Decision tool · size estimator
What size storage unit do you need?
Tell us what you are storing and we will give you the unit size a published size guide recommends for it, what the guide says fits in that size, the sizes either side, and which facilities near Dahlonega list that size.
Common unit sizes and what fits
| Unit | Floor area | What the size guide says fits |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 5 ft | 25 sq ft | No large items; good for smaller items like seasonal clothing and decor, important documents, or summer storage for college students. |
| 5 x 10 ft | 50 sq ft | Ideal for a studio or one-bedroom apartment; besides boxes of clothes and decorations it can hold a queen-size mattress, dresser and nightstands, flatscreen TV and stand, couch/recliner/chair, tools, and bike/weights/sports equipment. |
| 5 x 15 ft | 75 sq ft | Comparable to an extended walk-in closet; holds a queen mattress, dressers, love seats, sports equipment, plus bulkier items like washers, dryers, or fridges. Ideal for items from a small one-bedroom or studio apartment. |
| 10 x 10 ft | 100 sq ft | Most popular size; fits about three rooms' worth of belongings, such as a king mattress, living room furniture set, large appliances, entertainment centers, and coffee and end tables. |
| 10 x 15 ft | 150 sq ft | A small step up from 10×10; holds 4 rooms' worth of stuff, good for moving between apartments or homes or freeing up garage space. |
| 10 x 20 ft | 200 sq ft | Size of a single-car garage; stores up to 4 full bedrooms' worth of belongings or one vehicle, including bedroom, living room, dining room, and patio furniture, exercise equipment, large appliances, and larger instruments like a piano. |
| 10 x 25 ft | 250 sq ft | Slightly larger than 10×20 and ideal for vehicles; a great size for a boat, water skis, ATVs, or other recreational sporting equipment. |
| 10 x 30 ft | 300 sq ft | The largest unit U-Haul rents, roughly the size of a 1 1/2-car garage; holds an entire household's belongings, a good option when moving houses. |
Sizes and descriptions from the size guide linked here, checked October 19, 2026. U-Haul – What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
Sizes are in feet, width by depth. Furniture and how you pack vary, so treat the estimate as a starting point and look at the unit before you sign. We do not show prices here: rates change often and differ by door.
Found your size? The facility matcher shows which facilities near Dahlonega list it.
Before you pick a size
- Measure your biggest pieces: sofas, mattresses, dressers. A unit’s door is narrower than the unit.
- Plan an aisle if you will need to reach things while they are stored. If not, pack to the ceiling and fill the back first.
- If you are storing for a move or a sale, ask the facility about moving up or down a size later. Many let you transfer.
Not sure the estimate fits your furniture? Look at the unit before you sign, or ask the facility to show you two sizes. Then use the facility matcher to see who lists that size.
Questions
What size storage unit do I need for a 2-bedroom?
The published guides disagree. SpareFoot's text says a 10×10 holds two bedrooms plus a family room and a 10×15 holds a two- or three-bedroom house. U-Haul says a 10×10 fits about three rooms and a 10×15 about four. For a full 2-bedroom home with appliances, a 10×15 is the safer choice. A sparsely furnished 2-bedroom apartment may fit in a 10×10.
Source: SpareFoot size guide; U-Haul 'What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?'
What fits in a 10×10 storage unit?
A 10×10 is 100 square feet, about the size of an average bedroom. U-Haul calls it its most popular size, holding about three rooms of belongings such as a king mattress and a living room set. SpareFoot says it fits furniture from two bedrooms and a family room. In Lumpkin County, posted non-climate 10×10 rates were $65 to $120 a month on October 19, 2026.
Source: U-Haul size guide; SpareFoot size guide; facility rate pages
What size storage unit for a studio or dorm room?
Both U-Haul and SpareFoot say a 5×10 (50 square feet) suits a studio or one-bedroom apartment. A 5×5 is for boxes and small items only. TrueSafe's Dahlonega page describes a 5×10 as fitting 'a studio or dorm room' and listed it from $47 on October 19, 2026. South Lumpkin Storage listed a climate-controlled 5×10 at $65 a month that day.
Source: U-Haul and SpareFoot size guides; TrueSafe Storage; South Lumpkin Storage
Dates, rules and hours can change. The organizers have the final word: Lumpkin County Government