What would fit in a 5x10 storage unit?

A 5x10 storage unit fits one full dorm room: queen mattress, small couch, dresser, mini-fridge, plus 20 to 30 medium boxes stacked. Total floor space is 50 square feet, about a walk-in closet, with 400 cubic feet up to the 8-foot ceiling. Stack to the ceiling without furniture and you can squeeze 30 to 50 boxes in. Rent runs $60 to $110 a month nationally, or $75 to $140 with climate control. A four-month summer hold totals $240 to $560 before truck rental and admin fees. For a student without a car, a per-item service like Storage Scholars at about $13 per item monthly is more practical. A 5-to-10-item summer runs $250 to $400 with pickup and delivery built in.

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