How to Find Cheap Sofas

If you are moving into your first apartment or home and the thought of buying a bunch of new furniture is making you cringe, then you should consider some places where you can find cheap sofas to get you started in furnishing your new digs.

The cheapest sofas are likely going to be used, but there are some places where you can find cheap sofas that are new for much less.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access

Instructions

1. First, you want to ask your friends and family if they have an extra sofa lying around.

   You may get some surprising answers as some people have extra furniture in storage or in their garage that they have forgotten about. Offer a reasonable amount for the sofa, but hopefully they will just give it to you for free.

2. If you don't have any friends or family that have an extra sofa lying around, then look online. Craigslist.org is a great resource to find free or cheap sofas locally. In their search criteria, you can specify the maximum price you are willing to pay if you are on a strict budget.

   If there are no listings that catch you eye, then check back frequently as people add new listings all the time. Or if you have the time and transporting means, then you might consider searching in other nearby metropolis areas for cheap sofas.

3. If you are not comfortable looking online for sofas, then you may be able to find cheap sofas at your local thrift store, such as the Goodwill or the Salvation Army.

   I remember buying my first sofa at the Salvation Army for $50, which I later gave to my little sister when she moved into her first apartment, which she later sold for $85!

   So you can definitely find some good deals at thrift stores and maybe even make a profit down the road.

4. If you are not looking for cheap used sofas, then consider some non-furniture stores where you may be able to find some good deals. Target, Wal-mart, and Kmart are some great places to find cheap sofas.

   Target even has some sofas that convert into twin sized beds that could be handy if you frequently have guests, but not a lot of room for a sofa bed.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find a used sofa that is comfortable and just the right size, but its upholstery is hideous, consider investing in a slip cover to hide the unsightly patterns.