Trusted Self-Storage Units in Winter Haven, FL

The monthly rent for a storage unit varies a lot depending on where you live, the size of the unit you need, and the amenities provided by the facility. StorageCafe's sister division Yardi Matrix, which tracks self storage street rate evolution, puts the national average rent for a 10'x10' non-climate-controlled unit at $131. For specific information about self storage prices in your area, check out the StorageCafe listings portal.

Most storage facilities have a minimum renting period of one month. That doesn't mean you have to leave your possessions in there for a whole month. You can pick them up anytime you want, but you'll still pay the full monthly rent. You can try to negotiate a different deal with a storage facility manager, if you only need a unit for a few days; however, generally speaking, you'll have to pay for at least one full month.

If you are planning to store all the furniture and the rest of your belongings from a 2-bedroom home, a 10'x15' storage unit should do the trick. For reference, such a unit is slightly smaller than a standard, one-car garage. In it, you can store the contents of two bedrooms, a sofa and other living room furniture, some appliances and tools, plus boxes with clothing and other items.

Choose the storage unit size based on the quantity of items you need to store. One simple way to decide what size unit you need is by checking out a storage unit size chart. However, if you're still unsure about the size of unit to choose, using comparisons to visualize how much space they provide helps a lot. A 5'x5' storage unit, for example, is about the size of a home closet. The 10'x10' storage unit offers as much space as a small bedroom, while the 10'x15' unit is comparable to a large bedroom. The 10'x20' unit is as big as your standard one-car garage, and the 10'x30' storage unit is about the same size as a generous master bedroom. You should also consider the fact that most storage units are 8' feet tall, which offers you vertical storage space too. Now you have an idea about unit sizes, you can roughly measure the dimensions of the pieces of furniture, appliances or other items you want to store, to get an idea about which type of unit is best for your needs. However, you should also factor in leaving enough unused floor space so you can access each stored item.

If you are planning to store all the furniture and the rest of the items that are normally found in a 3-bedroom home, your best option could be a 10'x20' storage unit. This unit size allows you to comfortably store your bedroom sets, mattresses included, plus living room furniture, appliances, tools and boxes with clothing and other items.