Furnishing Your First 1 Bedroom Apartment Rental on a Budget

1 bedroom: living room

Furnishing Your First 1 Bedroom Apartment Rental on a Budget

If you’re considering renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Kamloops and you’re a first-time renter, furnishing your new home may be challenging, but it can be fun and exciting. The furniture you choose now will likely follow you to future homes, so it’s important to take your time and choose wisely.

We’ve created a shopping list for you below. Download the Excel spreadsheet.

In the left column, you’ll see furniture, furnishings and housewares listed by room. In the “Budget” column, enter your budget for the item. The prices we’ve entered are estimates for second-hand purchases, however you can probably find lower prices and sometimes freebies in online classifieds.

In the “Where to Buy” column, we’ve listed some reliable local resources for low-cost furniture, furnishings, and housewares, including: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, dollar stores, drug stores and Canadian Tire. Buying locally contributes to the Kamloops economy and buying second-hand has less environmental impact than buying new, although as a last resort, there’s no shame in buying from Amazon or other retailers.

Furniture, Furnishings and Housewares Budget Where to Buy
Living Room Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist
Couch $75
Armchair $50
Occasional chair $50
Ottoman $40
Coffee table $30
Side table(s) $30
Floor lamp $50
Table lamp $25
TV stand or entertainment cabinet $125
Area rug $100
Throw pillows $50
Bookshelf $75
Wall art $100
Kitchen
Cookware: pots, frying pan, baking sheet, mixing bowls, cutting board $150 Dollar store
Cutlery and utensils: knives, forks, teaspoons, soup spoons, ladle, spatula, tongs, measuring cups and spoons, oven mitts, can opener. $75 Dollar store
Coffee maker $50 Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist
Coffee cups and water glasses $25 Dollar store
Juice pitcher $25 Dollar store
Microwave if needed. 1 bedroom apartments at McGill Ridge come with a microwave $50 Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist
Dish soap, dishwasher detergent, spray cleaner, sponges and scrubbers, dish towels and cloths, trash can and bags, compost bags $75 Drugstore, dollar store
Food storage containers $30 Dollar store
Bedroom Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist
Bed frame $100
Mattress, mattress protector $30
Fitted sheets, top sheets, pillows $150
Comforter or blankets $100
Dresser with drawers $75
Hangers, closet organizer, shoe storage $75
Bedside lamps $35
Bedside area rug(s) $100
Bathroom
Bath towels, hand towels, cloths $75 Dollar store, Amazon
Shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toothpaste and brush caddy, basic first aid kit $30 Drugstore
TP, toilet plunger and brush $30 Dollar store
Bathmat $30 Dollar store, Amazon
Trash can $25 Dollar store, Amazon
Laundry & Cleaning
Detergent, fabric softener or dryer sheets $15 Drugstore
Laundry hamper $30 Dollar store, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace
Small collapsible clothes drying rack $40 Amazon
Iron and ironing board $50 Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist
Spray cleaner (bleach or natural disinfectant spray) $10 Drugstore, supermarket
Broom, dustpan, sponge mop, dust cloths or feather duster $40 Dollar store, drugstore, supermarket
Deck or Balcony
Outdoor coffee table $50 Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Canadian Tire
Outdoor chairs $50

Rent a 1 Bedroom Apartment at McGill Ridge

McGill Ridge Apartments is a modern apartment community located in Kamloops just steps from Thompson Rivers University. Apartment amenities include in-suite washer-dryer, stainless-steel appliances, plank flooring, deck or balcony, and a personal storage locker. View 1 bedroom apartment layouts and pricing.

If you’d like to rent with us, apply here.