Apartment Supply Lists – College Supply List

Looking for your first college apartment packing list for girls? We've modified all of our dorm supply lists to account for all the needs that you may have for living in an apartment. As with our other lists, here's some quick tips on getting ready to move: Navigate the list below and identify which items you already have purchased and which items you will need to get.When moving into an apartment, be sure to check what will come furnished with your unit. A lot of apartments will come furnished with beds, desks, etc. This will help determine what you need to purchase.If you haven't already, signup for Amazon Student Prime. Nearly all college supplies can easily be ordered through Amazon, and when done through student prime, there's numerous deals just for college students, as well as free two day shipping. Check it out and sign up here.When you receive your required textbooks for classes, immediately go to Chegg and check the prices for your textbooks. There's a 99% probability that the prices are cheaper than your local University bookstore. Textbooks are one of the few things that you can save huge on in school, so don't waste money if it's not needed. What to Take to College for a Girl in an Apartment Below provides an extensive supply list for packing for a college apartment. We have organized this by category and are continually rolling out new recommendations on what to purchase for each item. Please check back regularly for our best recommendations! Getting organized Organization in an apartment is a little easier than a dorm. Thankfully, you will likely have bigger closets, more bathroom storage, and a full kitchen to store items. Before moving in, be sure to check with your apartment on whether they have built-in shelves or furnished chest of drawers. As a reminder, for anything that is furnished/used, be sure to purchase shelf and drawer liners. Closet OrganizersUnderbed StorageDrawer OrganizerJewelry OrganizerStorage Chest/Cart Shelf and Drawer LinerStorage TrunkShoe StorageHangers/HooksBedside Table with Storage Bedding The most important item to check on with your new apartment is whether or not they furnish a bed, and if so, what size. If you already have a bed that you like, be sure to check if you can bring your own and they should be able to remove the furnished item for you. PillowsPillow ProtectorsPillow CasesComforterDuvet Cover (Washable)Bedspread (Washable)Blankets Bed RestBlow up Bed (For Guests)Linens for Blow Up Bed1 or 2 Sets of SheetsMattress PadMattress Enhancer/Egg Crate/Feather Bed (Check Our Reviews) Shower The best part about living in a college apartment is likely that you won't have to share a bathroom with more than just one or two people. Be sure that someone purchases a shower curtain/liner since the majority of apartment bathrooms will be shower tubs with a rail. TowelsWashclothsShower Curtain/LinerBath Rug Toilet PaperShower RadioToothbrush Holder Study & School LaptopLaptop SleeveComputer MouseMousepadComputer LockLong Ethernet CordMicrosoft Office SuiteEarphonesPrinter/ScannerPrinter PaperPrinter InkFlash DriveBlank CD'sBackpackStudent Planner/CalendarNotebooks/FoldersNote PaperTextbooksGraphing CalculatorIndex CardsHighlightersPost-it NotesPost-it FlagsPens/Pencils Pencil LeadPencil SharpenerErasersStaplerStaplesStaple RemoverPaper ClipsBinder ClipsGlueScissorsScotch TapeRubber BandsRuler3-hole PunchWhiteoutEnvelopesStampsDesktop Storage/CaddyDeskDesk ChairDesk LampBulletin BoardPush Pins/Thumbtacks Eat Another great part about living in a college apartment is that you now have your own kitchen! Stocking a full kitchen can be a daunting task, but the below list should provide the essentials. Be sure to check whether or not your apartment comes with a microwave, you never know! MicrowaveMicrowave Safe ContainerToaster/Toaster OvenOver MittBlenderFood Storage ContainersCan/Bottle OpenerDinnerwareFlatwareGlasswareUtensilsChip ClipsCoffee MakerCoffee MugsTravel MugZip-lock BagsSalt and PepperWater Pitcher and FilterPopcorn BowlHand MixerCookwareCookie Sheets Baking DishesCanister SetCutting BoardMeasuring CupMeasuring SpoonMixing BowlsVegetable PeelerSpatulasKnivesTongsSlotted SpoonsLadleWhiskGraterStrainerPot HoldersSpongesTeapot/Tea KettlePlacematsServing DishesFlower Vase Laundry Most apartments likely come with in-unit washer/dryer, but make sure you check before you arrive. If no laundry is available on-site, be sure to stock up on quarters for the laundromat. Laundry Basket/HamperLaundry DetergentFabric Softener SheetsStain RemoverIron Ironing BoardDrying RackLint BrushQuarters Furniture Furniture is another important part of moving into a college apartment. For furnished apartments, you may get lucky and be provided things such as sofas, chairs, tables, and beds. If you aren't moving into a furnished apartment, no worries! Just remember, don't invest in extremely expensive furniture, unless you plan to be the only person that sits on it. Looking back on my college furniture, it got messed up real quick! Sofa/FutonLounge ChairFuton CoverOttoman/Coffee TableEntertainment ConsoleBedBedside TableDeskDesk ChairDesk LampFloor LampBedside LampChest of DrawersBookcase/Shelving DraperiesDrapery RodWall Art/Hanging SuppliesFrames w/ PhotosThrow PillowsThrowArea RugRoom FragranceMirrorDining Room TableDining Room ChairsEnd TablesLamps Entertainment TV & Remote (Check Our Reviews)TV Wall MountGaming ConsoleVideo GamesGaming ControllersHDMI CordsTV CablesDVD/Blu-Ray Player MoviesSurge ProtectorExtension CordCable BoxStereo/SpeakersCameraCell PhoneCell Phone Charger Clean With more space, comes more need for cleaning supplies. The below should provide the baseline of items needed to keep things tidy. Glass CleanerAll Surface CleanerPaper TowelsSwiffer DusterDisinfecting WipesDishwashing DetergentDish SoapDishclothsSpongeBroom Dust PanVacuumMopBucketFloor CleanerStep StoolTrash CanTrash BagsRubber GlovesHand Towels Clothing Living in an apartment should give you adequate space to keep all of your clothes, whether in-season or out of season. If you are able, be sure to leave your offseason clothes at your families home so that you have more room for storage. JeansShortsPantsT-shirtsBlousesSweatersCardigansVestsSkirtsDressesSweatshirtsSweatpantsWorkout ClothesWinter JacketRain Jacket/Light JacketSocksUnderwearBrasLeggingsTightsTank TopsSwimsuitPajamas/Nightgowns One Set of Business AttireOne Set of Semi-formal AttireShoesWinter BootsRain BootsLeather BootsFlatsHeelsFlip FlopsSlippersSandalsRunning ShoesBoat ShoesBeltsHandbagsHatsJewelryWatchGlovesScarvesSunglassesUmbrella Toiletries ToothbrushToothpasteDental FlossMouth WashFace SoapSoap/Body WashShampooConditionerHair Spray/Gel/MousseHair Brush/CombHair DryerHair Straightener/Gel/SprayCurling IronFlat IronHair AccessoriesBobby Pins/Clips/BandsRazor/Electric RazorShaving Cream/GelNail Clippers/ScissorsNail File/BufferFingernail Polish/RemoverFace LotionBody LotionHand LotionClearasilDeodorantPerfume/CologneEye Drops Eye GlassesContact Lenses & SuppliesMakeupEye Makeup RemoverHand Mirror/Makeup MirrorQ-TipsTweezersChapstickSunscreenCotton SquaresFeminine Hygiene ProductsFirst Aid KitHydrogen PeroxideBandaidsThermometerCough MedicineThroat LozengesCold MedicineAllergy MedicinePain RelieversAntacidsPepto BismolFreezer Ice PackAntibiotic OintmentVitaminsHand SanitizerAntibacterial Wipes Miscellaneous FanToolkitBatteriesLightbulbsFlashlightSafe (Check Our Reviews)Water BottleBoard GamesBike/Helmet/LockSports EquipmentBeach towelLock for Lockers/Armoires Playing CardsSafety PinsSewing KitMeasuring TapeScaleAlarm ClockTissuesDuffel BagSuitcase for TravelSafety WhistlePepper Spray Important Documents Since you'll have your own space in an apartment, there is less worry about keeping these items secure. However, it's always good to purchase a safe (Check Our Safe Reviews) and keep it tucked away and out of sight. Drivers LicenseCar RegistrationCar InsuranceSocial Security CardMedical Insurance CardBank Info Debit CardCredit CardStudent IDRenters InsuranceFinancial Aid FormsList of Emergency Contacts