10'x10' Storage Units
Choosing the 10'x10' unit size
When your belongings cannot seem to find their proper place in your home, self storage is a service that can help you keep them safe until you need them again. One important factor to consider when renting a storage unit is its size. There are different unit sizes catering to various storage needs, whether you need a small locker to keep a few small items or you need to store your boat.
In many cases, people turn to a 10'x10' unit to keep some belongings outside of their homes. Its popularity is most likely due to its convenient size and its flexibility for long-term storage. Moreover, besides allowing you to store a very large variety of items, it tends to be an affordable investment.
How big is a 10'x10' storage unit?
Getting an appreciation of a 10'x10' unit's dimensions might help you decide whether this size is right for you or not. For a clear, real-life size comparison, picture a small home office or half of a regular garage.
To put it in numbers, the standard 10'x10' unit features 100 square feet of floor space, which with the usual 8' ceiling provides around 800 cubic feet of storage space. However, depending on the storage facility, your 10'x10' unit might look slightly different.
How much can you fit in a 10'x10' storage unit?
The standard 10'x10' storage unit can hold the contents of approximately two small bedrooms, a large living room, a one-bedroom apartment or even a small two-bedroom one. In other words, it is large enough to fit a king-sized mattress, nightstands, a dresser, a couch, a dining room table, home electronics, kitchen appliances, tools, outdoor gear and a dozen or more small or medium-sized boxes.
What are the common uses for a 10'x10' unit?
Moving
Whenever people move, whether for a job or for going on deployment, they can rent a 10'x10' unit to store the contents of their one-bedroom apartments. This will give them plenty of room to store a mattress, a large TV, furniture and some appliances. If they're moving from a large two-bedroom apartment, they may be better off renting a 10'x15' unit.
Home renovations
A 10'x10' unit can also come in handy during renovations. If you are remodeling one or more rooms, you will need to find additional space to keep displaced items from this area of your property. Instead of cluttering your home with the contents of the spaces being renovated, you are better off putting it all in a 10'x10' unit.
Assisting a business
You might also find a 10'x10' unit useful if you run a business. Excess stock can sit in storage until it is ready to hit the shelves at your company's brick-and-mortar locations. Moreover, a storage unit of this size is useful when you need room to keep building materials and heavy equipment close to a construction site — if you are a contractor, for instance.
How much does a 10'x10' storage unit cost?
Nationally, a 10'x10' storage unit rents for around $126 per month. The cost of a 10'x10' unit depends on various factors, including location and amenities such as climate control, the presence of an on-site manager and many others. For instance, a 10'x10' unit in a competitive market such as San Francisco, California, costs considerably more than the same size unit in Columbus, Ohio.
Get more information on what 10'x10' storage units can accommodate:
Instances When You Can Use a 10’x10′ Storage Unit
How to Organize a 10’x10′ Storage Unit
How Much Furniture Fits in a 10’x10′ Storage Unit?
Frequently asked questions
Why is the 10'x10' unit the most popular storage unit?
The 10'x10' storage unit is the 'standard' unit size and is the most popular thanks to several factors. The size of the unit is perfect for housing the contents of two bedrooms or even an entire small apartment. Additionally, a 10'x10' unit comes with space for racks and shelving to help you organize the items you intend to store.
How do you organize a 10'x10' storage unit?
Before taking your things to the storage unit, create a list of everything you wish to put there. Store smaller items in boxes and label them. Don't leave any items unpacked if they can fit into a box. Store everything to the side against the walls, leaving a pathway in the middle so you can easily visit each part of the unit. There's even room for a free-standing shelving unit to help you make better use of the storage space. Place heavier boxes on it and stack lighter boxes separately. Cover furniture and any mattresses you plan to store to avoid scuff marks and to fend off unwanted dust.
Do I need a climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit?
It depends on the items you intend to store. If you are keeping furniture, appliances, electronics, artwork and paper-based products, you might be better off renting a climate-controlled 10'x10' unit. This type of unit helps preserve the condition of the stored items so you can use them when you need them.
How many boxes can fit in a 10'x10' storage unit?
Estimating how many boxes can fit in a 10'x10' unit depends largely on how much space you have left for them if you are also storing furniture and other bulky items. If you stick to only storing boxes, the size of the boxes gains in importance. If you go for mid-sized boxes (20"x20"), you could theoretically store about 144 of them. However, taking the room you need for a middle aisle into account, a 10'x10' unit would hold about 100 medium boxes.
How many rooms can fit in a 10'x10' storage unit?
A 10'x10' unit can hold the contents of two bedrooms or all the furniture from a large dining room. Basically, you can fit in mattresses, nightstands, dressers, couches, lamps and a quite a few boxes as well.
Can a 10'x10' unit fit a two-bedroom apartment?
Ideally, a 10'x10' can fit the contents of a packed one-bedroom apartment. If you are planning on moving a two-bedroom apartment of about 800 square feet, you might be able to fit its contents inside a 10'x10' unit. If your apartment exceeds 800 square feet, you are better off renting a 10'x15' unit.
Can you fit a couch in a 10'x10' storage unit?
Yes, a couch can fit in a 10'x10' unit and a lot more furniture besides.
Can you fit a car inside a 10'x10' storage unit?
No, a 10'x10' unit is not large enough to fit a car. Even compact cars and small hatchbacks are too small to fit in units of this size. However, a 10'x20' storage unit is spacious enough for most regular cars.
Can a bike fit in a 10'x10' storage unit?
Not only can you fit a bike in, but there is room for several of them in a 10'x10' unit.
What size of moving truck should I get for my 10'x10' storage unit?
To move belongings into a 10'x10' unit, you would probably need a 15-foot moving truck.