What Size Storage Unit Do I Need for a 1 Bedroom Apartment?

People rent storage for so many reasons. A popular reason is for moving. A storage rental can provide a fast, affordable, secure and temporary place to store the contents of a house, apartment, condo, student housing & more.

Picking the right sized storage unit for your unique storage needs is very important. You want to make sure that you have enough room for what you need to store and sufficient ‘breathing’ room and ‘safe’ space. This extra space allows adequate airflow inside your unit (which helps prevent condensation and mold), and helps keep your belongings from getting damaged or broken.

This blog post focuses on what storage unit sizes are ideal for storing the contents of a one-bedroom apartment. For general tips on picking the right sized storage unit to rent, read this blog post -  What Size Storage Unit Do You Need.

How Much Storage Space Do I Need for a 1 Bedroom Apartment?

Similar to house sizes, 1-bedroom apartments can dramatically differ in size. They can range from being spacious, closet-sized, perfect-size and everything in-between.

While size does matter when renting a storage unit, what’s EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is what a person has/owns that needs to be stored in the unit. It’s also best to not make any assumptions that just because a person lives in a 1-bedroom apartment, they do not have a lot to store:

• What folks have in their homes dramatically differs from person to person and family to family. The stuff you have may not solely depend on the space you have. People can have lots of space and live a minimalist lifestyle, while others may have a tiny apartment that is filled floor to ceiling with items they treasure and adore.
• The amount of ‘stuff’ people have is impacted by the stage of life they are in. For example, students living in a one-bedroom partially furnished apartment may not have a ton of stuff (just the bare necessities). Young adults or couples just starting off may not have as much ‘stuff’ as middle-aged adults and seniors who have years and years' worth of personal belongings accumulated.
• The amenities and furnishings that an apartment provided may have an impact too. Did it come with appliances or a washer & dryer? Was it fully or partially furnished? Was there extra storage space provided via a storage locker (where you store your bike, Christmas décor and seasonal items)?

What Size Storage Unit Do I Need for a 1 Bedroom Apartment?

When renting storage for the contents of a 1-bedroom apartment, 100-160 square feet of storage space is a good rule of thumb. The sizes of storage units best suited for this type of storage need are:

• 10x10 Storage Unit
• 10x12 Storage Unit
• 10x14 Storage Unit
• 10x15 Storage Unit
• 9x17 Storage Unit
• 10x16 Storage Unit
• 8x20 Storage Unit

Our 10’x10’ unit is comparable to a large tool shed.

• Its size is approx. 100 Sq Ft.
• It is the ideal size for a small 1 bedroom apartment with no appliance or washer/dryer storage needed.
• We offer this size of storage rental at our Woodstock self-storage facility, Fergus self-storage facility, Ayr self-storage faciility & New Hamburg self-storage facility.

Our 10’x12’ unit is comparable to a large tool shed.

• Its size is approx. 120 Sq Ft.
• It is the ideal size for a small 1 bedroom apartment with no appliance or wash/dryer storage needed.
• We offer this size of storage unit at our New Hamburg self-storage facility.

Our 10’x14’ unit is comparable to a large tool shed.

• Its size is approx. 140 Sq Ft.
• It is the ideal size for a small 1 bedroom apartment with no appliance or washer/dryer storage needed.
• We offer this size of storage unit at our New Hamburg self-storage facility.

Our 10'x15’ self-storage unit is comparable to a large master bedroom.

• Its size is approx. 150 Sq Ft.
• This is ideal for the average sized 1-bedroom apartments where no appliances or washer/dryer storage is needed.
• We offer this size of storage rental at our Fergus self-storage facility, Ayr self-storage faciility & New Hamburg self-storage facility.

Our 9’x17’ self-storage unit is comparable to a large master bedroom.

• Its size is approx. 153 Sq Ft.
• This is ideal for average sized 1-bedroom apartments where no appliances or washer/dryer storage is needed.
• We offer this size of storage rental unit at our Woodstock self-storage facility.

Our 10’x16’ unit is comparable to a single car garage or contents of a 2 to 3 bedroom home.

• Its size is approx. 160 Sq Ft.
• It is the ideal size for the average 1 bedroom apartment and often provides a little additional room to store other items like winter tires, appliances or washer/dryer.
• We offer this size of storage unit at our New Hamburg self-storage facility.

Our 8’x20’ unit is comparable to a single car garage or contents of a 2 to 3 bedroom home.

• Its size is approx. 160 Sq Ft.
• It is the ideal size for the average 1 bedroom apartment and often a little additional room to store other items like winter tires, appliances or washer/dryer.
• We offer this size of storage unit at our Milton self-storage facility, Woodstock self-storage facility & Fergus self-storage facility.

Feel free to try our storage size tool to compare different sizes and help you figure our the right size of storage unit for your needs.

Rent Moving Storage from Storage Solutions

We're 100% committed to helping folks find the right-sized storage unit for their belongings. We believe it's important that our customers rent only the space they need, for the length of time they need, and that they feel they are getting a great value! The flexibility that we offer our customers is what makes us stand out from other local self-storage companies. It’s also a key reason why our customers really like renting from us, recommend us to their friends and family, and give us 5-star reviews online.

We make renting storage easy!

Take an online tour of our self-storage units for rent! We always encourage people to tour the units we have for rent and we’ve made that really easy and convenient with online video tours of our facilities, and the different storage unit sizes for rent.

Ready to rent? Once you know the right size unit to rent, you can rent 24/7 online through our website for immediate access. You can have the storage space you need and want for your 1 bedroom apartment in just minutes.

Need help picking the right size unit? Ask us! With 20+ years in the Self Storage industry, we know that sometimes it helps to talk to someone about what you want to store. We have lots of experience helping customers figure out what size storage unit they need. Give us a call or send us a text at 905-854-1008 or email us at info@storagesolutionsontario.com. Once you know the size to rent, we can help you do that over the phone/text, over email or in person if you prefer. You can also rent online via our website if you're a DIY person.

If you still have questions about renting storage, check out our handy FAQ page for more info or contact our friendly team for help. For helpful tips, tricks, and advice, visit our blog regularly. We have some great resources like:

• Tips for moving furniture
• Tips for storing fragile items
• Storage solutions for apartment living

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