4.1/5#1 of 18 in top freezer apartment fridges
4.1

The best-value 24 in top-freezer fridge here: 11.6 cu ft, frost-free and efficient for about $550.

11.6 cu ftCapacity
23.6 x 59.5 inWidth x height
310 kWh/yrEnergy use
Frost-freeDefrost

Check price at Amazon$549

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Lowest price per cubic foot among full-size 24 in models
Frost-free and ENERGY STAR
Reversible doors and gallon door bins

Cons

28.7 in deep despite the counter-depth wording in the listing
Only a 1-year warranty

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its layout. How we rank explains each one.

Value $47.33 per cu ft ($549, 11.6 cu ft)90
Space per inch 0.49 cu ft per inch of width (11.6 cu ft, 23.6 in wide)77
Efficiency 26.7 kWh per cu ft a year (310 kWh/yr)61
Frost-free frost-free (automatic defrost)100
Warranty 1-year parts and labor, no separate sealed-system term25

Specifications

Capacity
Model number	TRT12T4AL
Layout	Top freezer
Total	11.6 cu ft
Refrigerator	8.5 cu ft
Freezer	3.1 cu ft
Capacity per inch of width	0.49 cu ft
Price per cu ft	$47.33
Size
Width	23.6 in
Height	59.5 in
Depth	28.7 in
Energy
Annual energy use	310 kWh
Energy per cu ft	26.7 kWh/yr
ENERGY STAR	Yes
Features
Defrost	Frost-free
Reversible door	Yes
Warranty
Parts and labor	1 year
Released	2025-08-06