Storage for Students in Orangeburg

Storage for SCSU and Claflin Students in Orangeburg

Orangeburg feels like a college town every August and May. South Carolina State University enrolls roughly 3,200 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. A few blocks away, Claflin University educates about 2,000 students on a compact historic campus at 400 Magnolia Street. The academic rhythm brings move-ins, move-outs, summer sublets, and a lot of stuff that needs a temporary home.

If you are between leases, heading home for summer, or doing a semester away, a small drive-up unit in town keeps life simple. Two locations serve students and families close to campus: Orangeburg – Calhoun at 260 John C Calhoun Dr., and Orangeburg – Rowesville Rd at 1766 Rowesville Rd, both operated by Orangeburg Self Storage.

Storage Helps Students And Families

Schedules shift. Dorm openings and apartment move-outs do not always match your travel plans. Claflin housing assigns on a first-come basis and maintains a wait list when space is tight, so short gaps happen. The Claflin Residential Life Handbook also notes that students are expected to check out shortly after their final exam, which creates exact deadlines when you need a place for boxes, mini fridges, and mattresses while you transition. SC State publishes current academic calendars that anchor finals and semester breaks as well, and those dates drive real demand for storage every term.

Orangeburg Weather And Why Packing Matters

Summers are warm and sticky. The average July high is about 90°F with muggy nights, and the warm season extends from late May into mid September.  has been trending more humid, with record muggy spells in 2025. The area has seen record muggy spells in 2025 and that humidity matters for how you pack, especially for fabrics, paper, and small electronics.

Quick packing tips that work in Orangeburg

• Use sturdy plastic totes with tight lids for bedding, books, and clothes.
• Elevate items on pallets or plastic risers to keep airflow under boxes.
• Cover furniture with breathable cotton sheets so moisture does not get trapped.
• Wipe fridges and leave doors slightly ajar with an open box of baking soda inside.
• Drop moisture absorbers inside sealed totes and refresh them when you visit.

What Fits In Student-Friendly Sizes

You can rent simple drive-up units with ground-floor access and roll-up doors. Sizes vary by location and inventory, but the most common fits look like this:

• 5×12: bed set, desk, chair, TV, 10–15 boxes, plus a bike.
• 10×10: one to two bedrooms of apartment furniture and boxes.
• 10×12: adds room for a sectional or tall wardrobes.
• 10×20: full apartment contents or a vehicle, subject to property rules.

If you are unsure, call the office and a manager will match your list to the right size, check out our size-guide.

Timing Your Reservation

Rental rates can change with demand, and prices are often lower when you reserve early for finals week and August move-in. You can rent online in a few minutes and lock your unit. Our facility pages list addresses, phone numbers, and live inventory.

How To Get Started This Week

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