It’s a big undertaking when you get your first apartment. You find yourself needing a lot of items right at once! It can be expensive to purchase everything you need for your first apartment, especially if you just paid a hefty deposit and the first month’s rent! When I got my first apartment, my mom bought me a few bags of household essentials as a housewarming gift of sorts. It was so thoughtful and appreciated! If you know someone who is getting their first apartment then putting together a gift basket of items from my apartment essentials checklist would make a great practical gift.

First Apartment Essentials

1. Storage and freezer bags in various sizes
2. Cling wrap
3. Tin foil
4. Parchment paper
5. Trash bags
6. Plastic grocery bags
7. All-purpose cleaner
8. Wipes
9. Febreeze
10. Oven cleaner
11. Toilet bowl cleaner
12. Shower cleaner
13. Clothing hangers
14. Mop pads
15. Dish soap
16. Dishwasher detergent
17. Laundry detergent
18. Rubberbands
19. Batteries in common sizes
20. Lightbulbs
21. Paper towel
22. Toilet paper
23. Toothpaste
24. Mouthwash
25. Floss
26. Shampoo
27. Conditioner
28. Regularly used hair products (spray, gel, etc)
29. Shaving razors
30. Shaving cream
31. Commonly used over the counter medications (headache, allergy, sinus, etc)
32. Q-tips
33. Cotton balls
34. Contact solution
35. A nail care set
36. Shower poof
37. Body lotion
38. Bandaids
39. Triple antibiotic ointment
40. Ice pack
41. Toilet plunger
42. Toilet brush
43. Chip clips

If you want to print this list, here is a PDF –> Printable Checklist For First Apartment

If you’ve thought of things I forgot please let me know and I’ll add them to the list!