Wondering what to buy for your first apartment? Here’s a first apartment checklist of all of the essentials you will need for your first place.

Settling into your first apartment can be a bit tricky because there are a lot of things that you need to think about. And unless you’ve found an apartment that is fully furnished, you’re going to need to have furniture and supplies on hand.

Luckily, with a little bit of planning, you can easily prepare for your first apartment with little to no headaches. Once you start figuring out what you’ll need, you’ll be able to start planning for your first apartment even more!

First Apartment Essentials Checklist: What You Need To Buy

How can I furnish my apartment cheap?

Most people are moving into a new apartment where they don’t have anything. Things like furniture and bedding just don’t exist unless they’re bringing their own. What this means is that you’ll have to find a way to furnish your apartment cheaply and the best way to do this is to check with family and friends, people selling online, or even at a local second-hand store.

Just be a bit picky about what you buy as you want to try things that are clean and a good fit for your new apartment.

How do I furnish my first apartment on a budget?

Everyone is on a budget but what matters is what your budget is. If you are looking for ways to furnish your apartment on a budget, you can easily make that happen. All you need to do is know your budget and then look around for furniture that falls within that budget.

You can find couches and chairs that are used and in good shape that other people are wanting to sell to move out of their house. The more that you look, the better prices that you’re going to find.

Furniture and supplies checklist for your first apartment

Do you know what furniture and supplies that you need for your first apartment? If not, don’t fret! This list below will give you a great idea of what you can expect to need to have to furnish your new apartment.

Bedroom Supplies For Your First Apartment

Mattress
- You need to have a great bed that you can rest easy on so that you can prepare for the day and do your best.
Mattress Frame
- Having a bed and other bedroom furniture is a must in your new apartment.
Side Table
- You’ll need something to put your phone or alarm on
Dresser
- For all your clothes
Hangers
- To hang your nice stuff in the closet
Shoe Rack
- To keep your shoes organized and not in a pile
Laundry Hamper
- To collect your dirty clothes
Iron and Ironing Board
- To smooth out any wrinkles from your nice clothes
Lamp
- For your side table so you don’t have to turn on the all the lights in the middle of the night
Curtains/Blinds
- To get as much sleep as possible, you might want some blackout curtains or blinds
Mirror
- For your OOTD

Living Room For Your First Apartment

If you plan on having guests, you’re going to want to be certain that you have living room furniture for people to sit on when they visit.

Couch and/or chairs
- A comfortable one that cleans easily is a great starter sofa
Coffee Table
- To set down drinks or the remote
TV stand
- even if you choose to mount your TV, a TV stand is great for storage of any movies or gaming systems
TV
- to entertain, of course.

Bathroom Supplies For Your First Apartment

A bathroom definitely has some essentials that need to be in there.

Plunger
Handsoap
Towels
Hand towels
Shampoo/Conditioners
Body Soap
Razors
Toothbrush Holder
Toothbrush
Feminine Supplies*
Q-Tips
Cotton Balls
Toilet Paper
Lotion
Shower Curtain
Bath Mat
Hair Dryer

Kitchen and Dining Supplies For Your First Apartment

Stocking your kitchen is a must! After all, it’s the place in apartments where most people spend their time.

Plates
Bowls
Utensils
Cups/Glasses/Mugs
Cutting Board
Knives
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Mixing Bowls
Cooking Utensils
Pots and Pans
Strainer
Microwave if your place doesn’t come with one
Toaster
Blender
InstaPot
Tupperware/Food Storage Containers
Crock Pot/Slow Cooker
Coffee/Tea Maker
Dining Room Table
Spices and Pantry Supplies
Dish Drainer
Paper Towels
Sandwich or Freezer Bags
Can Opener
Bottle Opener
Oven Mitts
Chip Clips
Kitchen Towels

Cleaning Supplies For Your First Apartment

Along with kitchen appliances, you’re going to want to be certain that you have basic cleaning supplies a well.

Dishwasher detergent
Dish soap
Broom
Dustpan
Mop
Vacuum
Duster
Floor Cleaner
Multi-Surface Cleaner
Toilet Bowl Brush
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Sponges
Rubber Gloves

Other Supplies To Have For Your First Apartment

Since you’re moving to a new place, you need to be certain that you have everything on hand that you’ll need.

Batteries
Surge Protectors/ Power Strips
Extension Cords
Basic Tools
First Aid Kit
Step Stool
Trash Bags
Trash Cans
Laundry Detergent
Dryer Sheets
Air Freshener
Disinfectant Spray
Hand Sanitizer
Medicines
Basic Office Supplies
Umbrella
Space Heater
Fan
Storage Solutions
Decor to make it your home!

Above everything, have a notepad on hand so that you can write down and keep track of things that you need to buy. More than likely you’ll realize a handful of things that you want to have in your new apartment so write them down right away so you don’t forget them!

Once you have your list, you can figure out how to incorporate all the other supplies that you need.

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