Not every storage need calls for a garage-sized unit. If you live in Benson or Willow Spring and only need room for a few pieces of furniture, a stack of boxes or the holiday decorations that crowd the closet, a 5x10 storage unit is often the right fit at the lowest monthly cost. Consolidated Self-Storage at 650 Church Rd, Benson, NC 27504, in the McGee's Crossroads community on Church Road, rents 5x10 drive-up units at a standard rate of $75 per month. This guide covers what fits in a 5x10, how it compares with the other small sizes, how to keep your storage cost down, and how to reserve a unit online.
Consolidated Self-Storage sits on Church Road in the McGee's Crossroads community, on the Benson side of Willow Spring, with a Benson mailing address. It serves renters from Benson, Willow Spring, Garner, Four Oaks and Angier, and I-40 and I-95 are both nearby.
The 5x10 is the smallest drive-up unit at the facility. Drive-up means you can pull your car, truck or trailer right to the door and unload straight into the unit, with no carts or hallways in between. For a small load, that turns a storage trip into a few minutes of work.
A 5x10 unit gives you 50 square feet of floor space, about the size of a large walk-in closet. That is enough room for:
To get the most from a 5x10, stand mattresses and table tops on end, put heavy boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top, and keep the items you will need most often near the door.
These are the standard monthly rates for the smaller units at Consolidated Self-Storage. Availability changes, so check the rental page for the units open today.
Drive-up units (non climate-controlled)
Climate-controlled units
If the size you want is on the waiting list, the rental page lets you join the waiting list for that size.
The 10x10 is twice the floor space of a 5x10, about half of a one-car garage, and holds the furniture and boxes from a one-bedroom apartment. The 5x10 suits a smaller load: a bedroom set, a dorm room, seasonal items, or a few pieces of furniture plus boxes.
A simple test: list your largest pieces first. If the list includes a sofa, a dining table and beds, start with the 10x10. If it is mostly boxes with a dresser or a mattress set, the 5x10 is likely enough and costs $35 less each month at standard rates.
Planning a bigger move? The moving guide for storage units in Benson covers the 10x15 and 10x20 and how to size a unit for a full household.
An affordable storage unit is mostly about not paying for space you do not use. A few ways to keep the monthly cost low:
The gate is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so you can drop off or pick up items before work, after work or on the weekend. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed on Sunday.
The facility is fenced and gated, well lit, and monitored with digital video surveillance cameras. Pest control is in place in all units. A tenant protection plan is also available, and the details are on the facility's Tenant Protection page.
Renting a 5x10 at Consolidated Self-Storage can be done entirely online:
Questions before you rent? Call (919) 584-9324 or use the contact page.
What storage is there near Benson for a 5x10?
Consolidated Self-Storage at 650 Church Rd, Benson, NC 27504, in the McGee's Crossroads community, rents 5x10 drive-up storage units at a standard rate of $75 per month. You can rent or reserve one online.
How much is a 5x10 storage unit in Benson, NC?
The standard monthly rate for a 5x10 drive-up unit at Consolidated Self-Storage is $75. A 10x10 drive-up unit is $110 per month for anyone who needs twice the space.
What fits in a 5x10 storage unit?
A 5x10 holds a mattress set, a dresser and a stack of boxes, or the contents of a dorm room. It also works well for seasonal items, tools and yard equipment, or overflow furniture during a renovation.
Is there a smaller storage unit than a 5x10?
Consolidated Self-Storage also has 5x5 ($65 per month) and 10x5 ($100 per month) climate-controlled units. Both currently run on a waiting list, which you can join from the rental page.
Are there storage units near Willow Spring, NC?
Yes. Consolidated Self-Storage is on Church Road in the McGee's Crossroads community, on the Benson side of Willow Spring. It offers drive-up units, climate-controlled units and outside parking for RVs, boats and trailers.
What are the gate hours?
The gate is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed on Sunday.