Affordable Organizing Solutions for Your College Student’s Cramped Living Space

A tiny fridge is a must, but what about those late-night study session snacks and non-perishable items? Enter this handy-dandy cart that can slide right underneath the fridge and is ready to be filled with ramen, peanut butter, and hopefully some apples, too.

Take any of the items typically reserved for a bedside table — tablets, smartphones, glasses — and stick 'em inside the deep pockets of a linen caddy. This one comes in various sizes and tucks right into the mattress for easy access.

Student living isn’t exactly known for walk-in closets. Place extra storage space where you can find it, like underneath the bed. These drawers are the perfect size for shoes and sweaters.

These stackable boxes — a necessity for staying clutter-free — can be used inside of a closet, office area, or bathroom. Pro tip: Color-coordinate them by room or category for added organization.

A room that's covered in clothes and homework can cause more stress and distraction than necessary. Set your kid up with a folding miniature shelf that can rest on a desk to hold books and important files.

Most student living complexes were built in a pre-smartphone world (a.k.a. before we relied on fully-charged devices to get us through the day). If your kid's room is short on outlets, look for items that also work as charging stations, such as this desk lamp that comes with a USB port.

Make the most of space that won’t otherwise get used, whether that's the back of the closet door, room door, or bathroom door. This door rack can be customized to store shoes, class supplies, toiletries—you name it!

College students with sizable wardrobes can breathe a sigh of relief: Space for hanging clothes will be doubled with this closet rod expander—no installation is required and it can be removed in a flash. If that’s not convenient, we don’t know what is.