If you are someone, like a college student or empty nester, with a few things to store a 5×5 storage unit might be an option for storing your items. A 5xt storage unit is small but it can still hold a good amount of items. We will take a look at if a 5×5 storage unit is the right size for you to store all your items.

  • How much can fit inside a 5×5 storage unit?
    • A 5×5 storage unit is a 5-foot-long x 5-foot-wide x 8-foot-high and about 200 cubic feet. Most people don’t fill their storage unit up to the ceiling, with this it means that you have about 180 cubic feet of space to use in your 5×5 storage unit.
  • Items from a college dorm, apartment, or small business that can fit inside a 5×5 storage unit
    • When looking for a storage unit it is good to have an idea of what items you are things about storing, here are some items that you can store inside a 5×5 unit:
      • A single bed and mattress
      • Desk
      • Chair
      • Night Table
      • Bicycle
      • Mini Fridge
      • About 10 small boxes and/or 8 medium boxes
    • A 5×5 storage unit is a good size for a college student to rent if they are planning to go abroad or home between semesters. For empty nesters it can be nice to store items from cleaning a spare room. A 5×5 storage unit is also a perfect size for small business owners and entrepreneurs because you can use the 5×5 storage unit to store overstock, supplies, and equipment.
  • Do you need a 5×5 climate controlled storage unit?
    • A climate controlled unit is a storage unit that aims to keep your items in a temperature controlled area inside a building. Climate controlled storage units are a perfect way to store items that don’t do well in weather. Here is a list of items to think about storing in a climate controlled storage unit:
      • Electronics
      • Medical Equipment and supplies
      • Antiques
      • Collectables
      • Artwork

Now that you know what a little more about a 5×5 storage unit, you are able to decide whether it is the perfect size for you. College students, small business owners, or empty nesters who need a room cleaned out, a 5×5 storage unit is perfect for you. Milt’s Mini Storage has all the necessary storage features including secured gate access, on-site live-in manager, security cameras, and affordable storage. To find out more about what storage sizes we offer and finding a storage near you click on our locations page!