21 affordable housewarming gifts that won't cost you more than $50

A new apartment probably means new furniture. And you know what nobody wants on their new table? Water rings. Help them preemptively protect their new surfaces with these agate coasters that are as practical as they are pretty.

Help bring relaxing energy into their new home with this hand-poured candle made from soy and coconut wax. With a burn time of 55 hours, their new place will always smell like sandalwood, amber, and moss.

Even if they don't know how to use a hammer or a slot screwdriver, it doesn't mean they won't need one. Prep them for furniture building, artwork hanging, and any apartment mishaps that they might encounter along the way with this small tool kit filled with the basics.

Get the party started with these glasses that give every shoot of tequila a salty finish. Made from Himalayan salt, these shot glasses are naturally antibacterial and stable in its shape, so they can be used time and time again.

Give the gift of music with this Amazon smart speaker that can play from a number of streaming platforms like Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and many more. This Alexa-compatible speaker also comes equipped with over 50,000 skills to help them around their new home.

Give them a nice and easy way to keep track of their brand new keys. The leather key strap can be clipped right onto their keys or even onto a small pouch or clutch for even more room to hold little knick-knacks.

They may not want to spend $30 on olive oil for themselves, but that's what you're for. Treat them to the delicious flavors of some really good olive oil that Ina Garten herself swears by.

A French press won't take up much space in their new kitchen, but it will brew a delicious cup of coffee every time. They'll thank you for this upgrade to their morning routine.

Fill their bathroom with these Portuguese miniature soap slivers. Their guests can can choose from 10 different scents ranging from citrus to lily of the valley.

Nothing feels more homey than cuddling up on the couch in a cozy blanket. This one is lightweight and airy, making it the perfect choice for a spring or summertime housewarming.

Did you just volunteer them to host all game nights moving forward? Maybe, but this one will make them laugh so hard that they'll probably be glad you did.

Allow them to turn any appliance in their new home into a voice-activated one with this Amazon smart plug, compatible with the Alexa App (meaning they don't necessarily have to have an Amazon Echo to use it). It'll also give them the ability, and the peace of mind, to turn off electronics remotely.

Whether it's the college town they just left or the state they grew up in, a Homesick candle is a sweet and sentimental way to bring a little piece of their old home to their new one.

These gold-dipped serving spoons will add a classy touch to any kitchen. Each spoon is hand-finished so they really are one of a kind.

Help them keep their new kitchen organized with these hand-crafted jars made from recycled wine bottles. Each container also has at least one acacia wood measuring cup that stacks into the top (the larger one has two measurers).

Made from 100% pure, natural Himalayan salt, this lamp can create a cozy, warm glow in any room. The light strength can be adjusted via the dimmer knob located on the cord.

This four cheese knives can be used during special occasions, like when they're entertaining guests. Their hand-crafted nature is unique and tasteful.

Pop a picture you know they love into a nice frame for a gift that's simple, thoughtful, and sure to make their place feel a little more like home.

This little throw pillow is the perfect accent for their new spot. Get it with a pillow insert already inside, or just give them the cover so they can put it on one they already own.

They'll be excited to keep their family recipes safe inside this sweet floral tin. It comes with 12 dividers and 24 recipe cards so they can start building their meal arsenal as soon as they're settled in.

Giving a bottle of champagne or prosecco may be more commonplace, but this game is a more fun way to ring in their next chapter. And, if they don't want to play, they still get a cute set of reusable plastic champagne glasses perfect for a celebratory cheers.