10 Best Mini Fridges for Dorms and Bedrooms

Your average mini fridge isn't much of a looker, but this retro-inspired pick from Frigidaire is an exception to the rule. Rather than hide this one in a corner, you might choose to showcase it as part of your decor. But it's not all about aesthetics. This mini fridge boasts a double-door design with 0.96 cubic feet of freezer space and 2.14 cubic feet of fridge space. For functionality, the fridge has a large vegetable crisper, door shelving for tall bottles, and two glass shelves. There's even interior incandescent lighting, so you can see what's inside when your roomie is sleeping.

Pros: Interior lighting, has fridge and freezer space, attractive design
Cons: Front handles are for design purposes only
Type: Fridge/freezer combo
Weight: 32 pounds
Dimensions: 21.26 x 17.83 x 33.5 inches
Capacity: 3.1 cubic feet
Customer Review: “I bought 2 of these, one for my daughters dorm room, it was perfect. The freezer has plenty of room, unlike what comes in the one door mini-fridges. The fridge part has just enough room for what a college student would need for a week."

It may be very small, but sometimes that's exactly what you want for a dorm room—especially if move-in requires hoofing your stuff up a lot of stairs or you prefer to hide your fridge under your bed. And despite its small footprint, this model does have both a fridge and a freezer complete with an ice tray. If you find you need more room inside, you can always remove the one shelf to accommodate taller items.

Pros: Removable shelf, has fridge and freezer space, small enough to put under a raised bed
Cons: Very small capacity
Type: Fridge/freezer combo
Weight: 33.1 pounds
Dimensions: 18.5 x 17.5 x 19.7 inches
Capacity: 1.7 cubic feet
Customer Review: “Great little fridge for the college dorm. The right size to fit the few things she needs, and small enough to carry up three flights of stairs!"

Though much more sizable than most picks on our list, users praise this mini fridge for being exceptionally quiet—an important feature when your bed is basically pressed up against it in a small dorm room. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a freezer, but the 4.4 cubic feet of fridge space affords more than enough room for a week's worth of groceries for one. Interior design details, like multiple wire shelves, door shelving, dedicated can storage, and interior lights, make it easy to stay organized, too.

Pros: Interior lights, various shelves and compartments, large capacity fridge, very quiet
Cons: Doesn't have a freezer
Type: Fridge
Weight: 54 pounds
Dimensions: 20.16 x 20.16 x 33.16 inches
Capacity: 4.4 cubic feet
Customer Review: “This is a great size for the college dorm. It has space for soda cans and holds a good amount of essential foods. It cooled off quickly and is rather quiet."

When price is the most important consideration, opt for the Upstreman 1.7 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge. Yes, it's very small, but it does have both a fridge and a freezer. At just over 25 pounds, it's also one of the lighter models on the market, so it's easy to move around from apartment to apartment over the years. It's also quiet and energy-efficient—another win in the budget department.

Pros: Has fridge and freezer space, quiet, energy-efficient, lightweight
Cons: Very small capacity
Type: Fridge/freezer combo
Weight: 25.1 pounds
Dimensions: 17.7 x 19.3 x 18.9 inches
Capacity: 1.7 cubic feet
Customer Review: “Bought for my daughter and she loved it. Fits enough for one person."

Those who want a little bit more space for their groceries will appreciate the organizational possibilities this 3.5 cubic-foot mini fridge affords. Inside, you'll find multiple glass shelves, door shelving for taller items, a dedicated can rack, and a full-width freezer. The unit also has interior lighting to help you peep what you need in the middle of the night.

Pros: Has fridge and freezer space, interior lighting, great organization
Cons: Some users say it's loud
Type: Fridge/freezer combo
Weight: 50.9 pounds
Dimensions: 19.4 x 18.5 x 32.5 inches
Capacity: 3.5 cubic feet
Customer Review: “There's adequate space inside for a dorm or, in my case, a mini room-kitchen. I kept eggs, produce, frozen nuggies and pizza and everything stayed cold and fresh as it would in a regular fridge. It's not very heavy as well so it was easy to move up the stairs and within my room."

Rely on the cafeteria for most of your meals, but want a place to stash all of those drinks that'll keep you hydrated? This attractive stainless steel and glass mini fridge will get the job done. It has 3.2 cubic feet of space and adjustable shelves, so you can stash everything from a large water filter or jug of milk to cans of soda, seltzer, or your favorite iced coffee.

Pros: Attractive design, multiple shelves, interior lighting
Cons: Very heavy
Type: Fridge
Weight: 68.3 pounds
Dimensions: 17.3 x 18.9 x 33.3 inches
Capacity: 3.2 cubic feet
Customer Review: “It was shipped directly to my son’s dorm and he’s very satisfied with it. Great for use in a bedroom or dorm. Looks good and well designed."

Whether you use it solely for your fave beauty buys or for a few small snacks and drinks, this super petite mini fridge is a fun choice for a dorm room. It fits right on top of a dresser or desk for easy access, and the chalkboard design means you can scrawl pretty pictures or let it function as something more practical, like a calendar or to-do list.

Pros: Fun design, easy to store, can be used as a cooler or warmer
Cons: Minimal storage space
Type: Fridge/warmer combo
Weight: 9.1 pounds
Dimensions: ‎12.75 x 10.5 x 14.75 inches
Capacity: 15 liters
Customer Review: “Refrigerator is great. Very quiet. Cools down to 35-40 degrees which is perfect and it’s small enough to keep in a dorm, office or car for road trips. I love it!"

There may not be a freezer, but this mini fridge can be adjusted to six different temperatures to suit your needs, plus has a small chiller box for any items that require a little more TLC. There are also two adjustable wire shelves, so you can configure the space for both smaller and larger food items and drinks. Door storage affords even more flexibility for those taller items.

Pros: Adjustable thermostat, adjustable shelves, stainless steel exterior
Cons: No freezer space
Type: Fridge
Weight: 37.9 pounds
Dimensions: ‎20.08 x 17.52 x 24.8 inches
Capacity: 2.4 cubic feet
Customer Review: “This mini fridge is the perfect size for my dorm room. I've been able to fit everything I need on a daily basis."