20 Everyday Items Under $25 Every First Apartment Needs

Amanda Pena

While your first apartment can be a very exciting endeavor, getting all the accoutrements to make it feel like your own space can get a little overwhelming and, not to mention, pricey.

While we don’t recommend filling up two carts at Target to then realize only half of it will fit into your space, we do know of some everyday essentials that every apartment needs.

Simplify your move-in process with these 20 everyday items under $25 that every first apartment needs:

General Tool Set

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Tools-DT9706-Original-General/dp/B000E20HWA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520448977&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=tool+kit" target="_blank">here</a> for $17.
Get it here for $17.

Shower Caddy

Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/preston-flex-shower-caddy?category=bathroom-accessories&amp;color=045" target="_blank">here</a> for $24.
Get it here for $24.

Kitchen Utensil Set

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Utensil-Set-Utensils-Cookware/dp/B075MDQ977/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520452926&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=kitchen+tool+set" target="_blank">here</a> for $20.
Get it here for $20.

Bed Risers

Get <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X1R0I2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">them</a> here for $15.
Get them here for $15.

Tension Rod

Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/coretto-tension-rod?category=rugs-curtains&amp;color=001" target="_blank">here</a> for $16.
Get it here for $16.

Trash Can

Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/umbra-matilda-trash-can?category=bathroom-accessories&amp;color=028" target="_blank">here</a> for $24.
Get it here for $24.

Over The Door Hook

Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/yamazaki-minimal-over-the-door-hook?category=bathroom-accessories&amp;color=068&amp;quantity=1&amp;size=ONE%20SIZE&amp;type=REGULAR" target="_blank">here</a> for $20.
Get it here for $20.

Cable Box Organizer

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XN82PN/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A2DBE0IBVPY71K" target="_blank">here</a> for $24.99.
Get it here for $24.99.

Dinnerware Set

Get this 12-piece set <a href="https://www.target.com/p/coupe-12pc-dinnerware-set-gray-room-essentials-153/-/A-17372658" target="_blank">here</a> for $20.
Get this 12-piece set here for $20.

Drying Rack

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Foldable-Drying-Rack-White/dp/B00H7P1GPO/ref=sr_1_4?s=storageorganization&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520450945&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=clothes+drying+rack" target="_blank">here</a> for $20.
Get it here for $20.

Under Cabinet Paper Towel Holder

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075S43BZH/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_22?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1HHHOX9O609K1" target="_blank">here</a> for $14.
Get it here for $14.

Shoe Drying Mat

Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/shoe-drying-mat?category=bathroom-accessories&amp;color=004" target="_blank">here</a> for $16.
Get it here for $16.

Slimline Hangers

Get a <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/real-simple-reg-heavyweight-slimline-10-count-flocked-suit-hangers/3242507?categoryId=12210" target="_blank">set of 10 hangers</a> for $8.
Get a set of 10 hangers for $8.

Over The Door Mirror

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/12-X-36-OTD-MIRROR/dp/B06XZ5B57Z/ref=sr_1_10?s=furniture&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520451852&amp;sr=1-10&amp;keywords=over+the+door+mirror" target="_blank">here</a> for $23.
Get it here for $23.

French Press

&nbsp;Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-French-Coffee-Screen/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520452616&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=french+press" target="_blank">here</a> for $24.99.
 Get it here for $24.99.

Table Lamp

Get it <a href="https://www.target.com/p/stick-lamp-room-essentials-153/-/A-53331580#lnk=sametab" target="_blank">here</a> for $14.
Get it here for $14.

Seasonal Clothing Storage

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sorbus-Foldable-Organizers-Blankets-Bedrooms/dp/B071V5DQ56/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520454883&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=storage" target="_blank">here</a> for $19.
Get it here for $19.

Wall Shelf

Get it <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/carter-triangle-bracket-wall-shelf?category=shelving&amp;color=001" target="_blank">here</a> starting at $8.
Get it here starting at $8.

Glass Tumblers

Get a set of 12 <a href="https://www.target.com/p/12pc-glass-tumblers-room-essentials-153/-/A-15350539" target="_blank">here</a> for $14.
Get a set of 12 here for $14.

Bar Tool Set

Get it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cresimo-Stainless-Cocktail-Bartender-Corkscrew/dp/B01IEPTEBI/ref=sr_1_18?s=kitchen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520455644&amp;sr=1-18&amp;keywords=bar+set" target="_blank">here</a> for $22.
Get it here for $22.

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