13 Best Walmart Deals if You Live Alone

Ideally, living on your own means you spend less on groceries than you would with a full house. But finding groceries and other household goods that are perfectly proportioned for one can be tricky in a world of big-box stores.

Luckily, single individuals can still save money on their weekly grocery run by taking advantage of popular Walmart hacks that ensure they save more on everyday goods and groceries.

Keep reading for our full list of Walmart items to add to your list the next time you head to the store.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $25.99

Keep flies and mosquitoes away without overpaying for pest control services with these solar-powered bug-repelling lamps. When you're not using the purple UV light to keep pesky bugs away, you can use the lamp's white light setting as a cozy garden for your next outdoor soirée with friends.

A well lit outdoot means a safer home too, so for those living alone, it's always a good idea to invest in outdoor lighting and security systems.

Price: $1.00

With a freezer to yourself, it's easy to stock up on one-person meals. This seven-inch deep-dish pie is filled with savory sausage and gravy and topped with a flaky crust you won't be able to resist. It's the ideal savory breakfast option or a quick, satisfying choice for dinner.

For a buck, you can't go wrong with having a few delicious pies in your freezer for those nights that are screaming for comfort food, minus the effort of cooking. 

Price: $10.48

It only takes one person to change a lightbulb with this handy changing kit, which makes it easy to unscrew and replace lightbulbs no matter how high up they are. Walmart's kit includes two change sizes: one for outdoor floodlights and one for standard indoor bulbs.

Price: $8.88

Being able to take care of yourself in a minor medical crisis is a must for singles living on their own. This 85-piece kit contains all the essentials, from band-aids to gauze, gloves, and antiseptic wipes.

At this price, it's easy to stock up: keep one kit in your car, one in your bathroom cupboard, and one under the kitchen sink for easy access. Nobody ever regretted having a good first aid kit at home, so make sure you have one, especially living solo.

Price: $44.78

This 118-piece set from Walmart includes wrenches, hammers, multi-bit screwdrivers, and more, all stored in an easy-to-carry box that fits just as nicely in your car as it does under your sink.

Price: $9.97

Gone are the days of painstakingly scouring grout from between bathroom tiles on your hands and knees. This 28.5-inch extendable Clorox cleaner lets you scrub hard-to-reach surfaces without crouching, stooping, or otherwise bothering your back.

Make your weekly (or monthly?) bathroom deep clean a breeze. It's not because we live alone that we should neglect the deep cleaning from time to time that allows our space to feel good to live in.

Price: $4.98

Without roommates, you don't have to worry about anyone barging in on you during bathtime or complaining about fragrances. Take advantage of the quiet by having a relaxing soak with muscle-soothing Epsom salts.

If lavender isn't your thing, you can also find eucalyptus, rose, shea butter, and unscented options. You'll be surprised at how this little pouch elevates your home and makes you feel like your environment is clean and proper (even if you don't need to be on top of the cleaning every week since you're living solo). 

Price: $5.97

Craving pizza? Instead of ordering out for something overpriced and oversized, try a medium-sized take-and-bake pizza from the deli. Smothered in Italian sausage, ground beef, and pepperoni, it cooks in under 12 minutes. And at 12 inches, this one is just the right size for dinner and leftovers without taking up too much fridge space.

Having a nice pizza in the fridge or freezer is one of the number one hacks for those who live alone; after all, cooking is fun, but we all have those days when we just want to sit on the couch and eat a low-effort meal that we don't have to cook ourselves. 

Price: $65.00

Don't worry about life without a roommate to let you in if you get locked out. Instead of relying on easy-to-misplace keys, consider installing a keyless lock with a keypad and entry code. Most keyless locks also have a traditional key lock and deadbolt, so you can use whichever method works best for you.

This item can be a great purchase for any household, but if you live alone, it's an even better idea to double up on the safety of your space and make sure you feel like you can step away for a week or weeks and the place is well secured.

Price: $23.97

Organize your kitchen just the way you like it with a revolving rack that keeps your favorite spices at your fingertips. This model comes pre-filled with 16 spices, including parsley, rosemary, celery salt, and basil, and the classic chrome design will complement any kitchen aesthetic.

Not only will you create some space in your kitchen, which is likely smaller, but you'll have all the seasoning you need for cooking up some great recipes at home. 

Price: $23.84

Keeping your pantry stocked with staples means fewer trips to the grocery store and more easy-cook dinner options at the end of a long day.

This naturally aged aromatic rice is ready in 15 minutes in your rice cooker or on the stovetop and makes the perfect base for your favorite curry, stir fry, or rice pudding.

Yes, you're buying a larger item, but rice is also a staple in most homes and can go with so many dishes; you'll be surprised at how fast this 20lb bag reaches its bottom.

Price: $29.98

Cooking for one means you don't have to spend close to $100 on a massive air fryer. Instead, you can cook smaller, nutritious meals with a compact air fryer that won't take up too much space on your kitchen counter.

It's available in three colors, has an automatic shut-off, and is sleek enough to leave out all the time. And let's be honest, you'll likely use it every day, with so many foods that can be made quicker and often more delicious by using an air fryer.

Price: $19.03

Make your coffee exactly how you like it without wasting a drop with this single-serve coffee maker. The coffee drips directly into the included 14-ounce insulated travel mug, which saves you from cleaning yet another dish every day.

It's available in two colors and uses your favorite ground coffee — no more wasteful K-Cups. Can you imagine how much money (and time) you'll save by skipping the daily Starbucks and getting a nice cup of coffee in a couple of minutes at home instead?

Wrangling your own budget can be tricky, but without a crowded house to plan for, it's easier to save money on groceries without breaking the bank.

To save even more, look out for seasonal Walmart deals, take advantage of credit cards with cash-back rewards on groceries, and check your local store's shelves for discounts available only at your location.

These days, savvy shoppers need to make every dollar count by choosing what to buy and where, plus which is the best method of payment, in addition to hacks like catching promo deals, knowing everything about return policies, and even taking time to research the product and read reviews so that, in the long term, their purchase still makes sense.