The 5×10 storage unit is one of the most popular sizes we rent at Sid’s Self Storage in Pembroke, GA, and for good reason. It’s big enough to hold a surprising amount of stuff, small enough to keep monthly cost down, and works for almost every common storage need — apartment overflow, seasonal gear, a small move, or extra business inventory.
If you’re weighing whether a 5×10 is the right size for you, here’s exactly what fits and who this unit works best for.
How big is a 5×10 storage unit?
A 5×10 unit measures 5 feet wide by 10 feet deep — 50 square feet of floor space, roughly the size of a walk-in closet. Ceiling height at Sid’s Self Storage is a full 8 feet, which means you get 400 cubic feet of usable volume when you stack smart.
All 5×10 units at our Pembroke facility are drive-up and ground-floor. You pull your vehicle up to the door, roll it up, and unload. No elevators, no long hallways, no stairs.
What fits in a 5×10 unit?
A 5×10 comfortably holds the contents of a small one-bedroom apartment or a large studio. Real-world examples of what fits:
- A queen mattress and box spring, standing on end
- A small couch or loveseat
- A dresser and a nightstand
- A kitchen table with 2-4 chairs
- 15-20 medium moving boxes stacked
- Seasonal items — holiday decorations, patio furniture, a bike or two
- Small appliances like a microwave, mini fridge, or vacuum
You won’t fit a full house in a 5×10 — for that you’re looking at our 10×20 unit. But for most short-term storage needs in Pembroke, a 5×10 is the sweet spot on price and space.
Who rents a 5×10 in Pembroke?
The 5×10 works well for:
- Georgia Southern students heading home for summer or a semester abroad — dorm and small apartment contents fit easily.
- Fort Stewart soldiers on PCS orders who need short-term storage between housing.
- Bryan County homeowners staging a home for sale who need to clear out extra furniture without hauling everything to a family member’s garage.
- Small business owners in Pembroke, Ellabell, or Richmond Hill who need inventory or seasonal equipment storage.
- Renters between leases — most one-bedroom apartments condense into a 5×10 with careful packing.
How much does a 5×10 cost in Pembroke, GA?
Rates at Sid’s Self Storage vary by availability and are shown live on our Rent Now page. All rentals are month-to-month with no long-term contract required. Use promo code MOVEINNOW for a discount on your first month.
Tips for packing a 5×10 unit
To get the most out of the space:
- Stand mattresses on their edge against a wall — this frees up floor space for boxes.
- Use uniform box sizes when you can — they stack more efficiently.
- Fill dresser drawers with clothing or linens instead of leaving them empty.
- Put items you’ll need to access near the front of the unit.
- Leave a narrow walking aisle down the middle so you can reach the back without unloading half the unit.
Reserve your 5×10 storage unit in Pembroke
Reserve a 5×10 at Sid’s Self Storage in about five minutes. Pick your unit online, upload your ID, sign the agreement, and pay — you’ll get your gate code by email right away. Or call us at (912) 574-4473 to rent by phone.
Reserve your 5×10 storage unit now — use promo code MOVEINNOW for your first month.
Sid’s Self Storage is located at 102 W Industrial Blvd in Pembroke, GA — five minutes from downtown Pembroke, ten minutes from Ellabell, and about twenty minutes from Richmond Hill, Fort Stewart, and Hinesville.
