Renting a storage unit is easy. Guessing the right size is the part that trips people up. You eyeball your stuff, take a stab at it, and end up either cramming everything into a unit that's too small or paying for space you never fill.
At Cardinal State Storage, we help Greensboro folks get this right all the time, so here's a quick guide to what each size actually holds.
A 5x5 is about the size of a small closet, perfect for boxes, totes, and a few small items. For a student storing a dorm's worth of things over the summer, it's often all you need. A 5x10 is closer to a walk-in closet and fits a small bedroom's worth of belongings plus a mattress.
A 10x10 is the most popular size, roughly a bedroom, holding the contents of a couple of rooms with furniture and appliances. It's the right call for most apartment moves and home projects.
A 10x15 holds a small home's worth of furniture, and a 10x20 is close to a one-car garage, enough for a full household or a vehicle plus boxes.
With UNCG, NC A&T, and other schools nearby, summer storage is a Greensboro tradition. If you're stashing things between semesters, a 5x5 or 5x10 usually does it, and splitting a 10x10 with a roommate can be even cheaper. Apartment renters clearing out a room tend to land on the 5x10 to 10x10 range.
The easiest way to decide is to walk the units and picture your things inside. We're glad to help you eyeball it so you rent exactly what you need.
Trying to figure out the right size in Greensboro? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you match the unit to your stuff.