Storage Unit Size Guide
What fits in each size of storage unit we rent.
The most common mistake is renting a unit that is too small. Make a list of the large items first, such as beds, couches and appliances, and then count boxes. If you are between two sizes, the larger one usually saves you a second trip. The drawings below show each unit loaded, with a six-foot person at the door.
5 x 10 storage unit
A 5x10 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 50 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a walk-in closet. This unit is ideal for storing small amounts of furniture, business supplies and records, seasonal items, and boxes.
$42 a month. More about the 5 x 10
12.5 x 8 storage unit
A 12.5x8 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 100 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of half of a one-car garage. This unit will hold items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
$85 a month. More about the 12.5 x 8
10 x 12.5 storage unit
A 10x12.5 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 125 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of half of a one-car garage with extra depth. This unit will hold items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
$84 a month. More about the 10 x 12.5
10 x 16.5 storage unit
A 10x16.5 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 165 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a large master bedroom. This unit fits the contents of three full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
$105 a month. More about the 10 x 16.5
10 x 25 storage unit
A 10x25 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 250 square feet of easily accessible space, one of our largest drive-up units. This unit fits the contents of a fully furnished 5 or more bedroom house and office, including oversized items such as a couch, mattress sets, a dresser, a refrigerator, a washer/dryer, a dining room set, an entertainment center, and several large boxes.
$135 a month. More about the 10 x 25
10 x 25 premium storage unit
A 10x25 drive-up premium storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 250 square feet of easily accessible space, the same generous footprint as our standard 10x25 units with premium features. This unit is the size of a standard one-car garage and will hold items from a three-bedroom house with major appliances, plus lots of boxes.
$159 a month. More about the 10 x 25 premium
10 x 33 side by side storage unit
Our 10x33 side by side storage units in Hanceville, AL offer 330 square feet of total drive-up accessible space, our largest side by side unit configuration at the Commercial Street facility. Two locks are required, one for each unit.
$165 a month. More about the 10 x 33 side by side
8 x 9 storage unit
An 8x9 inside access insulated premium storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 72 square feet of protected indoor space, roughly the size of half of a one-car garage. This unit will hold items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies, all kept safe from Alabama's heat and humidity thanks to the unit's insulated interior.
$70 a month. More about the 8 x 9
10 x 10 storage unit
A 10x10 inside access insulated premium storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 100 square feet of protected indoor space, roughly the size of half of a one-car garage. This unit will hold items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies, all kept safe from Alabama's heat and humidity in an insulated interior environment.
$99 a month. More about the 10 x 10
10 x 12 storage unit
A 10x12 inside access insulated premium storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 120 square feet of protected indoor space, roughly the size of half of a one-car garage with a little extra room. This unit will hold items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies, with the added comfort of an insulated interior that helps protect your belongings from Alabama's heat, humidity, and seasonal temperature fluctuations.
$134 a month. More about the 10 x 12
10 x 20 storage unit
A 10x20 inside access insulated premium storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 200 square feet of protected indoor space, roughly the size of a standard one-car garage. This unit will hold items from a three-bedroom house with major appliances, plus lots of boxes.
$149 a month. More about the 10 x 20
How to get more into your unit
- Take beds and tables apart and stand mattresses and couches on end.
- Use boxes of the same size so they stack well, with the heavy ones on the bottom.
- Fill dresser drawers and appliances with small items.
- Leave a walkway down the middle so you can reach the back.
- Put the things you will need first near the door.
There are more ideas on our storage tips page.
Questions about sizes
What size storage unit do I need for a bedroom's worth of furniture?
The 5 x 10 (50 square feet). A 5x10 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 50 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a walk-in closet. This unit is ideal for storing small amounts of furniture, business supplies and records, seasonal items, and boxes.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 12.5 x 8 (100 square feet). A 12.5x8 drive-up storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 100 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of half of a one-car garage. This unit will hold items from a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, other furniture, and supplies.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 20 (200 square feet). A 10x20 inside access insulated premium storage unit in Hanceville, AL offers 200 square feet of protected indoor space, roughly the size of a standard one-car garage. This unit will hold items from a three-bedroom house with major appliances, plus lots of boxes.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (256) 947-5586. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.