A 5'x5' self storage unit is about the size of a walk-in closet. This size is ideal for holding a small mattress set, a chair or dresser, sports equipment, or a few extra boxes.

A 5'x10' self storage unit can hold the contents of a one bedroom apartment. Picture a space that will hold a queen-size bed, a few chairs and a dresser, and extra storage boxes.

A 10'x10' self storage unit can hold the contents of a two bedroom apartment. It is about the space of a large family room, or two extra bedrooms. This space is large enough for many items: a mattress set, bookcases, tables and dressers, sofas and appliances could fit in this space. A ten by ten unit could also hold the contents of an entire office, including desks, chairs, files, and storage boxes.

A 10'x15' self storage unit can hold the contents of a three bedroom house. It provides plenty of room to store larger items such as pianos, couches, tables, or big screen TVs.

A 10'x20' self storage unit gives you two hundred square feet of room - that's enough to store the contents of a four or five-bedroom house. This size space provides plenty of room to store larger items: large appliances like a refrigerator, washer and dryer, large furniture items like entertainment centers, a dining room set and sofas should fit easily in this space.

Typically holds the contents of a larger apartment or home: many appliances, garage items, bookshelves, boxes and similar items.

Typically holds items from a four or five-bedroom home: many appliances, garage items, couches, media consoles, boxes and other items.