10×15 storage unit size guide
A 10x15 storage unit gives you 150 square feet of floor space and about 1,200 cubic feet of volume. It holds the contents of a two to three-bedroom home, including major appliances and bulky items such as a piano, and can take a car in drive-up units.
- 150 sq ft
- 1,200 cu ft
- Fits 2 bedroom home
- $125–$240 / month
How big is a 10×15 storage unit?
| Dimensions | 10 ft × 15 ft |
|---|---|
| Floor space | 150 square feet (sq ft) |
| Assumed ceiling height | 8 ft |
| Approximate volume | 1,200 cubic feet (cu ft)* |
| Realistic usable volume | 1,020 cu ft at moderate packing density |
| Door | 8 ft wide roll-up door |
| Similar to | a large one-car garage |
| Typical use | 2 bedroom home |
| Vehicle storage | A car plus household goods |
| Typical monthly cost | $125–$240 standard, $155–$300 climate-controlled |
*Volume assumes an 8-foot ceiling. Usable capacity varies with door clearance, packing density and whether you leave an access aisle. Cost is a national reference range, reviewed August 2026.
What fits in a 10×15 storage unit?
- A three-bedroom apartment or a two-bedroom house
- Three bedroom sets plus living and dining rooms
- An upright piano alongside a full apartment
- A car in a drive-up unit, with a wall of boxes behind
- Around 240 medium boxes stored alone
Stored on its own, a 10×15 storage unit takes roughly 340 medium boxes at 3 cu ft each. In practice furniture takes most of the space and boxes fill what is left. For a room-by-room breakdown with layout diagrams, see what fits in a 10×15 storage unit.
What does not fit
- A four-bedroom house with a full garage
- Two vehicles
Example inventories
Real item lists, priced in cubic feet from the cubic-foot values behind these figures. Nothing here is rounded by hand.
A three-bedroom apartment — 907 cu ft, about 89% full
| Item | Qty | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Medium box (3.0 cu ft) | 25 | 75 cu ft |
| Large box (4.5 cu ft) | 15 | 67.5 cu ft |
| Queen bed set | 1 | 60 cu ft |
| Twin bed set (mattress, box, frame) | 2 | 60 cu ft |
| Wardrobe box (11 cu ft) | 5 | 55 cu ft |
| Sofa, 3-cushion | 1 | 50 cu ft |
| Dresser, single (up to 4 drawers) | 2 | 50 cu ft |
| Refrigerator, standard | 1 | 50 cu ft |
| Full bed set | 1 | 45 cu ft |
| Bookcase, 4+ shelves | 2 | 40 cu ft |
| China cabinet / hutch | 1 | 40 cu ft |
| Dresser, double / triple | 1 | 40 cu ft |
| Desk, executive / L-shaped | 1 | 35 cu ft |
| Armchair | 2 | 30 cu ft |
| Dining table | 1 | 30 cu ft |
| Dining chair | 6 | 30 cu ft |
| Washing machine | 1 | 25 cu ft |
| Clothes dryer | 1 | 25 cu ft |
| Nightstand | 4 | 24 cu ft |
| Area rug, rolled | 2 | 20 cu ft |
| TV stand / media console | 1 | 15 cu ft |
| Coffee table | 1 | 10 cu ft |
| End table | 2 | 10 cu ft |
| TV, 50" and larger | 1 | 10 cu ft |
| Office chair | 1 | 10 cu ft |
Is a 10×15 storage unit right for your home?
A two-bedroom house, a three-bedroom apartment, or a household that also wants a workshop corner.
| Home size | Estimated volume | Fill rate in this unit | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| the studio apartment breakdown | 278 cu ft | 27% | Comfortable |
| the 1 bedroom apartment breakdown | 445 cu ft | 44% | Comfortable |
| storage for 2 bedroom apartment | 630 cu ft | 62% | Comfortable |
A 10x10 is the most-rented unit in the country largely because of this household size. It fits, but usually with nothing to spare — the second bedroom is the room people forget to inventory. If that is your situation, the the 2 bedroom apartment breakdown works through the same decision with the extras that usually push people up a size.
How to pack a 10×15 storage unit
The same unit holds noticeably different amounts depending on how you load it. Three workable layouts:
- Rooms in reverse order. Load the rooms you will unpack last into the back. Kitchen and bedroom essentials nearest the door.
- Vehicle plus goods. Car centred on the long axis, boxes stacked along both side walls to shoulder height. Leave 2 ft at the front for the door track.
| Packing density | What it means | Usable volume | With a 15% access aisle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose | Nothing stacked above head height, fragile items, room to move things around. | 840 cu ft | 714 cu ft |
| Moderate | Stacked to around 7 ft with furniture placed sensibly. The default. | 1,020 cu ft | 867 cu ft |
| Tight | Stacked to the ceiling, uniform boxes, disassembled furniture. Needs planning. | 1,116 cu ft | 949 cu ft |
The gap between loose and tight packing in this unit is 240 cubic feet — often a whole unit size. Our packing guide covers how to get to the tight end without burying the things you need.
How much does a 10×15 storage unit cost?
A 10×15 storage unit typically costs $125–$240 per month for a standard unit and $155–$300 per month climate-controlled. These are national reference ranges, not quotes — city pricing runs well above them and rural pricing well below.
| Unit type | Typical monthly range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $125–$240 | Drive-up or interior, no climate control |
| Climate-controlled | $155–$300 | Adds roughly 20–40% for temperature and humidity control |
National reference ranges before promotions, taxes and fees. Reviewed August 2026. See how storage pricing works and the fees that are not in the headline rate.
Full cost breakdown for this size, including what changes the price and what the first month usually looks like.
10×15 storage unit compared with nearby sizes
| Attribute | 10×15 storage unit | 10×10 storage unit | 10×20 storage unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor area | 150 sq ft | 100 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
| Volume | 1,200 cu ft | 800 cu ft | 1,600 cu ft |
| Usable volume | 1,020 cu ft | 680 cu ft | 1,360 cu ft |
| Typical home | 2 bedroom home | 1–2 bedroom apartment | 3 bedroom house |
| Standard cost | $125–$240 | $90–$180 | $160–$310 |
Side-by-side breakdowns: 10x10 vs 10x15, 10x15 vs 10x20.
Limitations of this estimate
The jump from a 10x10 is 400 cubic feet — roughly a full bedroom set plus twenty boxes. If you are only 100 cubic feet over a 10x10, sell one piece of furniture instead of paying twelve months of a larger unit.
Three things this page cannot know: the actual interior dimensions at your facility (advertised sizes are nominal and real units are often a few inches under), the door and ceiling clearance, and how well you will pack. Measure your largest item and check it against the door width before you sign anything — our measuring guide covers what to record.
How we estimate capacity
Volume is floor area × ceiling height: 10 × 15 × 8 = 1,200 cu ft. Usable volume applies a packing-efficiency factor — 85% at moderate density — and subtracts a further 15% when you need an access aisle. Item volumes come from our published item dataset, which uses packed cubic feet, the same basis professional movers use on a cube sheet.
Cost ranges are aggregated from published list prices across major US operators and are reviewed twice a year. Full detail, assumptions and known error margins are on the the full method and its error margins.
Related questions
How many square feet is a 10×15 storage unit?
A 10×15 storage unit is 150 square feet of floor space (10 ft × 15 ft), which is about 1,200 cubic feet of volume with a standard 8 ft ceiling.
Is a 10×15 storage unit big enough for a 2 bedroom home?
Yes, at moderate packing density. A typical 2 bedroom apartment comes to about 630 cu ft, which fills roughly 62% of the usable space. Appliances, a garage or a home gym will push you to the next size.
How many boxes fit in a 10×15 storage unit?
About 340 medium (3 cu ft) boxes if the unit held nothing else. With furniture in there too, expect roughly a third of that.
Can I park a car in a 10×15 storage unit?
A car plus household goods. Vehicle storage also needs a drive-up unit, facility permission and proof of registration and insurance — see storage for a car.
What is the difference between a 10×15 storage unit and the next size up?
A 10×20 storage unit adds 400 cubic feet — roughly 7 bedroom sets' worth — for about $35–$70 more per month. Full comparison.