What Size Storage Unit Do I Need for a 2 Bedroom Apartment?

People rent storage units for many different reasons, and the things that they store varies greatly from person to person, as does the duration of their storage rental.

Needing a safe and secure temporary place to store the contents of a home (whether that be a house, apartment, condo, student housing, etc.), is a common reason why people rent self-storage. We have lots of customers who use our storage facility for this reason.

Picking the right sized storage unit for your unique storage needs is very important. Why? You definitely want to have enough room for what you need to store and enough ‘breathing’ room and ‘safe’ space so that there is adequate airflow inside your unit (to prevent condensation and mold) and so that your belongings do not get damaged or broken.

This blog post focuses on what storage unit sizes are ideal for storing the contents of a two-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.

Ready to go? Let’s dive in!

How Much Storage Space Do I Need for a 2 Bedroom Apartment?

Similar to house sizes, 2-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 2-bedroom apartment, they do not have a lot to store:

• What people have in their homes 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.
• The amount of ‘stuff’ people have is impacted by their life stage. Students living in a two-bedroom furnished apartment may not have a ton of stuff (just the bare necessities). Young adults or couples just starting off may not have as many personal belongings as middle-aged adults or seniors who have years and years' worth of ‘stuff’ accumulated.
• The amenities and furnishings that an apartment provided matter. Did the apartment rental come with major appliances or a washer & dryer? Was it fully or partially furnished? Did you have access to an onsite storage locker, where you store your bike, Christmas décor and seasonal items?

What Size Storage Unit Do I Need for a 2 Bedroom Apartment?

For a two-bedroom apartment, we advise customers to look for storage rentals offering 160-200 sq. ft. The four sizes of storage units best suited are:

• 8x20 Storage Unit
• 10x16 Storage Unit
• 10x18 Storage Unit
• 10x20 Storage Unit

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 a smaller 2 bedroom apartment where no appliance or washer/dryer storage is needed.
• We offer this size of storage unit at our Milton self-storage facility, Woodstock self-storage facility & Fergus self-storage facility.

Our 10’x16’ self-storage 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 a smaller 2 bedroom apartment where no appliance or washer/dryer storage is needed.
• We offer this size of storage rental at our New Hamburg self-storage facility.

Our 10’x18’ self-storage unit is comparable to a single car garage or contents of a 2 to 3 bedroom home.

• Its size is approx. 180 Sq Ft.
• This is ideal for average-sized 2-bedroom apartments and often provides a little additional room to store other items like winter tires, but not appliances or washer/dryer storage.
• We offer this size of storage rental at our Woodstock self-storage facility.

Our 10’x20’ self-storage unit is comparable to a single car garage or contents of a 2 to 3 bedroom home.

• Its size is approx. 200 Sq Ft.
• This is ideal for 2-bedroom apartments where appliances or washer/dryer storage is 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.

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

Rent Moving Storage from Storage Solutions

We believe it's important that our customers:

• Rent only the space they need.
• For the length of time they need.
• Feel & think that they are getting great value!

This is why we're 100% committed to helping people find the right-sized storage unit for their belongings. 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 why they give us 5-star reviews.

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 locations 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 2 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 kind of person.

You can also check out our handy FAQ page for more info or contact our friendly team for help.

We have some great resources in our blog you may find helpful:

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

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