A 5x10 storage unit holds the contents of a small bedroom or a studio's worth of boxes: a queen mattress and box spring, a dresser, a TV, a few small pieces, and boxes stacked high. At AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, a 5x10 is 50 square feet with a 9-foot ceiling and a 3.7-foot-wide roll-up door, and it rents for $40 a month (as listed in October 2026).
The 5x10 is our smallest and most affordable unit, and it's often misjudged: it holds more than it looks like on paper, but less than you'd hope for wide furniture. This guide covers the real dimensions, exactly what fits, what doesn't, and how to pack it so you can still reach your things. To see every unit side by side, check our full storage unit size guide.
A 5x10 storage unit is 5 feet wide and 10 feet deep, for 50 square feet of floor space. At AA Personal Storage, the 5x10 has a 9-foot ceiling, so it holds about 450 cubic feet of stuff if you use the full height.
Specs from our Rent page, October 2026:
| Feature | 5x10 at AA Personal Storage |
|---|---|
| Floor space | 50 square feet (5 ft wide x 10 ft deep) |
| Ceiling height | 9 feet |
| Approximate volume | About 450 cubic feet |
| Door type | Roll-up |
| Door width | 3.7 feet (about 44 inches) |
| Door height | 7 feet 10 inches |
| Inside lighting | No |
| Access | Drive-up, ground level, 24/7 |
| Monthly rate | $40 (as listed October 2026) |
Picture a long walk-in closet, or a little less than a quarter of a one-car garage (approximate comparisons). You walk in through the door at the narrow end, and the space runs 10 feet back from there.
Most of a 5x10's capacity is vertical. The 9-foot ceiling lets you stack boxes and bins well above head height, so packing tall is how you get your money's worth.
A 5x10 fits about one small bedroom of furniture plus boxes, or a dorm room or studio's worth of belongings. Our Rent page describes it as fitting "the contents of a small bedroom, including a queen-sized bed, a dresser, a TV, and several small to medium-sized boxes."
The 5x10 isn't just for bedrooms. Around Parowan and Cedar City, people also use one for:
If you store only boxes, a 5x10 holds roughly 60 to 80 medium moving boxes, stacked about 6 to 7 feet high with a little room left to reach the back. That's an estimate based on a typical 18x18x16-inch medium box. Mixed sizes, furniture, and a walkway will lower the count.
Anything wider than about 42 inches that can't be turned, tilted, or taken apart won't fit well, because the 5x10 door is 3.7 feet wide. The 10-foot depth also limits long, bulky pieces.
The door is the real limit. Here's how common items do:
| Item | Fits in a 5x10? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Queen mattress (60 in wide) | Yes | Goes in on edge, standing up |
| King box spring | Usually | Goes in on edge; the door is 7 ft 10 in tall |
| Dresser | Yes | Most are under 40 inches deep |
| Washer or dryer | Yes | Usually under 30 inches wide |
| Refrigerator | Tight | Fits through the door, but takes a big share of the floor |
| Standard sofa | Tight | Must go in standing on end; risky for the frame |
| Sectional sofa | Usually no | Needs a wider door and more floor space |
| Dining table with fixed legs | Often no | Many are wider than 44 inches |
| Piano | No | Choose a 10x15, with a door 8.7 ft or 7 ft 10 in wide |
| Car, motorcycle, or ATV | No | Vehicles aren't allowed in enclosed units |
If a couch, sectional, or a large table is on your list, the 10x10 is the safer pick. Its door is 8.5 feet wide, so furniture rolls straight in on a dolly. We break down that choice in our 5x10 vs. 10x10 storage unit comparison.
Some things can't go in any unit at AA Personal Storage, no matter the size. According to our storage FAQ, tenants may not store flammable or hazardous materials (gasoline, propane tanks, paint thinner, fireworks, chemicals), explosives and ammunition, perishable food or anything that attracts pests, animals or plants, illegal items, wet or moldy items, tires (unless they're on a vehicle in outdoor parking), or toxic waste.
Vehicles go in outdoor parking, not enclosed units. AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah offers uncovered outdoor spaces: a 10x30 for $30 a month and a 12x40 for $40 a month (as listed in October 2026). Snowmobiles and ATVs are allowed in outdoor parking. If you're storing an RV for the season, read our guides on covered vs. uncovered RV storage and how to winterize your RV.
A 5x10 is big enough if you're storing one room, a dorm, seasonal gear, or a stack of boxes, and nothing in your load is wider than about 42 inches. If you're storing a full apartment or anything with a sofa, step up a size.
Use this quick guide:
| Your situation | Best size at AA Personal Storage | Rate (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Closet overflow, seasonal decor, sports gear | 5x10 | $40/mo |
| One bedroom set plus boxes | 5x10 | $40/mo |
| Dorm room or studio with no couch | 5x10 | $40/mo |
| A little more than a 5x10, still narrow items | 5x12.5 | $50/mo |
| One-bedroom apartment with a couch | 10x10 | $65/mo |
| Two to three bedrooms, piano, large furniture | 10x15 | $75/mo |
Choose the 5x12.5 if your load is just a bit too big for a 5x10 but you don't have wide furniture. It adds 2.5 feet of depth (62.5 square feet total) for $50 a month. It has the same 9-foot ceiling and the same 3.7-foot door, so the door limit doesn't change.
Choose the 10x10 if you have a couch, a sectional, a dining table with fixed legs, or a whole apartment. It's 100 square feet with an 8.5-foot-wide door for $65 a month. Our storage unit size guide for a 1-bedroom walks through that decision room by room, and our guide to what fits in a 10x10 storage unit shows what the next size holds.
Pack a 5x10 from the back wall forward, put the heaviest and least-used items at the back, and stack tall along the side walls. Leave a narrow path if you'll need anything before move-out day.
A 5x10 at AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah costs $40 a month, as listed on our Rent page in October 2026. Rentals are month to month, so you can move out or switch sizes without a long-term contract.
A few other costs to know:
Payment is by Visa, Mastercard, or Discover, and you can pay your bill online.
AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah is a locally owned, drive-up facility just off I-15, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no office hours to plan around.
A 5x10 storage unit fits about one small bedroom: a queen mattress and box spring on edge, a dresser, a nightstand, a TV, and 15 to 25 medium boxes. It also works well for a dorm room, seasonal decorations, or sports gear. At AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, it has a 9-foot ceiling for tall stacking.
A 5x10 storage unit is 5 feet wide by 10 feet deep, or 50 square feet, about the size of a large walk-in closet. At AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah, the 5x10 has a 9-foot ceiling, giving roughly 450 cubic feet of space, and a roll-up door 3.7 feet wide and 7 feet 10 inches tall.
A 5x10 storage unit at AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah costs $40 a month, as listed in October 2026. Rentals are month to month with no long-term contract. A $50 reservation fee holds a unit for 25 days and is credited toward move-in. A 10% military discount is available with no proof required.
Sometimes, but it's tight. The 5x10 door at AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah is 3.7 feet wide, so a standard sofa has to go in standing on end, which can strain the frame. Sectionals usually won't fit. If you're storing a couch, the 10x10, with an 8.5-foot-wide door, is the safer choice.
A 5x10 storage unit holds roughly 60 to 80 medium moving boxes if you store only boxes and stack them about 6 to 7 feet high. That's an estimate, and furniture or a walkway lowers it. With a bedroom set inside, plan on about 15 to 25 medium boxes. The 9-foot ceiling at AA Personal Storage helps.
No. AA Personal Storage in Parowan, Utah doesn't allow vehicles in enclosed units. Motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, trailers, and RVs go in uncovered outdoor parking instead, which costs $30 a month for a 10x30 space or $40 a month for a 12x40 space, as listed in October 2026.
Ready to clear out a room? Rent a 5x10 in Parowan online in a few minutes with no meeting required, or reserve one for $50 to hold it for 25 days. Not sure the 5x10 is right? Compare every unit size in our size guide.
Questions? Call AA Personal Storage at (435) 447-4777 or email hello@aapersonalstorage.com. We're at 450 N 600 W, Parowan, UT 84761, just off I-15, and open 24/7.
