{"id":7279,"date":"2021-02-26T09:51:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T16:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=7279"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:45:06","slug":"storage-unit-size-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/storage-unit-size-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Storage Unit Size Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing the right storage unit size is critical. You want to choose a storage unit that will hold everything you need to store, but you do not want to end up paying for more storage space than you really need. This storage unit size guide will help you determine what size storage unit is most optimal for storing your things and if you want a more interactive guide, check out our visual size guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Size Storage Unit Do You Need?<\/h2>\n

Storage unit sizes often fall into several common measurements. But most people may not know how to correctly calculate the square footage needed<\/a> based on the size or amount of items they’re storing. Using the storage unit sizing guide below, be sure to consider your future storage space size needs, as well as your current ones.<\/p>\n

Storage Unit Sizing Guide<\/h3>\n
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Unit Size (ft.)<\/th>\nTotal Space (sq. ft.)<\/th>\nWhat Can Fit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
5’ x 5’<\/td>\n25<\/td>\nSimilar to a walk-in closet, this space fits a few pieces of furniture, six to eight boxes, or seasonal items.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5’ x 10’<\/td>\n50<\/td>\nFits most items for a studio or small one-bedroom apartment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10’ x 10’<\/td>\n100<\/td>\nFits items for a one-bedroom apartment or large studio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10’ x 15’<\/td>\n150<\/td>\nStores items for a small two-bedroom apartment or most household furniture or appliances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10’ x 20’<\/td>\n200<\/td>\nPerfect for items in a small two-bedroom house or storing a compact vehicle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10’ x 30’<\/td>\n300<\/td>\nIdeal for items in a two- or three-bedroom home. It can store a small boat or a standard-sized vehicle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15’ x 20’<\/td>\n300<\/td>\nHolds items in a three- or four-bedroom home. It can store boats and vehicles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17’ x 20’<\/td>\n340<\/td>\nFits most household possessions. You can store a compact car or several recreational vehicles (motorcycles, jet skis, ATVs).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20’ x 20’<\/td>\n400<\/td>\nPerfect for items in a small two-bedroom house or storing a compact vehicle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Wondering how much renting a storage unit will cost? Use our storage unit price guide<\/a> to see average monthly prices and compare with cheaper options from Neighbor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Storage made simple<\/h3>\r\n

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