Living in an apartment doesn’t have to mean accepting limited square footage. While multifunctional furniture and closet organizers can help, sometimes the best way to create more space in your apartment is to consider moving to a storage facility. Here’s how a budget-friendly storage unit can help you stay uncluttered as a renter.
A Closet Away From Home: The 5×5 Storage Unit
A 5×5 storage unit features 25 square feet of additional space, which is about the size of a walk-in closet. If your studio or one-bedroom apartment lacks the room your wardrobe deserves, free up your closet at home by using self storage for:
- Holiday decorations
- Seasonal clothing
- Sports gear
- Hats and accessories
5×10 Storage Units for Small Space Living
5×10 storage units are comparable to small sheds, making them ideal for storing items like mattresses, large holiday decorations, or multiple totes of clothes. You can even place a freestanding shelving unit inside your space to keep everything organized for your next visit. A 5×10 storage unit is also convenient for storing camping gear, a bicycle, skis, or other bulky seasonal items you don’t have room for in your apartment.
Why Self Storage Makes Sense for Living in a Small Apartment
Self storage helps renters manage moving transitions, declutter small apartments, and merge households with roommates or significant others. With features like month-to-month leases and climate-controlled storage, you can enjoy the flexibility and peace of mind of additional space without having to move to a larger, more expensive apartment.
How To Pack Your Storage Unit
When you use a storage unit for your apartment, you should pack your space based on a few factors:
- How many items you plan to store
- What kinds of items you plan to store
- How often you plan to visit your storage unit
If you’re storing seasonal belongings like holiday trees and decor that you only need once a year, you can load up your storage unit without worrying about having room to navigate. We recommend organizing your belongings by category, whether it’s by holiday or item type, to make finding things easier later on. You should also use clear, airtight containers so you can see the contents.
Are you planning to store sports equipment, bikes, or other hobby-related belongings that you’ll need to access frequently? We recommend leaving enough room for walking space so you can safely navigate your unit.
Free Up Your Apartment With Compass Self Storage
At Compass Self Storage, we’re happy to help renters living in small spaces create the room they need with our wide variety of affordable storage units. Whether you need to store an extra mattress or pack up your studio apartment for a move, our monthly leases and convenient amenities like climate control and drive-up access have you covered. Explore all our available storage facilities today!
