1. A dual handheld showerhead to upgrade the look and functionality of your shower. Just be sure to keep the old hardware handy for when it's time to move out! (So you can take your new fave showerhead with you, duh.)

Target

Promising review: "I was dreading buying a new showerhead, thinking it'd be like at least $40 or more for anything other than a super basic head. We've had this for just four months now and it's worked perfectly." —Bcv

Price: $26.99

2. And a shower caddy with the capacity to hold *all* of your "TikTok made me buy it" hair masks, clarifying shampoos, and silicone scalp scrubbers your heart desires. (So that stepping into your shower is relaxing instead of another thing you have to tidy.)

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

Promising review: "Love this thinner-sized shower caddy. Stores various-sized bottles and keeps everything looking clean and neat. So glad I switched it out from my previous wider caddy." —Bcmy

Price: $20 (available in three finishes)

3. A tablet and book stand that wants to hold your recipes and tablet by day, and your current read on your bedside table by night. Heck, it can even hold your mail until you're ready to go through it. Only the best of multitaskers can survive apartment life, and this handy-dandy assistant certainly fits the bill!

Target

Promising review: "Larger and looks $$ in person. It was the thing I bought that I didn't know I needed. I use my recipe books or iPad on it almost daily!" —smscarbr

Price: $18

4. A five-head floor lamp if you need a hand with illuminating any dark corners in your living space. The heads are totally adjustable, so you can get the maximum amount of light just where you need it with the least amount of floor space.

Target

Bulbs are not included, so be sure to grab some here!

Promising reviews: "Much brighter than what I had before. Looks cute too. I like the fact that I can change the direction of each bulb. My only wish is that it was a little taller. Overall pretty happy with it." —monique1004

"Bought this two months before a move across the country with no plans to take it — our previous living room lamp had broken. But we were impressed! Nice-looking lamp with several light settings. Excellent value!" —deeana

Price: $25

5. An over-the-door organizer you'll name "the catchall" (AS YOU SHOULD) because no matter how organized your space, something always defies your carefully curated bins and shelves, and that's where this comes in handy. Storage optimization is the key to apartment bliss, and whether you decide to use it for shoes, spare bottles of shampoo, or other slim knick-knacks, you'll be SO glad to have it.

Target

Promising review: "I’m so impressed! The light gray color is sleek and modern, blending perfectly with my closet decor. It fits easily over the door without taking up much space, and the pockets are surprisingly roomy, holding everything from sneakers to flats. The mesh material is durable and breathable, keeping my shoes organized and visible at a glance. It’s been a game-changer for keeping my closet clutter-free. Highly recommend this organizer for anyone looking for a practical and stylish storage solution!" —BrendaG

Price: $19

6. A set of pants hangers, because we all know that we're not getting rid of any of our jeans, so we might as well have them take up as little space as possible in the small closet.

Target

Promising review: "I use these for my pants. It really helps organize and clear up space in the closet." —Maria

Price: $8 for a pack of two 

7. A set of giant peel-and-stick distressed wood plank-inspired decals that will brighten up any greige walls you can't paint over because you're renting. Why paint (and have to paint over again upon moving out) when you can simply peel and stick your way to a farmhouse-chic aesthetic?

Target

Promising reviews: “I used this for a backsplash on my coffee bar. It was so easy to apply and adjust. One box was enough for my area." —Andaargor

"Super easy to use, great quality, and endless design possibilities. Because they are individual 'planks,' they can be used in a variety of configurations: herringbone, ship lap, offset, subway, etc. They are great for the renter as well because they don’t leave behind any residue once removed. I used these in my workshop and I love the new look!" —The furniture artist 

Price: $16.99

8. A bright-colored Rifle Paper Co. trinket tray to catch your jewelry while you wash your hands, your lip balm when you're not using it, or basically anything small that you *don't* want to end up on the floor of your apartment.

Target

Promising review: "Perfect small tray that looks pretty anywhere. Sturdy plastic with bright colors in the Rifle Paper print. I have one on my desk to hold my colored pens/markers. I liked it so much that I purchased a second tray for trinkets at home. This tray seems durable and has not chipped or faded." —Kamy

Price: $9.99 

9. A mug tree that'll make you smile every time you see your fave mugs on proud display and will prevent you from starting an avalanche of your mug collection every time you open your cupboard.

Target

Promising review: "Saw this online first and had it in my cart, but then ran to the store and luckily I found it to hang my adorable mugs on. It’s perfect, looks more rustic in person, which I was happy about." —Islandgirl

Price: $22

10. A three-pack of cotton dishcloth sponges because eco-friendly and effective is the most tasteful, the most demure. (As is the fact that these are machine washable for easy cleanup.) Plus, they'll help eliminate the need for those giant paper towel rolls eating up all your counter space.

Target

Promising review: "These are great, I literally prefer them over any other rags to wipe countertops, etc., and the fact that they are made of cellulose is a bonus. They also last forever." —stayhydrated

Price: $4.99 for three

11. A perfectly spring-green Crock-Pot slow cooker (that's also smaller than standard Crock-Pots!) so you can make dips, simmer pots, and soups with the click of a button. Plus, the color is ~sublime~ which gives you, like, 15 good apartment aura bonus points.

Target

Psst. Use it to make your apartment smell ~super fresh~ with a spring simmer pot, too!

Promising review: "I absolutely love this item. I have a larger version, but I have always wanted a smaller one. This compact size is the perfect size for me. The design and color are extremely attractive. It works great!" —GotMilk

Price: $29.99 (available in two colors)

12. A Philips surge-protector outlet for those overcrowded outlets that you've been meaning to organize. Sometimes apartment life means limited plug-in opportunities, but not for you, you smart cookie!

Target

Promising review: "Good small surge protector. I bought this for a basement TV setup, and I was looking for a longer cord. This cord is 8 feet long, which is great. The spacing allowed me to easily plug the TV, Fire Stick, and Roku in without overlapping or problems. Haven't had a surge, but it works for several devices just fine." —Returned

Price: $10.99

13. A garden kneeler — HEAR. ME. OUT. Apartment life sometimes means crawling around to find space in low cupboards or else just cleaning weirdly dusty baseboards and bathtubs. And for less than the price of your morning coffee, you can give yourself and your aching knees a break with this easy-to-stash kneeler. (You can even hang it by a Command hook to keep it out of the way!)

Target

Promising reviews: "It is a thick, lightweight pad. I use it inside, too, on the hardwood floor. I do wish they sold a larger one so one could sit on it, too. Totally recommend it!" —Karen

"Purchased for my daughter to use while bathing her newborn for her knees! She loves it!" —JLN

Price: $5 (available in three colors)

14. A set of extra-large Command hooks that can hold up to 10 pounds of weight without leaving holes in your wall, which means you can say goodbye to wondering where you should hang your hat, dog leashes, or delightfully extensive and totally necessary, thank you very much, tote bag collection.

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

While Command does have smaller hooks that I also highly recommend for things like hats, keys, and tote bags in the singular, these bulky buddies are even more versatile, and not just because they hold more weight. The hook is higher, so if you're like me and have one too many tote bags that all bring you joy, and therefore, all must stay, the taller hook means more stackability and less chance of your bags ending up on the floor. Remember: Even if there's a lot of something, it's NOT clutter if it's loved and stored properly.

Promising review: "I’m using these hooks to hold up curtain rods in different rooms, as well as holding heavy winter coats and bags in my entryway, and these do the job perfectly!" —Diane

Price: $6.79 for a two-pack

15. An airtight food storage container (or two) with the ~POP~ push-button lids for extra suction that will A) make it easier to see what needs to go on the grocery list and clear up precious pantry space, and also, B) make you feel like you're a fancy person on The Great British Bake Off who has a whole team of people just there to make your ingredients look amazing.

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

We got these as a gift many moons ago and have only added to our collection since. They're easy to clean, come in plenty of sizes, and will keep anything fresh. (We even used the smallest one for baby formula and could toss it in the diaper bag on the go!)

Promising review: "Works great to keep cereal fresh longer. Holds a lot." —Gma

Price: $18.99

16. A four-tier black metal shoe rack so pretty (and sturdy!) for your small, cluttered closet, and will also get you one step closer to the Clueless closet of your dreams! Wherever you stick it, it promises to turn your shoe pile into a shoe ✨experience. ✨

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

Hi, yes, this lives in my home. This has lived in my home since early 2020 so I can tell you that not only is it lovely to look at, but it holds up to the daily use of a parter who chucks his shoes onto it like he's auditioning for the shot put Olympic team and also a toddler who thinks everything below the doorhandles is a plaything for his amusement. The shelf space is plenty wide, so even bulky hiking shoes can go on any of the tiers without having to cram them, and the natural wood top has held up ~beautifully~ despite only having been wiped down, like, once ever.

Promising review: "Fits my shoes perfectly! Needed something to get the shoes in my closet off the floor, and this fits 13 shoes wonderfully. All booties, too! I was worried the shelves wouldn’t be high enough, but I was wrong. It was easy to put together, too. Took 15 minutes, and I had my baby strapped in the front pack too! Worth it." —SCmama

Price: $45

17. A clear plastic storage bin WITH AN EXTRA TALL LID so you aren't having to unpack and repack a bin just because something sticks out at an odd angle above the rim. NOBODY has time for that while trying to save space in apartment life.

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

🚨I LITERALLY wrote a poem about these bins. 🚨 When I tell you I'm slowly giving away my old storage bins and replacing them all with these bad boys, I am not kidding you. They are stackable, the plastic is the kind that feels indestructible (trust me, I've had some flimsy ones that crack after a couple of years), and the lid is so forgiving it makes you feel like you're using all available space. But seriously. You can thank me later.

An Ode To Hefty Hi-Rise Bins

Oh, Hefty Hi-Rise bins with your lids so tall,

I've tried every predecessor,

But to you, they all fall.

I just want to clean,

Don't wanna measure.

I guess I'll say what I mean: You made cleaning out that closet I avoided for two years because it stressed me out (because it's full of, like, weirdly shaped Halloween decor and half-broken toys I'm afraid to throw away because then my kid will cry) a pleasure.

Price: $9.99

18. A bamboo drying rack that will declutter your counter and will feel right at home in your kitchen, whether you're going for cottagecore, light academia, or plant parent vibes. (And it's a WORKHORSE that will hold all the mugs of tea and girl dinner dishes you've consumed while cleaning your apartment from top to bottom.)

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

It's me again: Your friendly neighborhood organizing expert. I used to have a flat plastic dish drying rack that did the trick, but I found myself constantly needing to clean it because of standing water and dust. This one is perfection with the bamboo and two tiers, and while lots of people use it freestyle, I highly recommend a drying mat to go under it.

Promising review: "We’ve been using this daily for almost a year and it hasn’t shown a single bit of wear! I was worried it would start getting grimy with all of the water. A stylish must-buy!" —Obvibasic

Price: $22

19. An organizer for food storage bags so you can kiss those overly large cardboard boxes (and digging around in the half-empty ones like a raccoon in a trash can) goodbye.

Target

Promising review: "Convenient to store the zip bags all in one place. Looks sleek and modern." —Fran

Price: $24.99 

20. A two-tier fruit basket you *can* use for fruit, but you can also use it to stuff EVERYTHING that's been living on your kitchen counter into one place so you have room for a cutting board amidst the mayhem.

Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Target

In my defense, there's usually at least *one* fruit-related something in here. (Yes, fruit snacks count, imo.)

Promising review: "This basket holds a ton of produce and looks clean and organized on the counter. It's higher quality than I expected for the reasonable price!" —clou

Price: $28

21. A three-tier metal utility cart whose wheels were made for rollin' and whose shelves were made for organizin'. (And that's just what they'll do.) PERFECT for apartments because you can roll into any room you need and then back into the storage closet (or designated storage corner) when you're done.

Target

I've seen these most often used for kitchens and craft rooms, but my family uses ours as a way to store our snow cone machine and all the syrups that keep us alive in Texas summers. Highly recommend, no matter your climate! 

Promising review: "This is a great cart! I got this because I ran out of space on my bookshelf, and I know I’ll be buying more books with my book club. I’ve only filled half of the top shelf so far, and it holds 13 books. So I’m guessing this entire cart will hold 72–78 books total, if you really wanted it to. It’s about three feet tall and looks great next to my armchair. It was very easy to build (took me less than 30 minutes to do alone). I highly recommend this cart!" —JR1616

Price: $40 (available in three colors)

22. A portable filing box so you can finally have a home for all those pieces of paper floating around your apartment (and don't have room for one of those bulky metal filing cabinets). You also get to feel really grown up when someone asks you for information and you can breezily say, "I've got it right here," AND IT'S ACTUALLY TRUE.

Target

Promising review: "I like that these file boxes are lightweight but sturdy. I’m downsizing and got rid of two heavy two-drawer file cabinets. These file boxes are much easier for me to handle." —LindaLuC

Price: $13.69

23. A two-tier slide-out organizer that will make you feel like you've got your bathroom counter (and life) in order because it even has a spot for your washcloths.

Target

Promising review: "Perfect for under the bathroom sink storage. It holds a lot of spare things — toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunscreen, razors, etc. Using it as a drawer definitely makes it easier to reach stuff further back." —Jett

Price: $25 (available in five colors) 

24. A set of four stone salt agate coasters to keep your furniture in tip-top shape, so you're not spending time fighting water rings.

Target

Promising review: "These stone salt agate coasters make a statement. They are high quality and unique. Each one has different veining and tone. They have a little grey but mostly warm brown tones. They are heavy and look amazing on our table. They are more affordable than similar pieces on the internet, which cost twice as much. I recommend these to anyone looking for statement items for their home. Great value and quality!" —Jeb Lia

Price: $25

25. An entryway organizer that can hold your dog leashes, your keys, your tote bags, your mail... basically all the things you don't want to spend time chasing around your apartment when it's time to get out the door.

Target

Promising review: "This envelope letter holder/organizer is just what we were looking for! The envelope is perfect for holding your mail or important documents. The hooks are functional and can hold a good amount of weight. Easy to hang/screw to the wall. The color is a cognac brown and complements the gold bar and hooks. Definitely recommend!" —SimSim

Price: $25

26. And finally, a toilet brush and holder you won't hate looking at beside your toilet every day because it's neat as a pin and will sit unobtrusively on standby until your toilet needs a good cleaning swirl.

Target

Promising review: "Sleek, nondescript, functional. And incredibly affordable. I recently moved and left my old version of this toilet brush behind. I went to three stores looking for this model and eventually ordered it online. LOVE this brush." —ZEW

Price: $12.99

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.