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5x10 Storage Unit Dimensions and Square Footage
A 5x10 storage unit measures 5 feet across the front by 10 feet deep, which works out to 50 square feet of floor space. The shape matters as much as the number. You get a narrow opening and a long run back, so a 5x10 rewards people who load it in layers rather than piling everything in the doorway.
Picture a 5x10 as a medium-sized closet you can walk into, or as the floor area of a small home office. Two people can’t work inside one comfortably at once, but one person with a hand truck reaches the back wall in three steps. That long, narrow footprint is why a mattress set or a rolled rug slides in cleanly along one wall.
Fifty square feet sits in the middle of what Value Store It rents. Our indoor units run from about 25 square feet up to 300 square feet, so the 5x10 is a genuine mid-small unit rather than an entry-level locker. If you’ve seen a 10x5 listed elsewhere, that’s the same 50 square feet turned the other way, with a wider door and less depth.
Items That Fit in a 5x10 Storage Unit
A 5x10 storage unit holds about one room’s worth of belongings. Our size guide lists appliances, a bookcase, a dresser, boxes, chairs, and a desk with lamps as a realistic load for 50 square feet. That’s a real room emptied out, not a token handful of items, and most renters find they still have floor space left over if they stack properly.
A queen bed fits in a 5x10 without much trouble. A standard queen mattress is 60 inches by 80 inches, so it stands on edge against one long wall and uses about 6 feet 8 inches of the unit’s 10 foot depth. Wrap the mattress and box spring, lean them flat rather than free-standing, and several feet of length are still free.
A washer and dryer also fit in a 5x10. Most standard machines are around 27 inches wide, so the pair sits side by side across the 5 foot width with inches to spare, or one behind the other if you’d rather keep the front open. Drain the hoses first and leave each door propped open.
Boxes fill the gaps in a 5x10. Stack them chest high in two rows down the long walls, heaviest on the bottom, with a narrow aisle down the middle. What doesn’t fit is a car, a three-bedroom house, or anything longer than 10 feet, and a large sectional sofa is usually a stretch.
Comparing a 5x10 With the Next Size Up and Down
A 5x10 sits directly between a 5x5 and a 5x15 in Value Store It’s lineup. A 5x5 gives you 25 square feet, which our size guide describes as one lightly furnished room, a dorm room, or a large closet. Doubling to a 5x10 is the difference between storing a dresser and boxes and storing an actual room including its appliances.
Step up to a 5x15 and you get 75 square feet, which our size guide rates at two rooms, with space for mattress sets, a couch, and multiple bookcases. A 10x10 reaches 100 square feet and about three rooms, the size most people use for a one-bedroom apartment. Each step adds a room, not a shelf.
Choose the 5x10 when you’re clearing one room and you know it. Choose bigger when you’re storing a whole apartment, when you’ll pull items out weekly, or when you’re not sure yet how much you’re keeping. Underestimating costs more than the extra size does, because repacking a too-small unit eats an afternoon.
Common Uses for a 5x10 Storage Unit
Moving is the most common reason people rent a 5x10. When closing dates don’t line up, one room of furniture and 20 or 30 boxes go into storage for a few weeks while the rest travels with you. Month-to-month terms with no long-term contract mean you’re not signing up for a year to cover a three-week gap.
Renovations and downsizing fill the next batch of 5x10 units. Emptying a bedroom, a home office, or a dining room before the floors get refinished takes about 50 square feet, and everything comes back out when the work is done. Families combining households use a 5x10 the same way, parking the duplicate furniture somewhere dry until they decide what stays.
Small businesses and students round out the mix. A 5x10 holds seasonal inventory, trade show materials, filing boxes, and sample cases without the cost of commercial space, and it holds a dorm room over the summer with room for a bike. Seasonal gear such as holiday decorations, patio furniture, and off-season clothing lives comfortably in a 5x10 year-round.
Unit Features and Access at Value Store It
Every 5x10 at Value Store It is an indoor unit, and climate controlled 5x10 units are available at our locations. Climate controlled storage keeps constant control over temperature and humidity rather than simply keeping items behind a locked door. In Florida and Massachusetts alike, that’s what protects wood furniture, electronics, books, photos, and clothing from swings a traditional unit doesn’t manage.
Security runs on state of the art systems with individual door alarms on every unit and individualized pin access. You get your own code, your own door, and your own alarm. Our facilities are staffed during office hours, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Access to your 5x10 runs 7 days a week including holidays, from 6 AM to 10 PM, with extended hours at some locations. Free moving carts are available inside so you’re not carrying boxes by hand from the lot. Packing supplies are sold at all of our locations, and truck rentals are available onsite.
Beyond the unit itself, our buildings carry conveniences that make a storage run less of a chore. Free Wi-Fi and a coffee station are standard, a business center with internet and fax access is available, PO Box rental is offered, and self storage protection plans can be added to your rental. A conference room is available at some locations.
Cost Factors and Renting a 5x10 Unit
The monthly rate on a 5x10 storage unit depends on a handful of things, and unit size is only the first. Climate controlled units cost more than non-climate controlled units because the building actively manages temperature and humidity. Placement matters too, since an upstairs inside unit and a downstairs inside unit in the same building are usually priced differently.
Local market conditions set the rest of the number. A 5x10 in Miami and a 5x10 in Lakeville sit in different rental markets, and current availability at each building moves the rate week to week. That’s why we publish live pricing on each location’s own page instead of a single figure that goes stale.
Renting a 5x10 is quick once you know which building you want. Each location page lists that facility’s current 5x10 availability, its live rate, and its own phone number, and you can rent online without visiting first. Rentals are month-to-month with no contract. Find a Value Store It location near you to check live 5x10 pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will a 5x10 storage unit hold?
A 5x10 storage unit holds about the contents of one room. Value Store It’s size guide lists appliances, a bookcase, a dresser, boxes, chairs, and a desk with lamps as a typical load. In practice that’s a cleared-out bedroom, home office, or dining room, with space left for seasonal gear if you stack it well.
What is the average cost of a 5x10 storage unit?
The monthly price of a 5x10 depends on climate controlled versus non-climate controlled, whether the unit is upstairs or downstairs inside, the local rental market, and what’s available at that building right now. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, we publish live rates on every location page, so check the one nearest you.
Can a 5x10 storage unit hold a queen bed?
Yes. A standard queen mattress measures 60 by 80 inches, so it fits along the 10 foot wall of a 5x10 with room to spare. Stand the mattress and box spring on edge against one long side, wrapped and leaning flat, and you’ll still have most of the unit’s depth free for furniture and boxes.
Can you fit a washer and dryer in a 5x10 storage unit?
Yes. Standard washers and dryers are roughly 27 inches wide, so a pair fits side by side across the 5 foot width of a 5x10, or front to back along one wall. Drain the hoses completely before you move them and leave both doors ajar in storage so moisture doesn’t sit in the drum.
How many square feet is a 5x10 storage unit?
A 5x10 storage unit is 50 square feet, measured 5 feet wide by 10 feet deep. That puts it in the middle of the range Value Store It rents, which runs from roughly 25 square feet up to 300 square feet. Our size guide classifies 50 square feet as a medium-sized closet.
Is a 5x10 storage unit the same as a 10x5?
A 5x10 and a 10x5 cover the same 50 square feet, just turned differently. A 5x10 gives you a narrower door and more depth, while a 10x5 gives you a wider door and less depth. Both hold about one room of belongings, so pick based on how wide your largest item is.
Why Choose Value Store It?
Month-to-Month
Units rent month to month with no long-term contract, so you can cancel when you no longer need the space.
Climate Control
Indoor units hold temperature and humidity steady, which protects electronics, clothes, books and furniture.
State-of-the-Art Security
Secure access, monitoring and individual door alarms on every unit.
Easy Access
Open 7 days a week including holidays, from 6 AM to 10 PM, with extended hours at some locations.
Moving Supplies
Boxes and packing supplies are available onsite at every location, plus truck rentals and free moving carts.
Value Protection Plan
Optional protection plans cover your stored property while it is with us.
5x10 Storage Locations
Every facility below offers 5x10 storage. 30 locations across Florida and Massachusetts.
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