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.
8 x 11 storage unit
An 8x11 drive-up storage unit in Clare, MI offers 88 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a large walk-in closet. This unit fits the furnishings of a mid-sized bedroom, including a queen-sized bed, a dresser, a TV, and several small to medium-sized boxes.
$55 a month. More about the 8 x 11
9 x 11 storage unit
A 9x11 drive-up storage unit in Clare, MI offers 99 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a standard bedroom. This unit fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
$60 a month. More about the 9 x 11
10 x 17 storage unit
A 10x17 drive-up storage unit in Clare, MI offers 170 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a large master bedroom. This unit fits the contents of an entire family room, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
$70 a month. More about the 10 x 17
8 x 20 container storage unit
A 20-foot steel shipping container, 160 square feet of heavy-duty, weather-resistant storage with a solid steel locking door and ground-level access.
$80 a month. More about the 8 x 20 container
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 8 x 11 (88 square feet). An 8x11 drive-up storage unit in Clare, MI offers 88 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a large walk-in closet. This unit fits the furnishings of a mid-sized bedroom, including a queen-sized bed, a dresser, a TV, and several small to medium-sized boxes.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 9 x 11 (99 square feet). A 9x11 drive-up storage unit in Clare, MI offers 99 square feet of easily accessible space, roughly the size of a standard bedroom. This unit fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
Who rents the 20-foot container?
Contractors, farms and businesses storing tools, equipment and supplies, and anyone who wants steel walls between their things and the weather.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (616) 552-9908. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.