Apartment Storage in Arkansas
Renting a small apartment in Arkansas? This guide covers the best unit sizes for apartment overflow, college storage between semesters, between-leases gaps, and which Modern Storage® locations are closest to the major apartment communities in Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas, and Bryant.
Why apartment renters use storage
The Six Most Common Apartment Storage Use Cases
Apartment storage rarely means "store everything I own." It usually means one specific situation — overflow, college timing, a roommate change, a between-leases gap. Modern Storage® offers household storage sized for each of these.
Small-apartment overflow
Apartments under ~800 sq ft don't leave room for everything. A 5x5 or 5x10 Modern Storage® unit holds seasonal items, holiday decor, bikes, extra furniture, and the boxes you don't need every day — without sacrificing closet space at home.
College & dorm storage
Storing furniture, clothing, and dorm gear between semesters is far cheaper than hauling everything home each summer. A 5x5 unit covers a dorm room; a 5x10 covers an entire studio apartment. Month-to-month flexibility matches the academic calendar.
Between-leases storage
Lease ending before the next one starts? Temporary apartment storage bridges the gap — pay for one or two months while you find the right next apartment, then close the unit out.
Roommate changes
Roommate moves out, new one moves in, furniture gets shuffled. Storage gives you a place to park the extra couch, bed, or dining set during the transition without a hasty Craigslist sell-off.
Apartment-to-house upgrades
Moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a starter house? Storage holds apartment-sized furniture while you furnish the new place properly. Sell or keep as you decide — without rushing decisions.
Seasonal & sports gear
Skis, bikes, kayaks, camping equipment, holiday decor, and golf clubs all want to live somewhere other than your apartment closet. A small storage unit beats a balcony storage bench or relying on a friend's garage.
Pick the right size
Apartment Storage Sizes That Actually Fit
Apartment renters rarely need more than 100 square feet of storage. Three sizes cover almost every scenario. See the full Modern Storage® unit size guide if you need something larger.
| Size | Square footage | What fits | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5x5 | 25 sq ft | Boxes, books, seasonal decor, photo albums, and a small dresser | College dorm storage, single-closet overflow, document storage |
| 5x10 | 50 sq ft | Mattress set, small couch, dresser, nightstand, chairs, 10-15 boxes | Studio apartment, single bedroom, college storage, between-leases |
| 10x10 | 100 sq ft | One-bedroom apartment — bed, dresser, couch, TV, dining set, 15-20 boxes | Full one-bedroom apartment, room to walk inside the unit |
Where to reserve
Apartment Storage Locations Near You
Pick the Modern Storage® facility closest to your apartment community. Each location page shows available unit sizes and a direct reserve-online link.
West Little Rock
Modern Storage® West Little Rock
Convenient for apartments along Chenal, Markham, and the I-430 corridor.
Little Rock
Modern Storage® Shackleford
Close to apartments around Shackleford Crossings, Pleasant Valley, and west Little Rock.
Downtown LR
Modern Storage® Riverdale
Closest to downtown Little Rock, Hillcrest, the Heights, and Cantrell apartments.
NLR
Modern Storage® North Little Rock
Serves Lakewood, Park Hill, Indian Hills, and the McCain apartment corridor.
Bryant
Modern Storage® Bryant
Fast-growing Bryant and Saline County apartment communities along the I-30 corridor.
Springdale
Modern Storage® Springdale
Hwy 412 / I-49 corridor — popular for University of Arkansas (U of A) student storage and NWA apartments.
Bentonville
Modern Storage® Bentonville
South Bentonville apartment communities, downtown square, Walmart Home Office area.
Lowell
Modern Storage® Lowell
Central I-49 between Rogers and Springdale — flexible for NWA apartment renters.
Maumelle
Modern Storage® Maumelle Blvd
Hwy 100 corridor — serves Maumelle and west NLR apartment communities.
Pair with the truck
Move your apartment with one trip, not two
The Modern Storage® free moving truck is included with new rentals at participating locations. For apartment renters with a 5x10 or 10x10 unit, that\'s usually enough capacity to move the whole apartment in a single load — no second rental, no second pickup line.
See Moving Truck Details- Free with new storage rentals
- Same-day pickup and return
- Full tank in, full tank out
- Daily mileage allowance included
- Participating locations only
FAQ
Apartment Storage FAQ
What size storage unit is best for an apartment?
For most apartment renters, a 5x10 storage unit (50 sq ft) is the sweet spot — it fits a mattress set, a small couch, a dresser, and 10-15 boxes. Studio apartment dwellers usually rent a 5x10. Renters in one-bedroom apartments who need to store entire rooms typically go with a 10x10 (100 sq ft). For seasonal overflow only — bikes, decor, sports gear — a 5x5 unit (25 sq ft) covers it. See the Modern Storage® size guide for the full breakdown.
Do you offer college storage between semesters?
Yes — Modern Storage® is a popular choice for University of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and central-Arkansas college students. Month-to-month rentals mean students aren't locked into a long lease, and convenient locations near campus make pickup and drop-off easy. Modern Storage® Springdale is the closest facility for U of A and NWA campuses; Modern Storage® Bryant, Shackleford, and Riverdale serve central-Arkansas colleges.
Can I store an apartment's worth of furniture in a small unit?
Yes — but plan to disassemble. Most studio and one-bedroom apartments fit in a 5x10 unit if you break down bed frames, table legs, and modular shelving before loading. The Modern Storage® free moving truck (at participating locations) makes this easier by giving you one trip from the apartment to the unit instead of stacking and re-stacking on a small driveway.
What's the cheapest way to store apartment stuff?
Cheap apartment storage usually means choosing a drive-up unit (slightly less than climate-controlled), picking the right size (don't over-rent), and reserving online to lock in any current move-in offers. Modern Storage® has six unit sizes from 5x5 to 10x30, so you can match the unit to what you're actually storing without paying for empty space. For long-term storage of furniture, electronics, or photos, climate-controlled is worth the small premium.
Should I rent climate-controlled storage for apartment items?
Climate-controlled is the right call if you're storing furniture (especially wood or leather), electronics, photos, instruments, mattresses, or anything you'd hesitate to leave in a hot Arkansas garage for months. Drive-up storage is fine for plastic bins, sports gear, durable seasonal items, and bikes. Most apartment renters who store furniture choose climate-controlled — see the climate-controlled storage page for the full breakdown.
Which Modern Storage® locations are closest to Arkansas apartment communities?
Apartment renters in central Arkansas typically use Modern Storage® West Little Rock, Modern Storage® Shackleford, Modern Storage® Riverdale, or Modern Storage® North Little Rock — these locations sit close to the largest concentrations of apartment communities in the Little Rock metro. In Northwest Arkansas, Modern Storage® Springdale, Modern Storage® Bentonville, and Modern Storage® Lowell serve the dense apartment markets along the I-49 corridor. Bryant and Maumelle also serve growing apartment areas.
Is month-to-month apartment storage really month-to-month?
Yes — every Modern Storage® rental is month-to-month with no long-term contract. That's what makes self-storage practical for apartment renters whose plans often shift on a month's notice. Rent for one month, three months, or as long as you need, then close out when your situation changes. No early-termination fees.
Can I store an apartment-sized refrigerator or washer?
Yes — Modern Storage® units can hold apartment-sized refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other appliances. Clean and dry them thoroughly before move-in and prop doors open to prevent mold growth in seals. Climate-controlled storage is recommended for appliances stored more than a few weeks; the stable indoor environment protects rubber seals and electronics from humidity damage.
Apartment Living and Storage Go Hand in Hand
Apartment living in Arkansas comes with the same recurring storage challenges almost everywhere — small closets, limited garage space, and the constant churn of moves, lease transitions, roommate changes, and seasonal furniture rotation. Modern Storage® works alongside that reality every day, and a large share of our customers are renters from the apartment communities that anchor central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas. Most use a nearby unit during a specific transition — between leases, during a downsize, or while staging a move — rather than as long-term overflow.
In Little Rock, that includes residents from communities like Bowman Pointe Apartments and Pointe Brodie Creek, who often need somewhere convenient to store furniture during a move or hold seasonal items they don't need in a smaller floor plan. Across the river, residents of Pointe North Hills in North Little Rock use Modern Storage® for the same kinds of transitions — downsizing into a more efficient layout, bridging the gap between leases, or simply freeing up a tight closet. In Hot Springs, residents of Hamilton Hot Springs lean on Modern Storage® for similar reasons, often combined with seasonal Lake Hamilton gear and out-of-season furniture.
For most apartment renters, the practical answer isn't more apartment — it's a small, nearby storage unit that flexes month-to-month with whatever comes next. Furniture and electronics that won't fit in a smaller floor plan are usually safer in a climate-controlled unit than a hot garage or attic, and customers planning a move often pair an apartment storage unit with the Modern Storage® moving storage guide to time things cleanly. Whatever the transition, Modern Storage® has 10 Arkansas locations specifically positioned for the apartment-renter use case — including facilities convenient to each of the communities above.
Reserve Apartment Storage in Minutes
Pick the Modern Storage® location closest to your apartment, choose a 5x5, 5x10, or 10x10 unit, and reserve online. Month-to-month — close the unit out anytime your situation changes.
