25 sq ft
A few stacks of boxes, a bicycle and a small piece of furniture. People often compare it with a large cupboard or a garden shed, but ceiling height and how tightly you pack change what fits.
Plan your storage
What size storage unit does a student need?
A 25 sq ft unit is a starting point for a student storing boxes, suitcases, a bicycle and a few small items over the summer. If the bed and desk belong to your accommodation, leave them out of the inventory. You may need less space than this site’s smallest illustrated unit, so ask providers about lockers or collection services too.
Count what you will actually leave behind after taking home everyday clothes, documents and anything valuable that you need nearby. Pack books into manageable boxes and check which items are prohibited. If you are sharing with friends, combine everyone’s inventory and agree who can access the unit, who pays and whose name is on the agreement.
The calculator below begins with the boxes preset. Change the quantities to suit your belongings and choose the expected number of weeks or months. Short summer stays can still be affected by a minimum rental or notice period. Confirm collection and return dates against your accommodation contract, especially if you are changing addresses between academic years.
For 25 sq ft, the linked local tariffs give a range of £65.17–£75.00 per month including VAT. These are dated examples, not a UK average. Prices checked November 2026; extras and availability must be confirmed.
Sources: Rugeley Self Storage and Green Oak Self Storage.
Read the related storage guide →
25 sq ft starting point. Illustrative layout; check dimensions with the store.
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What are you storing?
Choose a home, count rooms or add individual items. The larger estimate wins across all three; we do not add them together.
Add individual items
Illustrative floor allowances. Boxes are assumed stacked; large furniture is not. Use whole quantities from 0 to 99.
Adds 20% to the larger allowance for an aisle, then rounds up to a listed size. Confirm the actual layout with the store.
Home: 25 sq ft · Rooms: 0 sq ft · Items: 0 sq ft.
The larger estimate wins, including entries in the other mode. Select “No home preset” to use only rooms or items.
Picture the possibilities
A size for every
sort of move.
Compare all seven starting sizes. Actual room shapes, ceiling heights and door openings vary between stores.
35 sq ft
The contents of a studio, or a room of boxes plus a sofa or a bed, if the rest of the flat is travelling with you or being sold.
50 sq ft
A one-bedroom flat packed with a bit of care, or a double bedroom plus boxes, a mattress and a wardrobe.
75 sq ft
A two-bedroom home if you are not storing every appliance, or a one-bedroom flat where you want an aisle so you can reach things.
100 sq ft
A three-bedroom house packed reasonably, including the larger furniture, as long as sofas and mattresses are not all stored flat on the floor.
150 sq ft
A larger family home, or a three-bedroom house where you want to walk between rows rather than unpack the door every time.
200 sq ft
A four- or five-bedroom house, house-clearance volume, or stock that needs floor space. Above this, ask a store about more than one unit.
Before you book
Take a tape measure.
Leave some breathing room.
Measure the largest items and check which parts dismantle.
Confirm clear height, door width and the route from the loading bay.
Leave an aisle if you need regular access to your belongings.
Compare prices for the same size and length of stay.
How the estimates work →
Start with your home or move
A little more clarity
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Can students share one storage unit?
A shared unit may be practical if the provider allows it. Agree who holds the contract, how costs are split and how everyone will collect belongings. Check that insurance or protection covers all owners.
Are the calculator prices a quote for my local store?
No. They use dated monthly tariffs from Rugeley Self Storage and Green Oak Self Storage. Location, availability, extras and contract terms affect your quote. Check the linked sources and ask for a written total.