Storage Unit Sizes Guide: 14 Drive-Up Sizes in Payson
Every unit size at Sunset Storage Centers in Payson, from a 5x10 to a 13x40, what fits in each, and a simple method to estimate your own load before you rent.
Storage Unit Sizes Guide: Which of Our 14 Payson Units Fits Your Stuff?
Quick Summary
Sunset Storage Centers in Payson rents 14 drive-up unit sizes, from a 5x10 (50 square feet) to a 13x40 (520 square feet). Match the unit to the floor space of the rooms you are emptying: a closet's worth of boxes fits a 5x10, a one-bedroom apartment fits a 10x10, a two-bedroom home fits a 10x20, and a full house or a vehicle needs 10x25 or larger. When you are between two sizes, take the bigger one and keep a walkway. Every unit is drive-up, non-climate-controlled, and rents month to month.
Picking a storage unit is mostly about floor space and door width. Get the size right the first time and you avoid a second move a month later when the unit turns out to be too tight. This guide covers every size we offer at 857 N 500 E in Payson, what tends to fit in each, and a simple method for estimating your own load.
All 14 Sizes at a Glance
| Unit | Square feet | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5x10 | 50 | Boxes, seasonal items, small furniture, a mattress set |
| 8x10 | 80 | A studio apartment |
| 10x10 | 100 | A one-bedroom apartment, refrigerator, washer and dryer, patio furniture |
| 8x13 | 104 | A one-bedroom apartment, desk, small appliances, boxes |
| 10x13 | 130 | A one- to two-bedroom apartment, couch, dining set, appliances |
| 10x15 | 150 | A two- to three-bedroom home, appliances, multiple furniture sets |
| 8x20 | 160 | A two-bedroom home, large furniture, appliances, patio set |
| 15x13 | 195 | A two- to three-bedroom home |
| 10x20 | 200 | A vehicle, or a two-bedroom house's contents, appliances and patio furniture |
| 10x25 | 250 | A three-bedroom house, a vehicle, large furniture, appliances |
| 13x25 | 325 | A three- to four-bedroom house, commercial inventory, vehicles, large equipment |
| 12x30 | 360 | A four-bedroom house, commercial storage, multiple vehicles |
| 13x30 | 390 | A large household, business inventory, equipment, a workshop setup, vehicles |
| 13x40 | 520 | Boats, RVs, multiple vehicles, or a full household plus a vehicle |
Roll-up doors on every unit mean you back the truck or trailer up to the door and unload directly. There are no interior hallways at Sunset.
Small Units: 5x10 and 8x10
5x10 (50 sq ft)
Think of a large walk-in closet. A 5x10 holds a stack of boxes, the holiday bins, a mattress and box spring on end, a dresser and a couple of chairs. It is the usual choice for a student's summer, a spare room's worth of overflow, or the things you cleared out to stage a house for sale.
8x10 (80 sq ft)
A studio apartment fits here: bed, dresser, a small couch or a couple of armchairs, a TV stand and the kitchen boxes. It is also a good size for a small business that needs a spot for tools, signage or a few pallets of product.
Medium Units: 10x10 Through 8x20
10x10 (100 sq ft)
The one-bedroom apartment unit. A bedroom set, a couch, a refrigerator, a washer and dryer, and the patio furniture will fit with boxes stacked along one wall. This is the size most renters start with.
8x13 (104 sq ft)
Nearly the same floor space as a 10x10 in a longer, narrower footprint. If your load is boxes, a desk and small appliances, the extra depth is easy to fill. Wide sofas can be awkward through the 8-foot opening, so measure first.
10x13 (130 sq ft)
A one- to two-bedroom apartment with room to spare for the couch, the dining set and the appliances. Renters who want to keep a walkway down the middle of a one-bedroom load often step up to this size rather than pack a 10x10 to the door.
10x15 (150 sq ft)
A two- to three-bedroom home's furniture and appliances. Multiple bedroom sets, a sectional, the dining table and chairs and the kitchen appliances fit with boxes stacked at the back.
8x20 (160 sq ft)
The same square footage as a 10x15, laid out long. A two-bedroom home's large furniture, appliances and a patio set fit well, and the length suits long items such as kayaks, ladders and lumber.
Large Units: 15x13 Through 13x40
15x13 (195 sq ft)
A wide unit for a two- to three-bedroom home. The 15-foot width lets you set furniture side by side instead of stacking it, which is easier on wood pieces you plan to keep for years.
10x20 (200 sq ft)
The classic garage size. Park a car, or store a two-bedroom house's contents plus appliances and patio furniture. Many renters do half and half: a vehicle down one side and shelving down the other.
10x25 (250 sq ft)
A three-bedroom house, or a vehicle with a household's furniture packed behind it. The extra five feet over a 10x20 is what makes a car plus furniture workable.
13x25 (325 sq ft)
Sized for a three- to four-bedroom house, commercial inventory, vehicles or large equipment. The 13-foot width takes a full-size pickup with room to open the doors.
12x30 (360 sq ft)
A four-bedroom house, business stock on pallets, or multiple vehicles. Contractors use this size for a truck and trailer or for materials between jobs.
13x30 (390 sq ft)
A large household, business inventory, equipment or a workshop setup, with space for a vehicle alongside.
13x40 (520 sq ft)
Our largest unit. Boats on trailers, RVs, multiple vehicles, or an entire household plus the family car. If you are storing a boat off Utah Lake for the winter or an RV between trips, this is the one.
How to Estimate Your Own Load
- Walk each room you are emptying and write down the big pieces. Beds, sofas, tables, appliances and anything else you cannot carry alone.
- Count boxes honestly. A typical room packs into 10 to 15 medium boxes, and kitchens run higher.
- Add up the floor space of the rooms. A bedroom is roughly 10x10 to 12x12. Storage units stack higher than a room's furniture sits, so a unit about two-thirds the size of the rooms you are emptying is a reasonable starting point.
- Decide how often you will visit. Weekly visitors need a walkway, so go one size up. If you will not open the door until moving day, pack tight.
- Measure the widest piece. Sofas and armoires must clear the roll-up door. The 8-foot-wide units have the narrowest openings.
If you land between two sizes, take the larger one. It costs less than renting a second unit later or moving everything twice.
A Note on Climate
All of Sunset's units are standard drive-up units, not climate controlled. Utah County's dry air keeps mold and mildew risk low, but the inside of a unit follows the outdoor temperature through hot summers and freezing winters. Wood furniture, boxed goods, appliances, tools and vehicles do fine when wrapped and kept off the concrete. Candles, liquids that can freeze, and irreplaceable art or instruments are better kept elsewhere. Our complete guide to self storage in Payson goes into more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common size?
The 10x10 for apartments and the 10x20 for houses and vehicles. Most renters land in one of those two or the sizes on either side of them.
Can I move to a different size later?
Yes, subject to availability. Since leases run month to month, you simply rent the new unit and move over.
What fits a car?
A 10x20 fits most cars. Full-size trucks and SUVs are more comfortable in a 13x25 or wider. Boats on trailers and RVs belong in the 13x30 or 13x40.
How tall are the units?
Roll-up doors and ceilings allow stacking boxes to about shoulder height. Stand mattresses and sofas on end to use the vertical space.
How do I get in?
With your personal gate code, any day between 6 AM and 10 PM. Bring your own disc lock for the unit door.
Reserve the Right Size
Sunset Storage Centers is a family-owned facility at 857 N 500 E in Payson, serving Payson, Santaquin, Spanish Fork, Mapleton and Springville. Browse the size guide, reserve online, or call (385) 433-3891 and describe what you are storing. We will point you to the size that fits it.
About Sunset Storage Centers
Sunset Storage Centers is a family-owned self storage facility at 857 N 500 E, Payson, UT 84651, open since 2023. We offer 14 drive-up unit sizes, gate access from 6 AM to 10 PM daily, 24/7 video surveillance and month-to-month leases for households and businesses across south Utah County.
📞 Phone: (385) 433-3891 🌐 Website: https://sunsetstoragecenters.com 📍 Address: 857 N 500 E, Payson, UT 84651