If you’re moving, downsizing, renovating, or just trying to get your space back, picking the right storage size matters. Too small and you’re playing Tetris in the heat; too big and you’re paying for air. Below is a practical, specific  to our area (Daphne) guide for typical 1–2 bedroom apartment storage needs, with real examples of what usually fits in each unit size.

For most 1-bedroom apartments:

• 5x10 if you’re storing boxes + a few small furniture pieces
• 10x10 if you’re storing “most of the apartment” (bedroom + living room items)

For most 2-bedroom apartments:

• 10x10 if you’re storing a moderate amount (one bedroom + some living room items)
• 10x20 if you’re storing a full 2BR (including larger furniture) or combining households

At Roundabout Self Storage in Daphne (9051 County Rd 64), the most common apartment-friendly sizes are 5x10, 10x10, and limited 10x20—all indoor, non-climate units with easy access and simple online move-in.

A simple way to think about unit sizes

5x10 (50 sq ft)

Best for: Partial 1BR, seasonal overflow, or storing one main room.

Typically holds:

• A queen mattress + bed frame (if broken down)
• 10–20 medium boxes
• Small dresser or nightstands
• TV + stand
• A few bikes or stored totes

Good fit when:

• You’re storing mostly boxes + a few furniture pieces
• You’re doing a short-term move and just need “breathing room”

10x10 (100 sq ft)

Best for: Most 1BRs, and many partial 2BRs.

Typically holds:

• 1 bedroom set (queen bed + dresser + nightstands)
• A couch or sectional (depending on shape)
• Dining table + chairs (often disassembled)
• 20–40 boxes
• Multiple plastic totes, garage items, or small appliances

Good fit when:

• You want to store the bulk of a 1BR
• You’re staging your apartment for a move or renovation
• You’re storing items from two rooms + boxes

10x20 (200 sq ft)

Best for: Most full 2BRs (especially with larger furniture)

Typically holds:

• 2 bedroom sets
• Living room set (sofa + chairs + coffee table)
• Dining table set
• Large appliances (washer/dryer) if needed
• 40–80 boxes
• Bikes, storage racks, and “garage overflow”

Good fit when:

• You’re storing an entire 2BR
• You have oversized furniture (big sectional, king bed, large dressers)
• You’re combining households or doing a longer transition

What fits for a typical 1-bedroom apartment?

A typical 1BR in Daphne often includes:

• Bedroom furniture (queen bed, dresser, nightstands)
• Living room basics (sofa, TV stand, coffee table)
• Kitchen items + boxes
• Closet contents
• Small patio furniture (sometimes)

Choose a 5x10 if you’re storing:

• Mostly boxes/totes
• One major furniture piece (or a few small pieces)
• Seasonal items (holiday decor, beach gear, extra clothes)
• “I’m decluttering, not moving everything”

Example 5x10 inventory

• 15 boxes
• Queen mattress + frame (disassembled)
• 2 nightstands
• 1 dresser
• 1 TV + stand
• 2–3 storage totes

Choose a 10x10 if you’re storing:

• Most of a 1-bedroom (bedroom + living room)
• A couch + bed + multiple boxes
• You don’t want to gamble on “barely fitting”

Example 10x10 inventory

• Queen bed set + bedroom furniture
• Sofa + coffee table
• Dining table (disassembled) + 4 chairs
• 30 boxes/totes
• Patio furniture (small set)
• Vacuum, fans, small appliances

Rule of thumb: If you’re storing a couch and a full bedroom set, 10x10 is usually the smoother choice.

What fits for a typical 2-bedroom apartment?

A typical 2BR usually adds:

• Second bed (or a home office)
• Extra dresser(s)
• More boxes (kids’ items add up fast)
• Often more closet storage and seasonal gear

Choose a 10x10 if you’re storing:

• One bedroom + boxes from the second bedroom
• A small apartment with minimal furniture
• A mostly “boxed” move where large furniture stays behind

Example 10x10 (partial 2BR)

• One full bedroom set
• Desk + chair
• 25–40 boxes
• TV + stand
• Several totes (clothes, kitchen, decor)

Choose a 10x20 if you’re storing:

• Two bedrooms + living room furniture
• Larger furniture (big sectional, king bed, heavy dressers)
• You want space to access items without unpacking the whole unit

Example 10x20 (full 2BR)

• Two bed frames + mattresses
• Two dressers + nightstands
• Sofa + chairs + coffee table
• Dining set
• 50–80 boxes/totes
• Bikes, storage racks, and “garage stuff”

Rule of thumb: If you’re storing two mattresses + a couch + dining furniture, 10x20 is usually the right call.

Daphne-specific considerations (that affect size)

1) Coastal humidity + non-climate storage

Roundabout’s units are indoor, non-climate, which is perfect for most household items—if you pack correctly.

If you’re storing:

• Upholstered furniture, mattresses, paper goods, electronics, photos
  Plan on:
• Plastic totes (not cardboard for long-term)
• Mattress bags
• Pallets or a moisture barrier under boxes
• Desiccant packs / moisture absorbers (especially summer)
• Leave airflow gaps (don’t pack wall-to-wall)

2) Moving timelines on the Eastern Shore

A lot of storage demand here comes from:

• Staggered move-outs and move-ins
• Renovations and “we need it out of the way”
• New-home transitions (short-term overflow)

If your move is time-sensitive, choosing a slightly larger unit can save you multiple trips—and the stress of repacking.

Common sizing mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Mistake #1: Forgetting how bulky “light stuff” is

Clothes, linens, kids’ toys, and kitchen items don’t weigh much—but they eat space. Count boxes honestly.

Mistake #2: Not disassembling what should be disassembled

Bed frames, dining tables, and shelves should be broken down. It can reduce needed space by an entire unit size.

Mistake #3: Packing so tight you can’t access anything

If you’ll need to grab items later, plan an aisle. That often pushes a borderline 5x10 → 10x10 decision.

A quick decision guide

Pick a 5x10 if:

• You’re storing boxes + a few small furniture pieces
• You’re decluttering or storing one room’s worth of stuff

Pick a 10x10 if:

• You’re storing most of a 1-bedroom
• You have a couch + bed + lots of boxes

Pick a 10x20 if:

• You’re storing a full 2-bedroom
• You want room to walk in and access items

Need help choosing? Make it easy.

If you’re in Daphne, Belforest/Malbis, Spanish Fort, or Fairhope and want a quick recommendation, the fastest way is:

1. List your big items (beds, couch, dining set, dressers)
2. Estimate boxes (10, 20, 40+)
3. Decide if you need an access aisle

Then reserve the unit that matches your situation. Roundabout’s most popular apartment sizes are 5x10 and 10x10, with limited 10x20 availability.

Ready to move in? Reserve online at roundabout-storage.com (or call/text the number on the site) and get storage handled in minutes.