11 Dorm Room Essentials You Can Buy For Under $200 At Walmart

Wire Metal 5 in 1 Desk Organizer Set ($30)

In the midst of keeping up with your schoolwork, your desk is bound to get a little messy from time to time — especially before a big test or final exam. Fortunately, this desk organizer will help to keep your space (mostly) uncluttered, and you'll appreciate having all of your school supplies much more organized.

Kibhous Fabric Storage Bins ($19)

We love these sneaky storage compartments, because they're equally practical and cute. Not only do they boast plenty of interior space (perfect for concealing items you don't want cluttered around your dorm), but their charcoal gray coloring is so versatile and easy to match to your room's design style.

Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector ($20)

If you get one thing for your dorm room, let it be this surge protector. Between your laptop and monitor cords, phone charger, headphones, and any other tech essential that requires charging on the regular, you'll need as many outlets as you can get — and this simple surge protector is designed to provide them.

Mainstays Long Hair Faux Fur Backrest Pillow ($16)

When you get tired of huddling over your desk and sitting in an uncomfortable desk chair, you can still get plenty of work done from your bed with this cozy and fluffy backrest pillow. The accessory also features a cool top handle, so you can transport it around your space as needed.

Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker ($99)

College is a lot of late study sessions and sleepless nights — which means that aside from your roommate and computer, coffee will become your best friend. This compact coffee maker will come in handy more often than you can imagine.

Woolite Sanitized Large Mesh Pop-Up Hamper With Divider ($19)

One of the many things you'll have to get used to about dorm-life is doing your laundry on the regular — and since most dorm rooms don't come equipped with their own washing machines, that means you'll also have to transport them to and from your college's on-site laundromat. We recommend buying something like this pop-up hamper, because it's easy to carry and even features dividers so you can separate your clothes before their next wash.

Spa Sensations 4-Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper With Theratouch ($84)

Dorm room mattresses are notoriously uncomfortable. Since your bed should be a sanctuary — especially with so many late study sessions and sleepless nights — a quality mattress topper might just prove to be your most worthwhile investment for the new semester.

Mainstays Gooseneck Clip Lamp ($12)

Late nights at your desk mean you need a great lamp to shine a light on all of your notes and reading materials. This cool clip lamp easily attaches to the corners of your desk, table, or nightstand, so you can maximize on your available work space.

Sterilite 3-Drawer Wide Cart ($20, originally $22)

Living in a dorm room often requires more drawers than you thought possible — especially if you're sharing that space with a roommate or two. This practical drawer cart packs a surprising amount of stuff into a relatively small space.

Galanz Compact Two-Door Refrigerator ($157, originally $194)

Now we recognize that not all dorm rooms will come with enough space for anything other than the essentials — but if you can squeeze it in, having a mini fridge with a freezer is a serious luxury in the world of college dorms. This particular model is relatively compact, plus it features a flat top that you can store other items or bins on top of.

Whitmor 36-Pair Over-the-Door Shoe Rack ($19, originally $25)

Fashion lovers, rejoice! With this cool over-the-door shoe rack, you won't have to choose which pairs of shoes can come to college with you and which ones you'll have to leave behind. The practical organizer is deep enough to hold a wide variety of styles, from sneakers to heels, flats, and more.