorm room, studio overflow, small furniture. Typically suitable for a studio apartment, a mattress set with a dresser and boxes, or the contents of one room. This is the size most first-time renters start with.
Available at: 8th Ave & Pafford
6×10 storage unit — 60 sq. ft.
Studio or small one-bedroom. A little wider than a 5×10, so you can usually step inside rather than stacking to the door. Typically suitable for a studio or a lightly furnished one-bedroom.
Available at: Pafford
5×15 storage unit — 75 sq. ft.
Apartment storage, furniture, business inventory. Long and narrow. Typically suitable for a one-bedroom apartment — sofa, bed, dining set and boxes — or shelved business inventory.
Available at: 8th Ave & Pafford
7×15 storage unit — 105 sq. ft.
Larger apartment, household contents. Typically suitable for a large one-bedroom or a small two-bedroom apartment, with room to walk in and reach the back.
Available at: 8th Ave & Pafford
10×15 storage unit — 150 sq. ft.
Several rooms, renovation storage, business inventory. Typically suitable for a two- or three-bedroom home, a whole-room renovation, or a business storing inventory alongside equipment.
Available at: 8th Ave & Pafford
7×30 storage unit — 210 sq. ft.
Long loads, contractor materials, bulk inventory. A deep drive-up space. Typically suitable for long materials, contractor supplies and bulk business stock.
Available at: 8th Ave & Pafford
15×15 storage unit — 225 sq. ft.
Large household move. Typically suitable for several rooms of furniture and appliances, or a growing business inventory.
Available at: Pafford
13×20 storage unit — 260 sq. ft.
Large household or business storage. Typically suitable for a larger household move or substantial business storage with room to organize.
Available at: 8th Ave
15×20 storage unit — 300 sq. ft.
Large household or heavy business use. Typically suitable for a large household move, or a business that needs real floor area.
Available at: 8th Ave
10×30 storage unit — 300 sq. ft.
Large household, substantial business or contractor storage. One of the largest spaces we rent. Typically suitable for a three- to five-bedroom home, or serious business and contractor storage.
Available at: Pafford
What an empty unit actually looks like
Clean concrete floor, corrugated metal walls, a roll-up door you open from outside, and no interior columns to work around. What you see is what you get — which is exactly what you want when you are trying to work out whether the sofa fits.
- Ground level, no stairs or elevators
- Roll-up door on drive-up units
- You provide the lock — ask the office what fits
What size do I need?
Pick the closest description. We will show you the sizes that usually work — and what they cost.
Recommendations are a starting point, not a guarantee. Every load packs differently — if you are between sizes, call and describe what you have.
Size guide questions
How do I know if I need the next size up?
If you are on the fence, go up. The price difference between neighbouring sizes is usually $15–$25 a month, and the cost of not fitting is another trip, another truck, or a second unit.
What does “drive-up” actually mean?
You park your vehicle directly at the roll-up door and carry things straight in. No corridors, no elevator, no shared loading bay. It is the reason most people finish a move in one trip instead of three.
Can I walk inside a 5×10?
Barely — a 5×10 is about the size of a large closet, so most people load it front to back and reach in rather than walk around. If you need to get to things regularly, a 6×10 or 7×15 is easier to live with.
Do you have climate-controlled units?
Our units are listed as non-climate-controlled. If you are storing something temperature-sensitive, call us first and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
How high are the units?
Ceiling heights are confirmed at the office and can vary by building. If you are planning to stack, call and ask about the specific unit before you rent it.
Still not sure? Call the location nearest you and ask — you will get a person, not a phone tree.
Still between two sizes?
Call and describe what you have. We do this every day — we will tell you which one to take.