Campaign Sofa, from $1,495, available on Campaign
Burrow Sofa, from $1195, available on Burrow
Both of these online furniture startups specialize in furniture that's easy to put together and easy to move — so when you switch to a new place next year, you don't have to spend forty minutes negotiating in a stairwell or breathing into a paper bag. (Burrow is cheaper and was ranked as one of Time's 50 best inventions, but an Insider Picks reporter preferred Campaign's sofa.)
Burrow estimates that it takes four to 20 minutes to assemble its furniture, depending on the specific product. Its furniture ships in five to nine days.
Campaign's estimate is 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the specific product. Its furniture ships in four to seven days.
This wasn't in my budget for my first apartment, but it may be worth looking into if it works with yours. Otherwise, you may opt for a cheap Wayfair couch neither roommate feels the need to claim upon moveout day.