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Working at UT Southwestern? Living in Oak Lawn? You Need Dallas’s Spare Closet.

By Nicolas Rincon

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Life in the Love Field district, Oak Lawn, or Uptown is all about location. You’re in the heart of the action, minutes from downtown, and living a fast-paced life.

But that life comes with a trade-off: space.

You’re paying for a premium apartment in West Love or a beautiful home in Highland Park or Preston Hollow, but you have zero room for your actual stuff. Your closets are overflowing, your golf clubs are in the living room, and you’re tired of tripping over storage bins.

You don’t need a bigger apartment. You just need a bigger closet.

The Ultimate Hub for the Medical District

Look at our location: 6434 Maple Ave. We are just blocks from the UT Southwestern Medical Center. This isn’t just convenient; it’s a strategic advantage for the thousands of busy doctors, nurses, medical students, and pharmaceutical reps who work there.

Where do you keep your valuable research, spare scrubs, or expensive equipment? You need a spot that is secure, easily accessible between shifts, and 100% climate-controlled.

“I’m a resident at UT Southwestern and I live in a small apartment in Oak Lawn,” says ‘Alex P.’, a Dallas professional. “I needed a 100% safe, climate-controlled spot for my expensive textbooks and my off-season wardrobe. The MyPlace on Maple is my solution. It’s two minutes from the hospital, so I can swing by anytime. It’s just my secure spare room.”

This is the perfect Business Storage for medical and pharma reps in the Asian Trade District or the ideal Personal Storage for busy medical staff.

Clean, well-lit hallway of climate-controlled storage units at MyPlace Self Storage on Maple Ave in Dallas.

Beat the Heat: Why Climate Control Is Non-Negotiable

This is Dallas. The Texas heat is not a joke, and it will destroy your belongings. A standard garage or a non-climate unit can hit extreme temperatures, warping your wooden furniture, frying your electronics, and ruining family photos.

Every unit at our Maple Ave facility is Climate-Controlled Storage. This maintains a consistent temperature range year-round, protecting your temperature-sensitive items. From leather goods to antique furniture from your Bluffview home, it’s the only way to store in Texas.

The Perfect “Lock-and-Go” Solution for Travelers

Our facility is just down the street from Dallas Love Field Airport. This is a game-changer for frequent flyers, pilots, flight attendants, and SMU students.

  • Students: We are just 15 minutes from University Park. Don’t drag your dorm home for the summer. Store it in a small, affordable unit.
  • Travelers: Why leave your car in an expensive airport lot? Store it securely in our Car and Small Vehicle Storage and grab a 5-minute rideshare to the terminal.
  • Adventurers: We have space for your RV and Boat Storage, so you can get it out of your Irving Heights driveway and keep it ready for your next trip.
MyPlace Self Storage Dallas office interior featuring moving supplies for sale and live security monitoring screens.

Your Central Hub for Everything

We are the storage solution for the heart of Dallas. Our facility at 6434 Maple Ave is the perfect, secure, and convenient hub for all the surrounding neighborhoods.

Stop letting your stuff own your space. Check out our Size Guide online, see how a small 3×3 locker can change your life, and reclaim your apartment today.

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Size Guide

Small Storage Units
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Locker

Equivalent to a standard walk-in closet.

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5' x 5'

Equivalent to a standard walk-in closet.

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5' x 10'

Equivalent to a large shed.

Medium Storage Units
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10' x 10'

Equivalent to half of a standard garage and good for a one-bedroom apartment.

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10' x 15

Equivalent to a large bedroom and good for a small house.

Large Storage Units
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10' x 20'

Equivalent to a small garage and good for a mid-size house.

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10' x 30'

Equivalent to a large garage and good for a large house.

Vehicle Storage Units
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Covered Parking

Varying vehicle storage sizes can accommodate cars, boats, and RVs.

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Uncovered Parking

Varying vehicle storage sizes can accommodate cars, boats, and RVs.

Locker

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A compact, secure storage solution perfect for freeing up closet space at home or safely storing essential business documents. It is an ideal choice for safely tucking away items you do not need every day, like seasonal gear or small project tools, while keeping them easily accessible.

What Fits Inside:
  • Archival boxes and tax records
  • Seasonal clothing and holiday decorations
  • Small hand tools and craft supplies
  • A few pieces of standard luggage

5' x 5'

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About the size of a standard walk-in closet, this unit is ideal for personal home decluttering, seasonal storage, or holding extra inventory for your small business. It provides just the right amount of extra room for organization without overwhelming your budget.

What Fits Inside:
  • Several medium moving boxes
  • Small furniture (like an accent chair or end table)
  • Seasonal home decor
  • Office supplies and business records

5' x 10'

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Similar to a large walk-in closet or a small shed, the 5x10 is a highly versatile choice. It is perfect for apartment renters looking to declutter, homeowners needing a staging area during a small remodel, or local businesses storing promotional materials.

What Fits Inside:
  • A mattress set and a dresser
  • A standard living room sofa
  • Multiple medium-to-large moving boxes
  • Commercial inventory and marketing supplies

10' x 10'

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Offering about half the space of a standard one-car garage, this is the perfect middle-ground for moving a one-bedroom apartment or storing furniture and equipment during a home renovation. It is also a favorite for businesses needing to archive years of paperwork or store excess retail fixtures.

What Fits Inside:
  • Living room furniture sets
  • Large appliances
  • Dining room sets and mattress sets
  • Office workstations or retail fixtures

10' x 15'

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Comparable to a large master bedroom, this spacious unit is excellent for families relocating from a two-bedroom home. It also serves perfectly as a mini-warehouse for expanding e-commerce businesses or contractors needing to securely store project materials.

What Fits Inside:
  • Multiple bedroom sets
  • Large, bulky furniture pieces
  • Major appliances like washers and dryers
  • Extensive commercial inventory

10' x 20'

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The size of a standard one-car garage, this unit is a go-to solution for whole-home moves, staging a house for sale, or managing large-scale business operations. It provides ample room to organize contents clearly, making it easy to access ongoing project supplies.

What Fits Inside:
  • Furnishings from a three-bedroom house
  • Sectional sofas and large dining tables
  • Multiple major appliances
  • Large project materials and bulk business supplies

10' x 30'

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As our largest traditional unit, this space provides the equivalent of a two-car garage. It is designed for major life transitions, multi-bedroom home moves, or acting as a central, secure hub for commercial equipment and large-scale inventory management.

What Fits Inside:
  • The contents of a 4-to-5 bedroom home
  • Oversized furniture and large patio sets
  • Commercial shelving and trade show displays
  • Bulk business supplies and palletized goods

Covered Parking for RVs & Boats

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Give your recreational vehicles premium protection from the sun, rain, and elements when you aren't out on the road or the water. Covered parking extends the life of your investment while keeping your home driveway clear and organized.

What Fits Inside:
  • Class A, B, and C RVs
  • Campers and pop-ups
  • Boats on trailers
  • Large travel trailers

Uncovered Parking for RVs & Boats

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A simple, cost-effective way to reclaim your driveway and stay compliant with neighborhood rules. Our secure, designated parking spaces keep your recreational vehicles ready and waiting for your next big adventure.

What Fits Inside:
  • RVs and motorhomes
  • Boats and watercraft on trailers
  • Travel trailers and fifth wheels
  • Oversized commercial vehicles
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