If you're just storing a few boxes and smaller furniture pieces, a 5'x5' storage unit will probably be big enough, but storing the contents of a 1-bedroom home will require a 5'x10' or 10'x10' self storage unit. A home with 2 to 3 bedrooms will need a large storage unit, either a 10'x15' or 10'x20'. Check out our storage size guide if you need more help picking the right size storage unit for your needs.

A monthly storage unit in California, MD costs $60.08 per month. This is the average cost across all storage unit sizes in the last 180 days. You can find the cheapeast storage unit for your needs by comparing different storage sizes, amenities and prices on SelfStorage.com.

A 10x10 storage unit costs about $75.7 per month in California. 10x10 storage units are the most popular size since they can hold the contents of a 1 or 2 bedroom home or apartment.

Climate controlled storage is recommended for items that are vulnerable to extreme temperatures and humidity. If you're storing items like electronics, collectibles, wood furniture or personal items (books, clothing, and photos) in California, then a storage unit with climate control will help protect your belongings. You can learn more about what items require climate control storage on the SelfStorage.com blog.

With 24 hour access storage you'll have the ability to access your storage unit whenever you need to, even when the storage facility office is closed. This means you'll be able to access your belongings before or after working hours, and even on weekends and holidays. Storage with 24-hour access is a nice amenity if you need a storage unit for business purposes, like storing inventory or equipment.