What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?

A 10x10 unit is the common starting point for a one-bedroom apartment with a sofa, bed, dresser, small table, and boxes. A minimal one-bedroom can fit in 5x10, but bulky furniture usually pushes the load to 10x10.

What fits in a 5x10 storage unit?

A 5x10 unit can hold a mattress set, small sofa or loveseat, dresser, boxes, and a few small items. It is usually too tight for a full one-bedroom apartment with dining furniture and large appliances.

What fits in a 10x10 storage unit?

A 10x10 unit often fits the contents of a one-bedroom apartment: sofa, queen bed, dresser, table, chairs, and 20-30 boxes if packed carefully.

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Fit summaryFIG. FIT

Whether it fits comes down to the measurements most people skip.

The spaceCommon units: 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, and 10x20, usually about 8 ft tall

What decides itTotal item footprint, stackability, and access aisle vs. unit length, width, height, and door opening

What to measureMeasure sofas, mattresses, dressers, tables, appliances, and box counts

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

ReferenceAppliance Dimensions Furniture Dimensions

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Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked if the IKEA haul would fit before driving 45 minutes. Half of it wouldn't have.” — IKEA trip planner

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Furniture list with dimensions for sofas, mattresses, dressers, tables, shelves, and appliances
02Box count by size and whether boxes can stack safely
03Largest rigid item compared with storage unit door opening and aisle clearance
04Access aisle needs if you will retrieve items before moving everything out

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Choosing by square footage only and ignoring height, door opening, and aisle plan
⚠Forgetting that mattresses, upholstered furniture, TVs, and glass should not be stacked under heavy boxes
⚠Renting a 5x10 for a full one-bedroom load with bulky furniture, then running out of floor space
⚠Not measuring the storage unit roll-up door, which can be narrower or shorter than the interior unit

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
A 10x10 unit is the common starting point for a one-bedroom apartment with a sofa, bed, dresser, small table, and boxes. A minimal one-bedroom can fit in 5x10, but bulky furniture usually pushes the load to 10x10.
01
What fits in a 5x10 storage unit?
A 5x10 unit can hold a mattress set, small sofa or loveseat, dresser, boxes, and a few small items. It is usually too tight for a full one-bedroom apartment with dining furniture and large appliances.
02
What fits in a 10x10 storage unit?
A 10x10 unit often fits the contents of a one-bedroom apartment: sofa, queen bed, dresser, table, chairs, and 20-30 boxes if packed carefully.
03

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Home / Storage Unit Fit

Storage Unit Size Calculator

Enter your furniture, boxes, and appliances to find the smallest storage unit that fits.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: English

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Fit summaryFIG. FIT

Whether it fits comes down to the measurements most people skip.

The spaceCommon units: 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, and 10x20, usually about 8 ft tall

What decides itTotal item footprint, stackability, and access aisle vs. unit length, width, height, and door opening

What to measureMeasure sofas, mattresses, dressers, tables, appliances, and box counts

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

ReferenceAppliance Dimensions Furniture Dimensions

About 10 seconds · no signup

Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked if the IKEA haul would fit before driving 45 minutes. Half of it wouldn't have.” — IKEA trip planner

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Furniture list with dimensions for sofas, mattresses, dressers, tables, shelves, and appliances
02Box count by size and whether boxes can stack safely
03Largest rigid item compared with storage unit door opening and aisle clearance
04Access aisle needs if you will retrieve items before moving everything out

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Choosing by square footage only and ignoring height, door opening, and aisle plan
⚠Forgetting that mattresses, upholstered furniture, TVs, and glass should not be stacked under heavy boxes
⚠Renting a 5x10 for a full one-bedroom load with bulky furniture, then running out of floor space
⚠Not measuring the storage unit roll-up door, which can be narrower or shorter than the interior unit

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
A 10x10 unit is the common starting point for a one-bedroom apartment with a sofa, bed, dresser, small table, and boxes. A minimal one-bedroom can fit in 5x10, but bulky furniture usually pushes the load to 10x10.
01
What fits in a 5x10 storage unit?
A 5x10 unit can hold a mattress set, small sofa or loveseat, dresser, boxes, and a few small items. It is usually too tight for a full one-bedroom apartment with dining furniture and large appliances.
02
What fits in a 10x10 storage unit?
A 10x10 unit often fits the contents of a one-bedroom apartment: sofa, queen bed, dresser, table, chairs, and 20-30 boxes if packed carefully.
03

Related fit checks.

All storage fit checks →

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator