What Size Storage Unit Do You Actually Need? A No-Nonsense Guide

Jimmy
March 13th, 2026

The Storage Unit Size Chart — What Actually Fits

Most storage facilities list unit sizes but never tell you what they really hold. Here's an honest breakdown of every size we offer at MyCube Storage in Lyndhurst, NJ: • 5×5 (25 sq ft) — Think of a large walk-in closet. Fits 10–15 medium boxes, a small dresser, a TV, and a few bags. Perfect for: college students storing over summer, seasonal décor, small business document archives. • 5×10 (50 sq ft) — The size of a small bathroom. Fits a queen mattress, small couch, a few boxes, and a dresser. Perfect for: studio apartment contents, a single room's worth of furniture, short-term moves. • 5×15 (75 sq ft) — A good mid-size option. Fits a one-bedroom apartment: full bed, couch, dining table, 15–20 boxes. Perfect for: one-bedroom moves, storing during a renovation. • 10×10 (100 sq ft) — Our most rented unit. Fits the contents of a two-bedroom apartment including appliances. Think: couch, two beds, dining set, fridge, washer/dryer, and 20+ boxes. Perfect for: two-bedroom moves, home office storage, medium business inventory. • 10×15 (150 sq ft) — Fits a full three-bedroom home minus the big appliances. Great for furniture-heavy households or business storage with frequent access needs. • 10×20 (200 sq ft) — The size of a standard one-car garage. Fits the full contents of a 3–4 bedroom home including appliances, or a cargo van's worth of business inventory. • 10×25 (250 sq ft) — For major moves or growing businesses. Fits large households, contractor equipment, retail overflow, or a full estate. • 10×30 (300 sq ft) — Our largest unit. Equivalent to a two-car garage. Handles complete household moves, commercial inventory, vehicle storage setups, or multiple rooms of furniture with room to spare.

How to Calculate the Size You Need (Step by Step)

Don't just guess. Use this simple 3-step method before you book: 1. Write down every large item you're storing: beds, sofas, dining tables, appliances, dressers, desks. These are your space anchors. 2. Estimate how many medium boxes (18"x18"x16") you'll have. A typical bedroom generates 10–15 boxes; a kitchen generates 15–20. 3. Use our free Space Estimator at mycubestorage.com to enter your items and get a recommended unit size instantly — no guesswork.

💡 Pro Tip: When in doubt, go one size up. The price difference between a 10×10 and a 10×15 is often less than $20/month — far less stressful than trying to cram everything into a unit that's too tight.

Should You Get Climate Control?

If you're storing wood furniture, electronics, clothing, artwork, documents, or musical instruments — yes, absolutely. Northern New Jersey summers hit 90°F+ with high humidity, and winters drop below freezing. Unregulated storage units can see temperature swings of 60+ degrees, which warps wood, cracks leather, and causes condensation damage to electronics. All of our unit sizes at MyCube Storage include climate-controlled options that maintain 55–80°F year-round. It's a small price increase for serious long-term protection.

How MyCube Storage Compares

Unlike big-box storage chains, MyCube Storage in Lyndhurst is locally owned and operated. Our on-site staff actually know you by name, help you pick the right unit, and are available to answer questions — not just redirect you to an app. We offer month-to-month rentals so you're never locked in, and our facility on Schuyler Ave is easily accessible from Rutherford, North Arlington, Belleville, East Rutherford, Kearny, and all of Northern NJ.

"Friendly owner, clean units and easy access to units anytime." — Steve S., Google Review

📦 Ready to get started? Reserve your unit online at mycubestorage.com, call us at (201) 398-1000, or stop by 730 Schuyler Ave, Lyndhurst — look for the pink building! 📲 Follow us for storage tips, deals, and community updates: Instagram | Facebook https://maps.app.goo.gl/rZANUn97y6ZxPLhdA