A Handy Checklist For First-Time Apartment Renters
Moving into your first apartment can be overwhelming, particularly if you have few possessions and are on a limited budget.
While family members, garage sales and second-hand furniture stores are cheap and fun sources for ‘treasures’ to fill your apartment, don’t fall victim to buying loads of apartment items you don’t need.
Paramount Properties has prepared a list of basic essentials you’ll need when moving into your first apartment.
| mattress | ______ | measuring cup and spoons | ______ | |
bed sheets and pillowcases | ______ | garbage can | ______ | |
| comforter/blanket | ______ | dish detergent | ______ | |
| pillows | ______ | dish drainer | ______ | |
| alarm clock | ______ | laundry powder | ______ | |
| desk/table, chair, couch | ______ | laundry bag | ______ | |
| clothing hangers | ______ | tool kit | ______ | |
| drawer organizers | ______ | flashlight | ______ | |
| mirror | ______ | toilet brush | ______ | |
| dinnerware set | ______ | cleaning products | ______ | |
| coffee mugs | ______ | toothbrush and paste | ______ | |
| drinking glasses * | ______ | towels | ______ | |
| bottle opener | ______ | kettle for coffee/tea | ______ | |
| saucepans | ______ | ______ | ||
| * (any will do for now - buy tumblers and wine glasses later) | ||||
Paramount Properties, established in 1986, has grown to become Ottawa's second largest residential property management company. With more than 4,500 apartments for rent in Ottawa, apartments are available near the campuses of Carleton University, Algonquin College, Ottawa University and La Cité collégiale.