I spoke with my brother yesterday about the apartment and he asked me to get the refrigerator and range. I looked on Craigslist and Pennysaver websites for used appliances. Most were 250+ and 5-11 years old. I thought about Sears. I looked at their flyer and the web site and the prices were not the best. I checked Home Depot and they might be the answer. A Magic Chef 10cu ft Refrig/Freezer is $319 -40 (rebate) - 10% (first purchase on a new credit account)= $247 and it comes with a warranty. The range is $319 - 10%= $287.10. And, both appliances look like they qualify for a $50 gift card for HD.
This brings the total cost for appliances to $484 + tax. That's $242 each. I like the idea of a warranty and that they will be in a pristine condition.