Moving out of a 2-bedroom apartment in northwest Houston? Here is the short answer: a 10×10 storage unit fits the contents of most standard 2-bedroom apartments, while a 10×15 gives you breathing room if you have bulkier furniture, more than about 35 boxes, or want to reach your things while they are stored.
That range — 10×10 to 10×15 — is what moving professionals and size guides consistently recommend for a typical 2-bedroom. Below is how to pick between the two, plus a few Houston-specific tips so nothing gets damaged in our heat.
What Usually Comes Out of a 2-Bedroom Apartment
Before choosing a size, inventory what you are moving. A typical 2-bedroom apartment move includes:
- 2 beds (queen or full) with frames
- 1–2 dressers and nightstands
- A sofa (or sectional) and a coffee table
- Dining table and chairs
- TV stand, bookshelves, lamps, mirrors
- 20–40 moving boxes of kitchenware, clothing, and decor
- Maybe a washer/dryer or extra appliances
All told, that is roughly 800–1,200 cubic feet of stuff — right in the sweet spot for these two sizes.
10×10 vs. 10×15: How to Choose
A 10×10 unit offers 100 square feet of floor space — about half a one-car garage. It is the right pick if you have standard-size beds, a regular sofa (not a sectional), up to about 35 boxes, and you are comfortable stacking boxes and disassembling larger pieces.
A 10×15 adds 50 percent more room — 150 square feet, close to a full one-car garage. Go 10×15 if you have a king-size bed, a sectional sofa, more than 35 boxes, extra appliances, or you want to leave an aisle so you can get to things without unloading everything. When in doubt, the slightly bigger unit is cheaper than renting a second one later.
Houston Tips: Beat the Heat and Humidity
Houston heat and humidity are brutal on stored belongings. Wood furniture can warp, electronics and documents suffer, and mold loves a dark, humid box. If you are storing anything sensitive — furniture, electronics, paperwork, clothing — ask about an interior climate-controlled unit, which holds the line against summer heat and moisture.
Storage Solutions Plus offers both interior climate-controlled units and drive-up units. Drive-up is great when you are hauling heavy furniture — pull right up to the unit and unload in minutes. For longer-term storage or heat-sensitive items, climate control is the smarter choice. Compare the full range on our Size Guide.
One more Houston tip: if you are between homes for a few months, month-to-month terms matter. At Storage Solutions Plus, every rental is month-to-month with no long-term contract — stay one month or a year, it is up to you. And because we are a U-Haul dealer right on site, you can rent the truck, grab boxes and packing supplies, and move into your unit in a single trip.
Packing Tips for a 10×10 or 10×15
- Disassemble bed frames and table legs; keep the hardware in a labeled bag taped to the piece.
- Stack boxes to the ceiling, heaviest on the bottom, building a stable wall at the back.
- Leave a narrow aisle (easier in a 10×15) so you can reach boxes in the middle.
- Use mattress covers and furniture blankets — the office carries covers and supplies.
Ready When You Are
Storage Solutions Plus has three northwest Houston facilities — Tower Oaks at 10909 Tower Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77070; Sherwood at 4622 Sherwood Lane, Houston, TX 77092; and Boat & RV parking at 10860 Tower Oaks Blvd, right next to Tower Oaks. The office is open Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–6 PM, and tenants get electronic gate access daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, with 24/7 video surveillance.
Check live availability for your size on our Size Guide, browse the Tower Oaks facility, or see our storage FAQs for more quick answers — or call (713) 489-2060 and we will size it in about 60 seconds.