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Shopping in Rexburg
Grocery Stores
Where to stock your kitchen without breaking the bank
Walmart Supercenter
Most Convenient1450 N 2nd E, Rexburg
Hours: Open 6am-11pm daily (including Sundays)
One-stop shopping, groceries + everything else. OPEN SUNDAYS!
Student Tip: Great for apartment essentials. Use Walmart app for rollback deals.
Albertsons
Open Sundays490 N 2nd E, Rexburg
Hours: Open 7am-11pm daily (including Sundays)
Full-service grocery store. OPEN SUNDAYS!
Student Tip: Good deli and bakery. Pharmacy open Sunday 10am-4pm.
Broulim's Fresh Foods
Best Quality124 W Main St, Rexburg
Hours: Mon-Sat 6am-11pm, Closed Sundays
Local grocery chain, excellent produce and meat
Student Tip: Higher prices but better quality. Good for specialty items.
WinCo Foods
Best PricesIdaho Falls (20 min drive)
Hours: 24 hours
Absolute lowest prices, amazing bulk section
Student Tip: Bring your own bags. Cash or debit only (no credit cards). Worth the trip!
Grocery Shopping Tips
- Shop at WinCo for the absolute lowest prices
- Bring reusable bags to WinCo (they don't provide any)
- Check weekly ads for sales at Broulim's and Ridley's
- Meal prep on weekends to save money and time
- Buy in bulk for staples like rice, oats, and pasta
- Shop early in the week for better produce selection
Thrift & Secondhand Stores
Save money and find unique items at these local thrift stores
Deseret Industries (DI)
260 W Main St, Rexburg
Hours: Closed Sunday
Huge selection of furniture, clothes, and household items
Best for apartment furniture - much cheaper than new. Check often as inventory changes daily.
Rexburg Thrift Store
125 S 1st W, Rexburg
Hours: Closed Sunday
Local thrift with good variety
Smaller but well-organized. Good for quick finds.
Idaho Falls DI
1301 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
Hours: Closed Sunday
Larger location with more selection
Worth the 30-minute drive for bigger purchases or furniture hunting.
Thrift Shopping Pro Tips
Best Times to Shop
- Early morning for best selection
- End of semester for student furniture
- Tuesdays often have new stock at DI
What to Buy Used
- Furniture (couches, desks, chairs)
- Kitchen items (dishes, pots, pans)
- Winter coats and jackets
- Books and textbooks
Clothing Stores
Modest fashion options for BYU-Idaho students
Maurices
$$2255 W Main St (Walmart Plaza)
Women's Fashion
Modest options available, trendy styles
Shoe Carnival
$$2255 W Main St (Walmart Plaza)
Footwear
Good selection of shoes for all occasions
Ross Dress for Less
$955 N 2nd E, Rexburg
Discount Clothing
Brand names at discount prices
TJ Maxx
$-$$Idaho Falls (30 min)
Discount Department
Worth the drive for big shopping trips
Modest Clothing Note
BYU-Idaho has a dress and grooming standard that requires modest clothing on campus. Most stores in Rexburg carry modest options, but you may need to layer or add cardigans to some outfits. Deseret Industries is great for finding modest basics at low prices.
Department & General Stores
One-stop shopping for all your needs
Walmart
2255 W Main St, Rexburg
Everything you need - groceries, clothes, electronics, home goods
Best for: Apartment essentials, school supplies, quick basics
Dollar Tree
171 W Main St, Rexburg
Everything $1.25 - great for party supplies, cleaning supplies, basics
Best for: Cleaning supplies, party decorations, gift bags
Dollar General
Multiple locations
Household essentials at low prices
Best for: Quick runs, snacks, household items
Target
Idaho Falls (30 min)
Better quality and selection than Walmart
Best for: Dorm decor, quality basics, clothes
Student Discounts
Take advantage of these deals with your student ID or .edu email
Amazon Prime Student
6 months free, then 50% off
Sign up with your .edu email
Apple Education
Student pricing on Mac/iPad
Verify student status online
Spotify Student
$5.99/mo (includes Hulu)
Best streaming deal for students
Adobe Creative Cloud
60% off
For design and media students
Microsoft 365
Free through BYU-I
Download from BYU-I website
Best Buy
Student deals section
Show student ID in store
More Student Discount Tips
- Always ask! Many stores offer student discounts that aren't advertised.
- UNiDAYS & Student Beans: Sign up for these free apps to find hundreds of student deals.
- Local restaurants: Many Rexburg restaurants offer 10-15% off with student ID.
- Entertainment: Rexburg Rapids, bowling, and movie theaters often have student pricing.
Apartment Move-In Essentials
Everything you need to set up your first apartment in Rexburg
Bedroom
- • Twin XL sheets (most beds are twin XL)
- • Mattress topper for comfort
- • Storage bins for under bed
- • Velvet hangers (space saving)
Kitchen
- • Dinnerware set
- • Instant Pot for easy cooking
- • Air fryer - dorm room favorite
- • Meal prep containers
Bathroom
- • Shower caddy for shared bathrooms
- • Shower shoes (flip flops)
- • Quick-dry towels
- • Toiletry bag for carrying items
Pro Tip: Buy Used First
Before ordering new, check Deseret Industries and Facebook Marketplace. At semester's end, students practically give away furniture, kitchen items, and decor. You can furnish an entire apartment for under $100 if you time it right.
Online Shopping in Rexburg
Package Delivery Tips
- Check if your apartment has package lockers
- Amazon delivers to Rexburg (usually 2-day with Prime)
- Use the BYU-I mailroom for campus deliveries
- Consider Amazon Locker at Walmart for secure pickup
Best Online Deals
- Textbooks: Chegg, Amazon, or rent from BYU-I bookstore
- Furniture: Facebook Marketplace (local pickup)
- Clothes: ThredUp, Poshmark for secondhand
- Electronics: Best Buy student deals or Amazon
Facebook Marketplace & Student Groups
One of the best ways to find deals in Rexburg is through Facebook Marketplace and student buy/sell groups. At the end of each semester, students sell everything from furniture to textbooks at great prices.
Popular Groups to Join:
- BYU-Idaho Buy/Sell/Trade
- Rexburg Housing & Roommates
- BYU-I Textbook Exchange
- Rexburg Free Stuff
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