Picking the Right Storage Unit in Aubrey TX? Read This First

Picking a storage unit is one of those things people assume is easy until they're actually doing it. You look at the size list, nothing clicks right away, and you end up guessing. Sometimes it does work out. A lot of times people end up renting too small, making extra trips, and wishing they had just gone bigger from the start.

Here's how to get it right the first time.

Start With a List, Not a Price

Before you look at what anything costs, write down what's going in the unit. Furniture, boxes, appliances, outdoor stuff, seasonal gear. It takes ten minutes and it will save you from renting the wrong size.

If it's mostly boxes and smaller items you can usually go smaller than you'd think. If you're putting in a full bedroom set or a living room, go one size up from whatever feels right. The cost difference between sizes is usually small. The headache of running out of room is not.

What Each Size Actually Holds

These are based on our Lockaway Storage location on FM 1385 in Aubrey, not a generic size chart.

• 5x5: A large closet. Boxes, seasonal decorations, small furniture, business files. Good if you need somewhere to keep things you don't access often.
• 5x10: A mattress, a dresser, and a decent number of boxes. Works well for studio apartment moves or storing things between leases.
• 10x10: The most rented size at our Aubrey location. A full one-bedroom apartment fits in here comfortably. So does a living room set with boxes stacked around it. If you're going through a home sale or a renovation this is usually where people land.
• 10x15: Two full bedrooms or one bedroom with larger furniture. If you have a king bed, a sectional, and a dining table all going in together, this is the size.
• 10x20: Most of what comes out of a two to three bedroom home. If everything needs to come off-site for a period of time this gives you enough room to actually organize it.
• 10x25, 10x30, and 12x40: Large home moves, contractor equipment, commercial inventory. Our 12x40 at the Aubrey location is one of the bigger options you'll find in this part of Denton County.

Climate Controlled or Drive-Up Storage

This decision matters more than most people expect and it's worth thinking through before you rent.

• Climate controlled is the right call if you're storing wood furniture, electronics, mattresses, clothing, documents, or anything with real value. Aubrey summers are hot and a standard unit absorbs that heat fast. Wood warps. Moisture gets into fabric and upholstery. Electronics break down slowly in ways you don't notice until you pull them out months later. Climate controlled units at Lockaway Storage Aubrey keep the temperature and humidity steady all year so none of that happens.
• Drive-up is the right call if you need to get in and out quickly or you're storing heavy and bulky items. You pull your vehicle directly to the unit door. No hallways, no elevators, no carrying things across a parking lot. Contractors and small business owners around Aubrey use our drive-up units because the access is fast and the month-to-month lease works with how their jobs actually flow.

If you're not sure which fits your situation better, call us at (940) 373-5609. We'll figure it out with you.

What Actually Matters When You're Comparing Facilities

A lot of people just sort by price and pick the cheapest option nearby. Here's what's worth looking at beyond that.

How close it is to where you actually are?

A storage unit that's 20 minutes out of your way becomes a real inconvenience if you're going back and forth regularly. Lockaway Storage on FM 1385 is easy to get to from US-380, Denton, Little Elm, and Pilot Point.

How you get in?

At our Aubrey location we use Bluetooth-enabled gate access. You use your phone. No codes to remember, no waiting on office hours.

Lease terms

Every unit at Lockaway Storage Aubrey is month to month. No long-term contract, no fee for leaving when you're done.

Online vs walk-in pricing

Renting online at our Aubrey location comes with promotional rates that beat in-store pricing. Right now select units are running up to 40% off the first four months for online move-ins. If you're ready to rent, online is the better deal.

Before You Move In

A few things that make a real difference once you're in the unit.

• Heavy boxes on the bottom. Lighter ones on top. Furniture on its end where you can manage it frees up floor space significantly.
• A simple metal shelving unit inside the storage unit is worth buying before move-in day because it changes how much you can fit and how easy it is to find things later.
• Label boxes on the sides, not just the top. When they're stacked you see the sides. And leave yourself a path to the back of the unit from the start. It feels like wasted space when you're moving in. It won't feel that way when you need something buried in the back at 7am.

Reserve a Unit at Lockaway Storage in Aubrey

We're at 2881 FM 1385, Aubrey TX 76227, right off US-380. You can reserve online in a couple minutes and move in the same day. Online promotions have the best available pricing and don't require you to come in and negotiate anything. Or call (940) 373-5609 and we'll walk you through what's open and what makes sense for what you're storing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size storage unit do most people rent in Aubrey?

The 10x10 is our most rented size at the Aubrey location. A one-bedroom apartment fits in comfortably and it works well for furniture storage during a home sale or renovation.

Is climate controlled storage worth it in Aubrey TX?

For most things, yes. The summer heat in North Texas does real damage to furniture, electronics, clothing, and documents over time. Climate controlled units keep the conditions stable all year.

Does Lockaway Storage Aubrey have drive-up units?

Yes. Multiple sizes are available with drive-up access at our FM 1385 location. You pull directly to the door.

Can I rent online and move in the same day?

Yes. Finish the rental online and you can access your unit that same day. Online move-ins also come with better pricing than walk-in rates.

Are leases month to month at the Aubrey location?

Yes. All units are month to month with no long-term contract.

How do I get into my unit at the Aubrey location?

Bluetooth-enabled gate access through your phone. No codes, no keypad.