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First Apartment Checklist

Moving into your first apartment is exciting — until you realise you have no can opener, no toilet brush and no idea when the internet gets connected. This checklist covers what you’ll actually need room by room, plus the admin that is easy to forget, a move-in inspection sheet to protect your deposit and an Excel budget that shows what you still need to buy and what it will cost.

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First Apartment Checklist Pack

Printable room-by-room first apartment checklists, a moving-in admin checklist, a move-in inspection sheet and an Excel setup budget with totals.

  • Kitchen checklist (PDF/DOCX)
  • Bathroom checklist (PDF/DOCX)
  • Bedroom checklist (PDF/DOCX)
  • + 6 more

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First Apartment Checklist Pack

Printable room-by-room first apartment checklists, a moving-in admin checklist, a move-in inspection sheet and an Excel setup budget with totals.

Formats: PDF, DOCX, XLSX. Instant download after payment (link valid 72 hours, up to 5 downloads). AI-assisted: the templates were drafted with AI help and reviewed and laid out before publishing.

$5.00 USD, one-time 9 files · about $0.56 each

7-day money-back guarantee. Full refund within 7 days of purchase, even after you download.

Free sample: First Apartment Kitchen (PDF, 57 KB)

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Kitchen checklist

Bathroom checklist

Bedroom checklist

Living room checklist

Cleaning checklist

Tools & safety checklist

Admin & moving in checklist

Buy now, later or never?

Buy before move-inBuy in the first monthWait and see
Bedding and towelsExtra storageDecorative items
Toilet paper, soap, cleaning basicsRug and curtains upgradeSpecialist kitchen gadgets
A pan, a pot, a knife, plates and cutlerySofa (if not ready day one)A second set of dishes
Bin bags and a first aid kitTools you find you needFurniture for rooms you rarely use

Living in the space for a few weeks shows what you really need. Hand-me-downs, charity shops and local marketplace listings are good sources for furniture and kitchen basics.

Move-in inspection

  1. Walk through every room with the landlord or agent if possible.
  2. Photograph walls, floors, carpets, appliances, windows and fixtures, with dates.
  3. Test taps, toilet, shower, heating, lights, sockets, locks and smoke alarms.
  4. Note any damage on the inspection sheet and get it signed or emailed to the landlord.
  5. Keep a copy — it helps you get your deposit back when you move out.

First apartment budget

Setting up a home from scratch adds up quickly even with second-hand finds. The Excel budget lists every item from the checklist with a column for what you already have, what you need, an estimated price and the total still to buy, so you can see the full cost and spread purchases over the first few months. Don’t forget one-off costs: deposit, first month’s rent, moving van, connection fees and renter’s insurance.

Worked example

CategoryItems still neededEstimated cost
Kitchen12$180
Bathroom6$75
Bedroom5$320
Cleaning8$60
Tools & safety6$55
Total37$690

These are example figures for someone who already has a bed frame and sofa from family; your own totals will depend on what you have and where you shop. The spreadsheet adds them up for you.

Formats and printing

Checklists print on US Letter and A4 as PDFs and editable Word files; the budget is an Excel workbook that also opens in Google Sheets.

AI-assisted content

Checklists were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed before publishing. Example costs are illustrations, not price data.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for my first apartment?

Kitchen basics, bedding and towels, cleaning supplies, a few tools and safety items — see the room-by-room list.

What should I buy first?

Bedding, toilet paper, cleaning basics, a pan, plates and cutlery, and bin bags.

How do I protect my deposit?

Do a move-in inspection with dated photos and keep a signed copy.

Is there a budget sheet?

Yes, an Excel budget that totals what you still need to buy.

Can I edit the checklist?

Yes, Word and Excel versions are included.

Is this a subscription?

No, it is a one-time download.