Looking for the best dining set for your apartment balcony? We have you covered! Whether you’re on a tight budget or want to pay up for quality, we have some picks that will get your balcony set up in no time.
Budget Friendly Apartment Balcony Dining Sets
Everyone loves a good deal, and if you’re only in an apartment for a short time, you may not want to spend a lot of money getting everything set up. Nowadays, cheap outdoor dining sets can still be relatively high quality, though you’ll need to be careful and do your research. Most of the dining sets can be found online at Amazon or Ikea and will be made overseas with lighter weight materials.
Here are a couple of our top picks for budget friendly dining sets.
ASKHOLMEN Table and Chairs Set, Ikea ($69.99)
Ikea furniture is inexpensive, light, and easy to move around. Though it gets a bad rap sometimes for being difficult to put together, Ikea is a solid choice for new apartment owners. The table and two-chair set will fit nicely on even tight apartment balconies. Tis set definitely isn’t going to last more than a few years, but we love the sleek and natural look of the wood. You can also stain the wood for a more interesting look. At just under $70, the ASKHOLMEN is a great buy for new apartment owners.
Pros:
- Inexpensive ($69.99 at the time of this writing)
- Lightweight
- Small enough to fit on most apartment balconies
Cons:
- Requires frequent maintenance to last more than a few years (yearly staining and sealing, moving indoors during bad weather)
- Small table
- Not very sturdy
Premium Quality Apartment Balcony Dining Sets
The sets mentioned above might be good a year or two, but if you want something sturdy that will last, you’ll have to look for quality materials made right here in the USA. In our opinion, the best material for outdoor furniture is poly lumber. Poly furniture will last longer than a lighter-weight wood or wicker item will. It’s durable, waterproof, and typically includes built-in UV protection to protect against fading. Most manufacturers offer a substantial warranty (20+ years) on their furniture, meaning that you won’t have to purchase another one for years to come.
Wildridge Heritage Patio Table Set ($1,212)
Wildridge is a poly furniture builder out of Berlin, Ohio, and employs Amish craftsmen to build extremely high quality furniture. This balcony table set is perfect for apartments with limited space. Altogether, the set will take up about 7’ of space (about 30 inches wide). You can also customize the set with 2 different colors, one for the frame and one for the table and seat tops and backs.
Pros:
- Sturdy, durable poly lumber construction. Made in Ohio.
- Many color options
- Eco-friendly (95% recycled material)
- 20 year residential warranty
Cons:
- Heavy weight (56 pound table + 35 pound chairs) makes the set harder to move
- More expensive than budget friendly options
Breezesta Skyline Chairs and Counter Height Table ($1,570)
We recommend pairing Breezesta’s Skyline counter-height chairs with their 26”x28” Counter Height Table for apartment balconies. If the Skyline style chair isn’t to your liking, you can swap it out with any Counter-Height chair from Breezesta! This set is going to last you forever. Made in Pennsylvania with high attention to detail, Breezesta’s furniture comes with a lifetime residential warranty. You can feel the quality as soon as you sit down.
Pros:
- Sturdy, durable poly lumber construction. Made in the USA.
- Many color options
- Eco-friendly (95% recycled material)
- Lifetime residential warranty
Cons:
- Heavy weight (55 pound table + 35 pound chairs) makes the set harder to move
- More expensive than budget friendly options