Storage Unit Size Guide

EZ Storage Size Guide

At EZ Storage, we take the guesswork out of renting with our storage unit size guide in Boston. We offer a variety of storage spaces ranging from 5’×5’ interior units to driveway accessible 10’×30’ storage units.

Below you will find our EZ size guide to help you answer the question: “What size storage unit do I need in Boston?”

If you are still not sure, check out this detailed how-to article or stop by or give us a call and our professional staff will walk you through the process. We will recommend the right size and give you suggestions on maximizing the space in your storage unit.

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Storage Unit Sizes

5′ x 5′ (25 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Similar in size to a small closet or dorm room. Unit holds small furniture (desks, bookcases), boxes, business records, seasonal décor and sports equipment.

5′ x 10′ (50 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Approximately one to one and a half rooms of furniture. Bicycles, motorcycle, or queen-sized bed.

5′ x 15′ (75 sq. ft.)

Best For:
This unit is similar in size to a large walk-in closet. Fits furnishings of a single bedroom (bed, dresser, nightstand) and several medium to large sized boxes.

10′ x 10′ (100 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Approximately two to three rooms of boxes and furniture. Office furniture, file cabinets, or piano & other instruments.

10′ x 15′ (150 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Approximately three to four rooms of furniture. Small sports car, commercial storage, or retail inventory.

10′ x 20′ (200 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Size of a single car garage. Accommodates up to five to six rooms of furniture. Average size car, commercial storage, dining room set, and appliances (refrigerator, washer/dryer).

10′ x 25′ (250 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Larger than a one car garage, accommodates a fully furnished 3 bedroom house with six to eight rooms of furniture. Large vehicles, boats, patio furniture.

10′ x 30′ (300 sq. ft.)

Best For:
Fits the contents of a fully furnished 3-5 bedroom house. Unit can hold household items, boat, trailers, ATV’s. Ideal for commercial, business or construction inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big of a storage unit do I need?

The answer, of course, is ‘it depends’. And it really does. The best way to determine which size storage unit size is right for you is to first do an inventory of everything you want to store, then use our storage size guide or contact our managers for help.

What size storage unit do I need for my car?

The size of your car and your desire to store any additional items in the storage unit will determine the size you need.

Check out our vehicle storage page to get you started.

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