2-bedroom apartment, full furniture
~55 boxes plus furniture → 10×10 ft. Boxes alone would fit a 5×10.
What size storage unit do I need?
Too small and it won't close; too big and you're donating rent. Pick your home size for the right unit — the first time.
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Units are priced by floor area — but you rent the height too.
- Count boxes first.
Box count is the honest measure of your stuff.
- Furniture decides the jump.
A sofa or mattress usually pushes you one size up.
- Use the 2.4 m height.
Stack to the ceiling and a 5×10 holds like a 10×10.
- Consider climate control.
Wood furniture, vinyl records and photos suffer in heat swings.
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Frequently asked questions
What size storage unit for a 2-bedroom apartment?
Usually a 10×10 ft unit for about 55 boxes plus furniture.
Will my stuff fit in a 5×5?
A 5×5 holds roughly a studio's worth — about 25–35 boxes, no furniture.
How tall are storage units?
Most are about 2.4 m — stack to the ceiling and a smaller unit goes much further.
Do I need climate control?
For wood furniture, vinyl records, photos and electronics: yes, it's worth it.