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 110+ 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
About 41 boxes for a home this size at average packing density. Uniform box sizes stack far better than mixed ones, and a well-stacked unit genuinely holds one size less than a badly stacked one — the difference between loose and tight packing here is around 189 cubic feet.
Work out your own box count with the estimate your carton count, then read packing guide for the loading order that keeps the things you need 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?
It depends on contents and duration, not on home size. Wood furniture, electronics, instruments, photographs, artwork and leather deteriorate in an unconditioned unit through a US summer. For three months of boxed kitchenware, it is money you do not need to spend. Full comparison.