5x10 Drive-Up Storage Unit in Lawrence, KS
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- 24/7 surveillance, gated
- Family-operated, Kansas-owned
- Month-to-month, no long lease
Studio apartment or full dorm room — KU summer storage favorite.
- Full dorm room contents
- Studio apartment furniture
- Queen mattress and bedframe
- Couch or loveseat
- Dresser, desk, bookshelf
- 30-50 boxes
- · Free lock with first month
- · Gate access 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 7 days
- · Month-to-month · no admin fee
- · Rate locked 12 months
- · Gated, camera-monitored & well-lit
Renting a 5x10 storage unit in Lawrence
A 5x10 is the smallest unit at Free State Storage and the one most KU and Haskell students rent. At 50 square feet it takes a full dorm room or a studio apartment: a mattress and frame, a desk, a dresser, a bike and 30 to 50 boxes, stacked to the ceiling.
It is a drive-up unit, so the car parks at the door and there are no hallways, elevators or carts. A two-person move-out takes about an hour. That matters in May, when every lot near campus is full of parents and rental trucks.
Students rent a 5x10 for the summer between leases. Lawrence renters use one while they wait on a new lease, and homeowners use one to clear a spare room before listing a house. Because rentals are month-to-month, you pay only for the months you use and give 10 days' notice when you are done.
The unit is not climate controlled. Pack books and papers in plastic totes rather than cardboard and keep them off the floor.
Will a whole dorm room fit in a 5x10?
Yes, for one student. A twin XL mattress, a mini fridge, a desk chair, a TV and 20 to 30 boxes fit with room to spare. Two roommates sharing usually need a 10x10.
Can two students split a 5x10?
Yes, if each has a light load. The lease goes in one name and the gate code can be shared. Load the person leaving last at the front so nothing has to be unpacked to reach it.
What fits in a 5x10 storage unit?
Studio apartment or full dorm room — KU summer storage favorite. Typical contents: Full dorm room contents; Studio apartment furniture; Queen mattress and bedframe; Couch or loveseat; Dresser, desk, bookshelf; 30-50 boxes.
How do I rent a 5x10 storage unit in Lawrence, KS?
Reserve and pay online. There is no office visit and no paperwork to mail: you sign on your phone and your personal gate code arrives right away, for use during gate hours (6 AM to 10 PM daily). Rentals are month-to-month with no admin fee. A free combination padlock comes with the first month.
When can I get to my 5x10 unit?
Gate access runs 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week, with your personal code. Cameras record around the clock.
Is there a student discount on a 5x10?
Yes. Students get 15% off any unit with a valid student ID. Student and military discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the move-in offer.
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