17 affordable ‘Amazon’s Choice’ products you need for your kitchen

Moving into your first apartment is exciting until you realize all of the items you need to buy. It may seem like your first-apartment checklist never ends. Despite what you thought growing up, your new apartment doesn’t come furnished with couches, helpful kitchen appliances, and that little junk draw that contains knickknacks capable of solving all your problems.

It’s the same with the kitchen. Most kitchens only come equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, and microwave, if you’re lucky. Everything else is on you. You’ll quickly learn that you’ll need more spoons than you can count and one frying pan won’t suffice. These kitchen essentials can quickly clog your credit card bill, and money is tight as it is.

Don’t worry. Your first-apartment checklist — kitchen edition — is just a scroll away.

From plates, to cups, to baking sheets, we’ve got you covered with every basic kitchen essential you’ll need to move in and have the ability to cook for yourself the first night in your new place. Plus, every item on this list is an Amazon’s Choice pick, so you’ll be at ease knowing it’s a frequently bought, highly rated item that’s ready to ship immediately.

Here are 17 basic kitchen essentials for your first apartment: