Milwaukee Storage Units for Apartment Living

Milwaukee apartment life is wonderfully walkable, with easy access to the RiverWalk, Lake Michigan, and the Beerline. But when closet space starts feeling as limited as parking near Summerfest, self-storage can be your extra closet, room, or garage — without having to move.

Storage Unit Sizes for Milwaukee Renters

Storage facilities across Milwaukee offer a wide range of sizes, from compact lockers to large 10×30 units about the size of a two-car garage. Here’s a quick guide for apartment dwellers:

Small (5×5 or 5×10): Like adding a hall or walk-in closet. Ideal for boxes, golf clubs, luggage, seasonal clothes, sports gear, or holiday decorations.
Medium (10×10): About the size of a bedroom. Great for duplicate furniture, stacked boxes, or bike storage when subletting or reorganizing.
Large (10×15+): Comparable to a small garage. Perfect for apartment moves or bulky outdoor gear.

When Your Closet Isn’t Enough

You love your historic Third Ward apartment’s character and proximity to the Public Market, but the closet’s not quite keeping up. A small storage unit lets you rotate clothing with the seasons — or do the same with recreational gear.

An Extension of Your Apartment

Need space for a home office in your East Side apartment? Move extra furniture to a small or medium unit. Traveling for months or subletting? Clear out nonessentials and return to a tidy space when you’re back.

Housemates and Moving

Sharing a place in Bay View? Store duplicate couches, dining tables, and kitchenware in a medium unit and split the cost. Between leases? Pack up your things in a larger unit until move-in day rolls around.

The Garage You Wish You Had

Can’t give up your apartment’s view of Lake Michigan but miss having a garage? A large drive-up unit can hold kayaks, bikes, hockey gear, or camping equipment — ready for weekend adventures up north.

Tips for Milwaukee Storage Shoppers

Size: Don’t rent more than you need. Most units have tall ceilings, so you can stack boxes and furniture upright to maximize space. Leave an aisle to reach everything easily.
Indoor vs. Outdoor: Indoor units are inside insulated buildings — ideal for year-round access. Outdoor drive-up units make loading heavy furniture or gear a breeze.
Flexibility: Many Milwaukee storage facilities rent month-to-month, so you can scale up or down as needed. Watch for move-in specials or seasonal discounts.
Climate Control: Storage for Wisconsin’s changing seasons.