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Size Guide

Use the guide below to help identify which size unit is best for your storage needs.

5x5

25 sq ft

Small Walk-in Closet
About the size of a small walk-in closet. Perfect for seasonal items or a few boxes.
Small dresser
10-15 boxes
Seasonal clothing
Holiday decorations
Small electronics

5x10

50 sq ft

Studio Apartment
Like a large walk-in closet. Great for a small studio apartment's worth of items.
Mattress set
Dresser
Small couch
20-25 boxes
Bicycle

5x15

75 sq ft

Large Studio Apartment
A mid-size option between a walk-in closet and a bedroom. Great for a large studio or small one-bedroom.
Studio apartment contents
Multiple dressers
Small dining set
25–30 boxes
Exercise equipment

10x10

100 sq ft

1 BR Apt
The size of a standard bedroom. Fits a one-bedroom apartment comfortably.
Full living room set
Bedroom furniture
Kitchen appliances
30–40 boxes
Washer & dryer

10x15

150 sq ft

2 BR Apt
A large room. Ideal for a two-bedroom apartment or small house.
2-bedroom apartment contents
Dining room set
Multiple mattresses
Patio furniture
40–50 boxes

10x20

200 sq ft

3 BR House
Like a one-car garage. Stores the contents of a multi-bedroom home.
3-bedroom house contents
Vehicle or boat
Business inventory
Large appliances
60+ boxes

10x30

300 sq ft

4 BR House
Equivalent to a 1.5-car garage. For large moves or commercial storage needs.
4+ bedroom house contents
Multiple vehicles
Commercial equipment
Full office setup
100+ boxes

5x5

25 sq ft

Small Walk-in Closet
About the size of a small walk-in closet. Perfect for seasonal items or a few boxes.
Small dresser
10-15 boxes
Seasonal clothing
Holiday decorations
Small electronics

5x10

50 sq ft

Studio Apartment
Like a large walk-in closet. Great for a small studio apartment's worth of items.
Mattress set
Dresser
Small couch
20-25 boxes
Bicycle

5x15

75 sq ft

Lg Studio Apartment
A mid-size option between a walk-in closet and a bedroom. Great for a large studio or small one-bedroom.
Studio apartment contents
Multiple dressers
Small dining set
25–30 boxes
Exercise equipment

10x10

100 sq ft

1 BR Apartment
The size of a standard bedroom. Fits a one-bedroom apartment comfortably.
Full living room set
Bedroom furniture
Kitchen appliances
30–40 boxes
Washer & dryer

10x15

150 sq ft

2 BR Apartment
A large room. Ideal for a two-bedroom apartment or small house.
2-bedroom apartment contents
Dining room set
Multiple mattresses
40–50 boxes
Bicycle

10x20

200 sq ft

3 BR House
Like a one-car garage. Stores the contents of a multi-bedroom home.
3-bedroom house contents
Vehicle or boat
Business inventory
Large appliances
60+ boxes

10x30

300 sq ft

4 BR House
Equivalent to a 1.5-car garage. For large moves or commercial storage needs.
4-bedroom house contents
Multiple vehicles
Commercial equipment
Full office setup
100+ boxes

5x5

25 sq ft

Small Walk-in Closet
About the size of a small walk-in closet. Perfect for seasonal items or a few boxes.
Small dresser
10-15 boxes
Seasonal clothing
Holiday decorations
Small electronics

5x10

50 sq ft

Studio Apartment
Like a large walk-in closet. Great for a small studio apartment's worth of items.
Mattress set
Dresser
Small couch
20-25 boxes
Bicycle

5x15

75 sq ft

Lg Studio Apartment
A mid-size option between a walk-in closet and a bedroom. Great for a large studio or small one-bedroom.
Studio apartment contents
Multiple dressers
Small dining set
25–30 boxes
Exercise equipment

10x10

100 sq ft

1 BR Apartment
The size of a standard bedroom. Fits a one-bedroom apartment comfortably.
Full living room set
Bedroom furniture
Kitchen appliances
30–40 boxes
Washer & dryer

10x15

150 sq ft

2 BR House
A large room. Ideal for a two-bedroom apartment or small house.
2-bedroom apartment contents
Dining room set
Multiple mattresses
Patio furniture
40–50 boxes

10x20

200 sq ft

3 BR House
Like a one-car garage. Stores the contents of a multi-bedroom home.
3-bedroom house contents
Vehicle or boat
Business inventory
Large appliances
60+ boxes

10x30

300 sq ft

3 BR House
Equivalent to a 1.5-car garage. For large moves or commercial storage needs.
4-bedroom house contents
Multiple vehicles
Commercial equipment
Full office setup
100+ boxes

Unique Self Storage Sizes

Not everything fits neatly into a standard storage unit—and it doesn’t have to. In addition to common sizes, storage facilities often offer units in a variety of dimensions to better match real-life needs. From compact locker-style spaces to larger units designed for vehicles or oversized items, these options give you more flexibility when a traditional size isn’t quite right. 

Whether you need something slightly wider, deeper, or just configured differently, choosing a unique size can help you maximize space and avoid paying for room you don’t use. If you’re unsure what will work best, storage teams can help match your items to a unit that fits just right—no guesswork required.
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Unique Self Storage Sizes

Not everything fits neatly into a standard storage unit—and it doesn’t have to. In addition to common sizes, storage facilities often offer units in a variety of dimensions to better match real-life needs. From compact locker-style spaces to larger units designed for vehicles or oversized items, these options give you more flexibility when a traditional size isn’t quite right. 

 Whether you need something slightly wider, deeper, or just configured differently, choosing a unique size can help you maximize space and avoid paying for room you don’t use. If you’re unsure what will work best, storage teams can help match your items to a unit that fits just right—no guesswork required.
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Resources

Storage Resources

Helpful resources from SafeGuard Self Storage to make self storage simple.

Storage Tips

Learn how to pack, organize, and protect your belongings in storage.

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Moving Checklist

Stay on track with our step-by-step moving checklist.

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Moving Tips

Practical advice to make your next move smoother and less stressful.

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Packing Tips

Pack smart and keep your belongings safe with these expert tips.

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Resources

Storage Resources

Helpful resources from SafeGuard Self Storage to make self storage simple.

Storage Tips

Learn how to pack, organize, and protect your belongings in storage.

View Now

Moving Tips

Practical advice to make your next move smoother and less stressful.

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Moving Checklist

Stay on track with our step-by-step moving checklist.

View Now

Packing Tips

Pack smart and keep your belongings safe with these expert tips.

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FAQs

Not sure what size storage unit you need? You’re not alone. Choosing the right size comes down to what you’re storing, how much space it takes up, and how you plan to access it. From a few boxes to the contents of an entire home, understanding unit sizes upfront helps you avoid overpaying—or running out of room. Use this guide to get a clear sense of what fits where so you can choose with confidence.

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Start by taking inventory of what you plan to store—furniture, boxes, appliances, or a mix of everything. Think about how tightly you’re willing to pack and whether you’ll need space to move around inside your unit. When in doubt, it’s often better to size up slightly for easier access and flexibility.

Small units are great for a handful of boxes, seasonal items, small furniture, or the contents of a closet or small room. A 5’x5’ is similar to a hall closet, while a 5’x10’ can hold a mattress set, boxes, and a few larger items.

Medium units can typically store the contents of a one- to two-bedroom apartment. This includes furniture, appliances, and multiple boxes, making them a popular choice for moves, renovations, or extra household storage.

Large units are ideal for storing the contents of a multi-bedroom home. They can accommodate large furniture, appliances, and even vehicles in some cases, giving you plenty of room for full household storage or long-term needs.