First apartment kitchen checklist, with today's prices
Enough to cook real meals in a first apartment without buying a 20-piece set you won't use, with today's price for each.
Prices checked October 11, 2026 at major US stores.
- Nonstick skilletVictoria Seasoned 10" Cast Iron Skillet at target.com · 5★ (2)$24.99
- SaucepanClassic Series Stainless Steel Saucepan at target.com · 4.6★ (1,211)$32.99
- Chef's knifeEssential Japanese Damascus Steel Knife at quince.com · 4.8★ (257)$69.90
- Cutting board3-Piece Cutting Board Set at athome.com · 4.8★ (16)$14.99
- Sheet panNon-Stick Pro Half Sheet Pan at homedepot.com · 4.9★ (104)$25.99
- Mixing bowlsPro Mixing Bowl Set with Lids at kohls.com · 4.5★ (89)$39.19
- Utensil setKitchen Utensil Set at jcpenney.com · 4.9★ (39)$29.99
- Food storage containersStackable Borosilicate Glass Food Storage Containers Set, 10-Piece at bestbuy.com · 5★ (1)$24.99
Total for these picks: $263.03
Before you buy
- One good chef's knife beats a block of mediocre ones.
- A nonstick skillet, a saucepan and a sheet pan cover most weeknight cooking.
- Glass containers go from fridge to microwave and last longer than plastic.
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