11 Places to Shop Online for the Coolest Dorm Posters and Wall Art (Starting at $6)

One of the best ways to fill your dorm room with personality and style is to cover your walls with pieces that make you happy, like classic dorm posters and other wall art. As you make your way through college, you’ll probably find yourself living in small and relatively bland dorm rooms or apartments, which means it’s extra important to add some pizzazz to your home.

Although good art is typically seen as expensive and out of range for the average college student’s budget, there are plenty of online resources offering wide arrays of options, catering to different tastes, that don’t cost a ton. So, whether it’s aesthetically pleasing dorm posters, quirky prints, or modern wall hangings you’re looking for, these online shops offer some of the best bang for your buck in the realm of wall decor.

Posterfi is great if you love trendy themes. The prints on this site are some of the cheapest you’ll find, and are extremely durable (you can use them for years!). One very cool feature is that you can create your own poster, where you can upload a photo and have it turned into wall art. If you want a gallery wall without the hassle, check out their bundles.

If you’re looking to add a vintage flair to your room, consider looking at The Curious Desk. This site has a ton of iconic magazine and book covers, as well as 20th-century advertisements and posters. They also have vintage maps and photographs of New York City dating back to the 1800s. Most of their prints are offered as 12×18 posters, and you can opt for a framed or unframed look. 

Artfully Walls offers a variety of art prints spanning just about every style you can think of. From abstract to drawings and watercolors, there is something here for everyone. On this site, artists can list their work with a brief biography, and customers have the option to choose their print size and framing preference. It’s a great site if you’re just learning what kind of art you like. 

Swifties, rejoice! This site offers only Taylor Swift themed prints. Heartbreak Prints are artistic drawings of Swift and her song lyrics, rather than just photos of her. They also offer a special Eras Tour-themed box for your posters to make the delivery feel extra special. 

Desenio offers tons of pieces of wall art in different aesthetics, sizes, and price points. Whether you’re looking for photography, illustrations, or graphics displayed on posters, prints, or canvas, Desenio’s got you covered. With prices ranging from $4 to $100 and free shipping on orders over $45, Desenio is a great site to shop on a college-student budget. For an additional cost, you can get your prints framed, and you can even buy pre-made gallery wall bundles.

If you’re looking to fill your space with unique contemporary art prints, Drool is for you. The site offers various types of art including illustrations, graphics, photography, and paintings in styles ranging from bold and muted, to typography and abstract. Drool’s “shop by room” option helps you quickly find art, and there’s even a fun quiz you can take to determine which art is best for you. Prices range from $20 to $100+, with shipping costs ranging from $5 to $16 within the United States. Drool also offers framing services.

When I came across PSTR Studio, I fell in love with not only the site’s prints and prices, but also the free framing service you get when you buy a poster and corresponding frame. With print prices ranging from $39 to $50, you’ll be sure to find an exciting new piece without breaking the bank.

Upton provides a variety of different types of art, including woven tapestries and prints on canvas and paper. For those looking for budget-friendly options, the prints on paper section has a ton of choices ranging from $20 to $50. Upton offers free shipping and returns on all U.S. orders.

If you’ve ever spent a day at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, you were sure to have come across art you adored but couldn’t buy. Now, with The Met’s online collection, you can proudly display it in your own home. Browse thousands of images of public domain artworks, available to print for free. When searching the collection, all you have to do is look below the image for the Open Access icon, which indicates it’s available as a free download, then hit the download button. After you’ve done that, you’re free to print your images and have your very own art gallery in your dorm room.

Probably one of the best-known websites on this list, Society6 is popular for a reason. The retailer puts original artwork on a variety of decor products including posters, prints, metal, tapestries, wood, clocks, and much more. Prices vary based on the design, size, and medium, but there are plenty of options for pretty much every price point.

On Etsy, the possibilities for inexpensive wall art feel infinite. With seemingly endless different artists and mediums to choose from, you’re bound to find work that resonates with you. The marketplace has so many online shops to choose from; some of my favorites include OKpaintingShop for oil paintings, Shrig Shop for quirky prints, and Weareoutofoffice for colorful pieces. You can also find tapestries, signage, and more. Prices and shipping costs range based on your seller and product of choice.