What Size Storage Unit Do I Need? 5×10 to 10×25 in North Louisiana

If you are trying to figure out what size storage unit you need, the easiest place to start is with what you are storing, not with square feet. Storage Haven rents units from 5×10 to 10×25 at three North Louisiana locations: Shreveport on W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Dubberly near Minden, and Plain Dealing on Highway 3. This guide explains what each size holds, compares a 10×10, a 10×15, and a 10×20, lists current prices at each location, and gives a few ways to avoid renting too big or too small.

What Size Storage Unit Do I Need? A Quick Guide

Here is what each size usually holds. These are general guides, and the way you pack makes a real difference.

• 5×10: about the size of a large walk-in closet. Holds boxes, a dresser, a mattress set, a few chairs, and seasonal items. A good fit for a dorm room, a studio apartment, or overflow from a home.
• 10×10: about half of a one-car garage. Holds the furniture from a one-bedroom apartment, or a mix of furniture and boxes from a few rooms.
• 10×15: holds the contents of a two-bedroom apartment, including larger furniture and appliances like a washer, dryer, or refrigerator.
• 10×20: about the size of a one-car garage. Fits the furniture from a two to three-bedroom home.
• 10×25: room for a larger home, or a full set of furniture plus tools, shelving, and outdoor equipment.

10×10 vs 10×15 vs 10×20: Which One Fits?

Most renters land on one of these three sizes. The difference comes down to how many rooms you are emptying and how big the largest pieces are.

• Choose a 10×10 if you are storing one bedroom and a living room’s worth of furniture, or a garage clean-out. A queen bed, a dresser, a couch, a small table, and 15 to 20 boxes usually fit.
• Choose a 10×15 if you are moving out of a two-bedroom apartment, or you have appliances on top of furniture. The extra five feet of depth gives room for a washer and dryer or a refrigerator without blocking the boxes behind them.
• Choose a 10×20 if you are storing most of a house during a move or a home sale. It holds two or three bedrooms of furniture, a dining set, and boxes, with room for a walkway.

If you are between two sizes, the larger one is usually worth it. A unit packed tight to the door makes it hard to reach anything at the back, and many renters end up adding items once the move starts.

Unit Sizes and Prices at Each Location

Each Storage Haven location carries different sizes. Here are the current monthly rates, paying by ACH (bank account). Card payments run about 2% higher.

Shreveport (indoor hallway units and drive-up units, southwest Shreveport):

• 5×10 indoor: $45.79
• 10×10 indoor (11 ft ceilings): $76.31
• 10×15 drive-up: $127.19
• 10×20 drive-up: $152.63
• 10×25 drive-up: $203.50

Dubberly (Greater Minden area):

• 5×10: $61.05
• 10×10: $81.40
• 10×15: $91.58
• 10×20: $152.63

Plain Dealing (north Bossier Parish):

• 10×10 drive-up (8 ft ceiling): $61.05

Open units change daily, and some sizes fill up. To see what is open right now, check the rental page for each location: Shreveport, Dubberly, or Plain Dealing. For a closer look at the Shreveport sizes, see Self Storage in Shreveport, LA: 5 Unit Sizes and Prices.

How to Estimate Your Size Before You Rent

A few minutes of planning saves a second trip or a unit you do not need.

• List the big pieces first. Beds, couches, dressers, tables, and appliances take most of the floor space. Boxes stack on top and around them.
• Count your boxes. A rough count of small, medium, and large boxes helps you see whether a 10×10 is enough or a 10×15 is safer.
• Think about height. Shreveport’s indoor units have 11 ft ceilings, and Plain Dealing’s drive-up units have 8 ft ceilings. Tall stacks and upright mattresses make the most of the space.
• Plan for access. If you will visit often, leave a walkway so you can reach items in the back.
• Ask. Call or text (318) 754-5050, describe what you are storing, and an owner will help you pick a size.

Indoor or Drive-Up?

At Shreveport, the smaller 5×10 and 10×10 units are indoor hallway units, and the 10×15 and larger units are drive-up. Indoor units keep your things out of rain and direct sun when the door is open. Drive-up units let you back a truck or trailer to the door and load straight in. At Plain Dealing, the units are drive-up. None of the units at Storage Haven are climate-controlled.

For more on the difference, read Indoor vs. Drive-Up Storage Units in Shreveport.

Packing Tips to Fit More in Less Space

• Use boxes of similar size so they stack evenly.
• Put the heaviest boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top.
• Stand mattresses, table tops, and headboards on their sides.
• Take legs off tables and beds where you can.
• Fill dressers and drawers with small items instead of leaving them empty.
• Label each box on two sides so you can read it from the walkway.

Renting the Size You Choose

Once you know your size, renting takes a few minutes online. Pick your location on the Rent Now page, choose a unit, sign the lease digitally, and set up AutoPay. Your unit details are sent when you sign up. Rentals are month-to-month, and the first month is prorated. If your needs change, you are not locked into a long-term contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?

A 10×10 usually holds the furniture from a one-bedroom apartment. At Storage Haven, a 10×10 is $76.31 per month by ACH in Shreveport, $81.40 in Dubberly, and $61.05 in Plain Dealing.

What size storage unit do I need for a two-bedroom apartment?

A 10×15 usually holds the contents of a two-bedroom apartment, including appliances. It is $127.19 per month by ACH in Shreveport and $91.58 in Dubberly.

How much fits in a 10×20 storage unit?

A 10×20 is about the size of a one-car garage and fits the furniture from a two to three-bedroom home. It is $152.63 per month by ACH at both Shreveport and Dubberly.

What is the largest storage unit size at Storage Haven?

The largest size is the 10×25 drive-up unit at Storage Haven Shreveport, at $203.50 per month by ACH.

What is the smallest storage unit size?

The smallest size is the 5×10, at $45.79 per month by ACH for an indoor unit in Shreveport and $61.05 in Dubberly.

Can I change sizes later?

Rentals are month-to-month, so you are not locked in. Call or text (318) 754-5050 to talk through your options, or reach Storage Haven through the contact page.

Find the Right Size Near You

Storage Haven has locations in Shreveport, Dubberly, and Plain Dealing, all open 24/7 and rented 100% online. See open units and current prices on the Rent Now page, call or text (318) 754-5050, or use the contact page.