5x5 Storage Units in Miami
The 5x5 is Miami's smallest and cheapest storage unit — 25 square feet, the size of a walk-in closet. From $35/month in Hialeah to $100/month on Miami Beach, a 5x5 holds a dorm room, seasonal items, or business files. Compare prices across 12 Miami neighborhoods and find the right unit near you.
Why Rent a 5x5 in Miami?
What Fits in a 5x5
A 5x5 unit (25 sq ft) fits a twin mattress, small dresser, 10-15 medium boxes, golf clubs, suitcases, and seasonal items. Think walk-in closet. Perfect for dorm rooms, seasonal rotation, and business files.
25 sq ft
Miami's Cheapest Unit
The 5x5 is the smallest standard storage unit and the most affordable. In Hialeah, you can find 5x5 units from $35/month. Climate-controlled 5x5 units run $65-$95/month in most Miami neighborhoods.
$35-$95/month
Climate Control Options
For a 5x5 storing plastic bins and holiday decorations, climate control is usually unnecessary. But if you're storing photos, electronics, or leather goods in Miami's humidity, a climate-controlled 5x5 is worth the $20/month premium.
+$20-$30/month
Perfect for Students
FIU and UM students use 5x5 units for summer storage — an entire dorm room fits. At $45/month for 3 months, it's cheaper than hauling everything home. Many Miami facilities offer student discounts.
Student deals available
5x5 Storage Prices by Miami Neighborhood
The same 5x5 unit costs $35 in Hialeah and $100 in Miami Beach — a $65/month difference. If you visit your unit less than weekly, the drive to a cheaper neighborhood is worth it.
| Neighborhood | Standard | Climate Controlled |
|---|---|---|
| Hialeah | $35-$55 | $50-$70 |
| Little Havana | $40-$60 | $55-$75 |
| Kendall | $45-$65 | $60-$80 |
| Doral | $50-$70 | $65-$85 |
| Wynwood | $55-$75 | $70-$95 |
| Aventura | $60-$80 | $80-$100 |
| Brickell | $70-$90 | $90-$110 |
| Miami Beach | $80-$100 | $95-$130 |
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5x5 Storage FAQ
A 5x5 storage unit in Miami costs $35-$100/month depending on neighborhood and climate control. Hialeah offers the cheapest 5x5 units at $35-$55/month standard. Miami Beach is the most expensive at $80-$100/month. Climate-controlled 5x5 units add $20-$30/month.
A 5x5 unit (25 square feet, the size of a walk-in closet) fits a twin mattress set, small dresser, nightstand, 10-15 medium boxes, golf clubs, suitcases, holiday decorations, and business files. It does NOT fit a queen bed, sofa, or full apartment contents.
The 5x5 is the smallest standard storage unit size at most Miami facilities. Some facilities offer 5x4 or locker sizes, but 5x5 is the industry minimum. If you need less space, consider a shared locker or just decluttering — the 5x5 is already very compact.
Usually no. Most 5x5 units hold plastic bins, seasonal items, and dorm room contents that don't require climate control. However, if you're storing photos, electronics, leather, important documents, or wine in Miami's humidity, climate control is worth the $20-$30/month premium.
Yes — the 5x5 is the most popular student storage size in Miami. FIU and UM students typically fit an entire dorm room (twin bed, desk chair, boxes, mini fridge) in a 5x5. At $45-$65/month for 3 months, it's cheaper than shipping everything home. Many Miami facilities offer student discounts.
Hialeah and Little Havana have the cheapest 5x5 units in Miami-Dade, starting at $35/month. Avoid Miami Beach, Brickell, and Aventura for budget storage. Search by ZIP code and compare at least 3 facilities — prices for the same 5x5 size can vary by $40/month within a 10-mile radius.
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