Answered by Nicole La Capria
June 5, 2013Hello, and thank you for visiting Movers.com!
If you no longer have the space for all of your belongings and furniture after you move, you may be considering renting a storage unit. The price of the unit will vary depending on the company you choose, but monthly costs are typically determined by the unit's size.
What Size Do I Need?
The size unit you require will depend on the amount of items and furniture you will need stored. While available sizes vary depending on the storage facility, below are some common options and the amount of goods they can accomodate:
| |
Compare To |
Amount of Goods |
Price |
| 5x5, 25 sq. ft |
Hall closet or half bathroom |
Small furniture, several boxes |
$40-$50 |
| 10x15, 150 sq. ft |
Large bedroom |
Furnishings from a two bedroom apartment or small house |
$75-$140 |
| 10x20, 200 sq. ft |
Large one car garage |
Furnishings from a three or four bedroom apartment/house |
$95-$150 |
Please remember that these figures are simply used for the sake of example--actual costs can differ depending on the facility, region, and many other factors.
Climate-Controlled Storage
If you are storing items of extreme value or anything that is particularly susceptible to damage, you may opt to rent a climate-controlled storage unit. These will be understandably costlier.
Some items worth investing in climate-controlled storage to protect are:
- Leather clothing or furniture
- Furs
- Stereo equipment or electronics
- Photographs
- Wood furniture
To find a storage facility near you, fill out a fast and easy quote form at Movers.com. Now you can begin comparing free quotes from several storage centers in your area so you can choose the one that's right for you!
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