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Moving into your first apartment — whether it’s for the upcoming school year or after college — can be equal parts exciting and intimidating. Gone are the days of dorm floor bathrooms, cinderblock walls, and having to trek to the dining hall when you want to eat a meal that isn’t made in the microwave.
Of course, living in an apartment for the first time also comes with some responsibilities, like making sure you have all of the essentials you need to set up, live in, and maintain your space. Luckily, Her Campus has you covered with the ultimate packing list for your first apartment. That way, you can make your move as easy as possible while creating an apartment you love to come home to.
Bedroom
- Air Conditioner/Fan
- Alarm Clock
- Bench
- Blanket, Comforter or Duvet (HC PICK)
- Candles
- Closet Organizers
- Coat Hooks
- Curtains or Blinds
- Decorative Pillows
- Desk and Chair
- Dresser
- Full-Length Mirror (HC PICK)
- Hangers
- Headboard
- Hooks
- Jewelry Box or Stand
- Lamp (HC PICK)
- Mattress
- Nightstand(s) (HC PICK)
- Personal Decor
- Pillow Cases
- Pillows
- Rug (HC PICK)
- Safe
- Sheets
- Shelves
- Shoe Rack
- Small Chair
- Small Trashcan
- Space Saver Bags
- Speaker
- Storage Boxes (HC PICK)
- Wardrobe
Kitchen
- Air Fryer (HC PICK)
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Aluminum Foil
- Baking Sheet
- Blender
- Bottle Opener
- Broom
- Can Opener
- Casserole Dish
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Coffeemaker (HC PICK)
- Colander
- Cups
- Cutlery (Knife, Fork, Spoon)
- Cutting Board
- Dining Room Table
- Dish Cloth
- Dish Soap
- Dish Towels
- Dishes and Bowls
- Drying Rack
- Duster
- Dustpan
- Garbage Bags
- Garlic Press
- Grater
- Hand Soap
- Ice Cube Tray
- Instant Pot
- Juicer
- Kitchen Chairs
- Kitchen Scissors
- Kitchen Towels
- Knife Set
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Meat Thermometer
- Microwave
- Mixing Bowls
- Muffin Pan
- Mugs
- Napkins
- Oven Cleaner
- Oven Mitts
- Paper Towels
- Parchment Paper
- Peeler
- Placemats
- Plastic Wrap
- Potato Masher
- Pots and Pans (HC PICK)
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Dishwand
- Sponges
- Serving Utensils + Dishes
- Slotted Spoon
- Slow Cooker
- Spatula
- Standing Mixer
- Stirring Spoon
- Toaster and/or Toaster Oven
- Tongs
- Trash Bags
- Trashcan + Recycling Can
- Trivet
- Tupperware
- Water Pitcher
- Whisk
- Wine Glasses
- Wood Cleaner
- Wooden Spoon
Bathroom
- Air Freshener
- Bath Mat (HC PICK)
- Bath Towels
- Blinds or Curtains
- Candles (HC PICK)
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Glass Cleaner
- Hamper
- Hand Soap
- Hand Soap Dispenser
- Hand Towels
- Loofah
- Mini Trashcan
- Mirror
- Mirror Cleaner
- Non-Slip Shower Mat
- Rubber Gloves
- Scale
- Toilet Scrubber
- Shelves
- Shower Caddy
- Shower Curtain
- Shower Curtain Liner
- Shower Organizers
- Storage Basket
- Storage Cart (HC PICK)
- Tissue Box
- Tissues
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Toilet Brush
- Toilet Paper
- Toilet Paper Holder
- Toilet Plunger
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothbrush Holder
- Toothpaste
- Tub and Tile Cleaner
Living Room
- Accent Table
- Area Rug
- Basket
- Blanket Rack
- Blankets
- Board Games
- Bookcase (HC PICK)
- Chairs
- Clock
- Coffee Table
- Couch
- Curtains or Blinds
- End Tables
- Fan
- Floor Lamp
- Folding TV Dinner Tray
- Game Consoles
- Loveseat
- Ottoman/Foot Stool
- Recliner
- Shelves
- Side Table
- Sofa (HC PICK)
- Speaker
- Storage Cabinet
- Throw Blankets (HC PICK)
- Throw Pillows
- TV
- TV Stand
Laundry
- Bleach
- Dryer Sheets
- Drying Rack (HC PICK)
- Garment Bag
- Hamper and/or Laundry Bags (HC PICK)
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Detergent
- Lingerie Bag/Mesh Wash Bags
- Quarters/Laundry Card
- Stain Remover
- Steamer (HC PICK)
Technology
- Adapters (HDMI, ethernet, etc.)
- Bluetooth Speakers (HC PICK)
- Camera
- Chargers (phone, laptop, camera, etc.)
- Cord Organizer
- E-Reader
- Ethernet Cable
- Extension Cords
- External Hard Drive
- Flash Drives
- HDMI Cable
- Headphones
- Keyboard
- Lap Desk/Stand (HC PICK)
- Laptop
- Laptop Case
- Laptop Lock
- Laptop Pen
- Portable Phone Charger/Power Bank
- Printer
- Printer Ink
- Printer Paper
- Ring Light
- Router
- SD Card for Camera
- Surge Protectors (HC PICK)
- Tablet
- Wireless Mouse
Miscellaneous
- Batteries
- Broom
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Clock
- Coasters (HC PICK)
- Decor
- Doormat
- Duct Tape
- Emergency/First Aid Kit
- Extra Lightbulb
- Fan or Air Conditioner
- Faux Plants (HC PICK)
- Fire Extinguisher
- Flashlight
- Ibuprofen
- Key Hooks
- Knick-Knacks
- Lint Roller
- Magnets
- Measuring Tape
- Mop
- Nails
- Notepad + Pens
- Paintings
- Photo Albums
- Picture Frames (HC PICK)
- Poster
- Sticky Notes
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Step Ladder
- Stepping Stool
- Tool Kit
- Umbrella
- Vacuum
- Vases
Now, grab your keys, and get ready to enjoy everything apartment life has to offer! You’ve got this!