First apartment, simple setup
Setting up a place with only what you need?
A printable starter kit for a simple, low-waste apartment: what to get, what to skip and where to find it second-hand.
Instant PDF download · Print at home or use on a tablet · 7-day refund policy
- A space snapshot and room checklists
- A second-hand shopping list
- Scripts for landlords, roommates and swap groups
Only what you need
6 pages from the kit
Snapshot your space
Rooms, storage and the rules in your lease, before you buy anything.
My space snapshot
Kitchen and bathroom checklists
The basics for each room, with space to cross off what you already have.
Kitchen and bathroom checklists
Shop second-hand first
A list for thrift stores, swap groups and marketplace finds.
Secondhand shopping list
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Keep a repair log
Note what needs fixing and what you've already fixed.
Repair log
Scripts and swap posts
Words for asking your landlord, sharing with a roommate and posting in a local swap group.
Scripts and swap post templates
Track twelve weeks
A progress tracker for settling in.
12-week progress tracker
What's inside
- A space snapshot
- Renter basics and local rules
- A step-by-step setup plan
- Kitchen and bathroom checklists
- A secondhand shopping list
- A repair log and monthly stuff tracker
- Scripts and swap post templates
- A snag log and 12-week progress tracker
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Questions
What format is it?
A PDF you download instantly after checkout.
Can I print it?
Yes. Print the pages at home on standard letter paper, or fill them in on a tablet or computer.
How do I get it after buying?
Right after checkout you'll get a download link on the order confirmation page and in your confirmation email.
What if it's not for me?
We have a 7-day refund policy. Email support@guidestackhq.com within 7 days of purchase.
Is it only for first apartments?
No, but it's written with first-time renters in mind.
Set up your place simply
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Pair it with
First Apartment Set (3-Guide Bundle)
This kit is also part of the First Apartment Set, with the renting costs planner and the second-hand decorator's guide.
See First Apartment Set (3-Guide Bundle) · $61.99 →Guide Stack HQ guides are self-guided printable workbooks for personal use. Preview images on this page are pages from the guide; some are shown cropped.
This guide is educational only. Check your lease and local rules before making changes to a rental.