Cheapest Place to Buy a Mac mini
The Mac mini is Apple's cheapest desktop, and prices swing widely by retailer. We compare the M6 and M5 Pro models across Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Micro Center, Costco, and Apple. Here is where a Mac mini is cheapest right now.
Prices updated October 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy a Mac mini right now is Apple, where the Apple Mac mini M6 16GB RAM 256GB is $899.
Live Mac mini prices by model
Lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. Tap a price to go to the deal.
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| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac mini M6 16GB RAM 256GB | $899 | Apple | View deal |
| Apple Mac mini M6 16GB RAM 512GB | $1,099 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Apple Mac mini M6 24GB RAM 512GB | $1,299 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Apple Mac mini M5 Pro 24GB RAM 512GB | $1,699 | Apple | View deal |
Cheapest refurbished Mac mini options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
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| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished Apple Mac mini M4 Pro 48GB RAM 512GB | $1,869 | Apple | View deal |
| Refurbished Apple Mac mini M4 16GB RAM 256GB | $679 | Apple | View comparison |
How to get the cheapest Mac mini
- The base Mac mini M6 (16GB memory, 256GB storage) lists at $899, $100 more than the M4 it replaced in September, and third-party retailers (Amazon, Micro Center, B&H) can take it under that. It is still one of the best-value Macs Apple sells.
- Micro Center is consistently aggressive on the Mac mini for in-store pickup. Amazon and B&H are the best mail-order lows. Apple holds list price.
- The mini ships headless, no keyboard, mouse, or display. If you already own those, it is dramatically cheaper than an iMac for the same chip.
- Stepping up to the M5 Pro ($1,699) is worth it only for heavy multi-core work. For everyday use the base M6 is the cheaper and more sensible buy.
- A refurbished Mac mini M4 from Apple Certified Refurbished is the cheapest way into a recent Mac mini, with a full one-year warranty. Weigh the saving against the M6's faster chip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Mac mini?+
The lowest Mac mini prices are typically at Micro Center (in-store pickup), Amazon, or B&H rather than the Apple Store, which holds list price. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across supported retailers. A refurbished previous-generation M4 from Apple is cheaper still.
How much is the cheapest Mac mini?+
The base Mac mini M6 lists at $899 from Apple, and third-party authorized retailers may sell it for less. The table above shows the live lowest in-stock price; a refurbished previous-generation M4 costs less still.
Is the Mac mini cheaper than an iMac or MacBook?+
Yes. The Mac mini is Apple's least expensive Mac because it does not include a display, keyboard, or mouse. If you already own those peripherals, it delivers the same Apple silicon performance as pricier Macs for hundreds less.
Should I get the M6 or M5 Pro Mac mini?+
The base M6 is the cheaper, sensible choice for everyday computing, coding, and office work. The M5 Pro is worth its premium only for sustained multi-core workloads like video rendering or large compiles.
How does TheresMac find the cheapest Mac mini price?+
TheresMac aggregates live Mac mini prices across more than eight major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.
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