Whether you just graduated from college and are about to live by yourself after four long years of roommates, or have the opportunity to live off-campus during the upcoming school year, moving into your first apartment can be extremely intimidating.
But don’t worry! Her Campus has curated the ultimate packing list for your first apartment so that you can have the easiest transition into your new space — and so you can focus on the fun parts of moving, like decorating.
Check out everything you’ll need to make your apartment the most functional, coziest and cutest home you’ve ever lived in!
Kitchen
- Air Fryer
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Aluminum Foil
- Baking Sheet
- Blender
- Bottle Opener
- Broom
- Can Opener
- Casserole Dish
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Coffeemaker
- Colander
- Command Under Sink Sponge Caddy (HC PICK)
- 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
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Scotch-Brite™ Dishwand (HC PICK)
- Scotch-Brite® Sponges (HC PICK)
- 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
Partner Picks from Scotch-Brite™
Scotch-Brite® Greener Clean Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, 8-Pack $25
Command Under Sink Sponge Caddy WITH DAMAGE-FREE HANGING, $11
Scotch-Brite™ Soap Control Non-Scratch Scrub Dots Dishwand, $7
Bathroom
- Air Freshener
- Bath Mat
- Bath Towels
- Blinds or Curtains
- Candles
- 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
- Scotch-Brite® Disposable Toilet Scrubber (HC PICK)
- Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Extendable Tub & Tile Scrubber (HC PICK)
- Scotch-Brite® Swift Scrub Bathroom Buildup Remover (HC PICK)
- Shelves
- Shower Caddy
- Shower Curtain
- Shower Curtain Liner
- Shower Organizers
- Storage Basket
- Storage Cart
- Tissue Box
- Tissues
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Toilet Brush
- Toilet Paper
- Toilet Paper Holder
- Toilet Plunger
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothbrush Holder
- Toothpaste
- Tub and Tile Cleaner
Partner Picks from Scotch-Brite™
Scotch-Brite® Swift
Scrub Bathroom
Buildup Remover, $5
Scotch-Brite®
Disposable Toilet
Scrubber, $12
Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Extendable Tub
& Tile Scrubber, $8
Bedroom
- Air Conditioner/Fan
- Alarm Clock
- Bench
- Blanket, Comforter or Duvet
- Candles
- Closet Organizers
- Coat hooks
- Curtains or Blinds
- Decorative Pillows
- Desk and Chair
- Dresser
- Full-Length Mirror
- Hangers
- Headboard
- Hooks
- Jewelry Box or Stand
- Lamp
- Mattress
- Nightstand(s)
- Personal Decor
- Pillow Cases
- Pillows
- Rug
- Safe
- Sheets
- Shelves
- Shoe Rack
- Small Chair
- Small Trashcan
- Space Saver Bags
- Speaker
- Storage Boxes
- Wardrobe
URBAN OUTFITTERS DECO SUN Headboard, $350
THE HOME DEPOT Nightstand WITH TWO DRAWERS, $140
WEST ELM Cotton Waffle Blanket, $65
Living Room
- Accent Table
- Area Rug
- Bar-cart
- Basket
- Blanket Rack
- Blankets
- Board Games
- Bookcase
- 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
- Speaker
- Storage Cabinet
- Throw Blankets
- Throw Pillows
- TV
- TV Stand
URBAN OUTFITTERS Sofa, $650
WEST ELM Clock, $100
WAYFAIR Coffee Table, $385
Laundry
- Bleach
- Dryer Sheets
- Drying Rack
- Garment Bag
- Hamper and/or Laundry Bags
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Detergent
- Lingerie Bag/Mesh Wash Bags
- Quarters/Laundry Card
- Stain Remover
- Steamer
- Washer/Dryer (if there’s no in-unit or basement laundry!)
WEST ELM Hamper Basket, $148
FREE PEOPLE Laundry Bag, $18
Black & Decker Steamer, $25
Technology
- Adapters (HDMI, ethernet, etc.)
- Bluetooth Speakers
- 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
- Laptop
- Laptop Case
- Laptop Lock
- Laptop Pen
- Portable Phone Charger/Power pack
- Printer
- Printer Ink
- Printer Paper
- Ring Light
- Router
- SD Card for Camera
- Surge Protectors
- Tablet
- TV
- TV Stand
- Wireless Mouse
Supersonic Selfie Light, $41
MANGO Laptop Case, $36
JBL Bluetooth Speaker, $110
Miscellaneous
- Art
- Batteries
- Broom
- Canned Food
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Clock
- Coasters
- Command™ Large Canvas Picture Hanger (HC PICK)
- Decor
- Doormat
- Duct Tape
- Emergency/First Aid Kit
- Extra Lightbulb
- Fan or Air Conditioner
- Faux Plants
- Fire Extinguisher
- Flashlight
- Frames
- Ibuprofen
- Key Hooks
- Knick-Knacks
- Lint Roller
- Magnets
- Measuring Tape
- Mop
- Nails
- Notepad + Pens
- Paintings
- Photo Albums
- Picture Frames
- Poster
- Post-it® Sticky Notes (HC PICK)
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Scotch™ Protective Moving Wrap (HC PICK)
- Step Ladder
- Stepping Stool
- Tool Kit
- Umbrella
- Vacuum
- Vases
Partner Picks from Scotch-Brite™
Post-it Recycled Super Sticky Notes, $6
Scotch™ Cushion Lock™ Protective Wrap, $8
Command™ Large Canvas Picture Hanger, $4
Here’s to a stress-free move-in day, and a wonderful first year in your new space!