Storage for a 2 bedroom apartment
A two-bedroom apartment fits a 10x10 storage unit packed to the door — two bed sets, a living room, a dining set, appliances and around 40 boxes. A 10x15 is the comfortable choice, and the necessary one if you want to walk in and reach anything.
- 630 cu ft
- Fits a 10×15 storage unit
- $125–$240 / month
What size storage unit for 2 bedroom apartment?
| Home size | 2 bedroom apartment (900–1,200 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Estimated volume | 630 cubic feet (cu ft) |
| Estimated weight | 3,945 lb |
| Minimum unit that fits | 10×10 storage unit at 93% full |
| Recommended | 10×15 storage unit at 62% full |
| Comfortable option | 10×20 storage unit at 46% full |
| Typical monthly cost | $125–$240 |
| Boxes to pack it | about 41 |
Volume is computed from a full item-by-item inventory of a typical home this size, not a rule of thumb. Your own total will differ — the calculator lets you edit the list.
The inventory behind that number
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.
| Item | Qty | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Queen bed set | 1 | 60 cu ft |
| Sofa, 3-cushion | 1 | 50 cu ft |
| Medium box (3.0 cu ft) | 16 | 48 cu ft |
| Full bed set | 1 | 45 cu ft |
| Large box (4.5 cu ft) | 10 | 45 cu ft |
| Dresser, double / triple | 1 | 40 cu ft |
| Wardrobe box (11 cu ft) | 3 | 33 cu ft |
| Dining table | 1 | 30 cu ft |
| Washing machine | 1 | 25 cu ft |
| Clothes dryer | 1 | 25 cu ft |
| Dresser, single (up to 4 drawers) | 1 | 25 cu ft |
| Bookcase, 4+ shelves | 1 | 20 cu ft |
| Dining chair | 4 | 20 cu ft |
| Desk, small / writing | 1 | 20 cu ft |
| Armchair | 1 | 15 cu ft |
| TV stand / media console | 1 | 15 cu ft |
| Nightstand | 2 | 12 cu ft |
| Small box (1.5 cu ft, "book box") | 8 | 12 cu ft |
Showing the 18 largest of 30 line items. Full volumes come from packed volumes for 95 household items.
When to size up
- You want an access aisle rather than a sealed wall of boxes
- There is a patio, balcony or garage worth of items
- One bedroom is used as an office
An access aisle is the most commonly overlooked one. Leaving a walkway drops a 10×15 storage unit from 1,020 to 867 cubic feet of usable space, which is often exactly what pushes this household to the next size.
Your three options compared
| 10×10 storage unit | 10×15 storage unit | 10×20 storage unit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role | Minimum that fits | Recommended | Comfortable |
| Fill rate | 93% | 62% | 46% |
| Floor area | 100 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
| Monthly cost | $90–$180 | $125–$240 | $160–$310 |
| Access | Sealed, packed to the roof | Tight but workable | Room for an aisle |
Fill rates assume moderate packing density and no access aisle.
How much it will cost
A 10×15 storage unit runs $125–$240 per month standard, or $155–$300 climate-controlled. Over a year that is $1500–$2880, before the admin fee, lock and insurance that get added at move-in.
See the full cost breakdown for this size, or the cost overview for what moves the price in your market.
Packing it
A typical 2 bedroom apartment produces about 41 boxes at average density. Uniform sizes stack better than mixed cartons; the loose-to-tight packing difference for this inventory is around 189 cubic feet.
Calculate the cartons for this 2 bedroom with the estimate your carton count, then use packing guide to keep the first-needed boxes reachable.
Check it against your own things
Related questions
What size storage unit do I need for 2 bedroom apartment?
A 10×15 storage unit for a typical 2 bedroom apartment of about 630 cubic feet, filling roughly 62% of the usable space. Appliances, a garage or several years in the same home push you up a size.
How many cubic feet is 2 bedroom apartment?
About 630 cu ft and 3,945 lb, based on a full inventory. Expect a spread of 567–756 cu ft depending on how much is in the closets.
How many boxes will I need?
Around 41 at average density, mostly medium and large. See the estimate your carton count for a split by box type plus tape and paper quantities.
Should I get climate control?
For a 2 bedroom apartment, decide from the contents and season rather than the bedroom count. Wood furniture, electronics, instruments, photographs, artwork and leather need protection through a humid summer; a short load of boxed kitchenware usually does not. Compare climate-controlled and standard storage.