Cheapest Place to Buy a MacBook
We track every current MacBook Air and MacBook Pro across Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Micro Center, Walmart, Target, Adorama, Costco, and Apple, then surface the single lowest in-stock price. Here is where a MacBook is cheapest right now.
Prices updated June 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy a MacBook right now is Costco, where the MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB is $589, $10 below Apple’s $599 list price. For the lowest price overall, the Refurbished MacBook Air 13" M4 starts at $741 refurbished at Swappa.
Live MacBook prices by model
Lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. Tap a price to go to the deal.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Neo A18 Pro 256GB | $589 | Costco | View deal |
| MacBook Neo A18 Pro 512GB (Touch ID) | $689 | Costco | View deal |
| MacBook Air 13" M5 512GB | $934 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Air 13" M5 1TB | $1,104 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Air 15" M5 512GB | $1,104 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Air 15" M5 1TB | $1,275 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 | $1,519 | B&H Photo | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | $1,979 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro 2TB | $2,299 | B&H Photo | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro | $2,429 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro 48GB | $2,799 | B&H Photo | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro 2TB | $2,849 | B&H Photo | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 Max | $3,349 | Walmart | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 16" M5 Max 2TB | $3,509 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 16" M5 Max 48GB | $3,739 | Micro Center | View deal |
| MacBook Pro 14" M5 Max 64GB | $3,999 | B&H Photo | View deal |
Cheapest refurbished MacBook options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished MacBook Air 13" M4 | $741 | Swappa | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Air 15" M4 | $799 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Air 13" M5 | $949 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Pro 14" M5 | $1,299 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro | $1,549 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | $1,999 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro | $1,999 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max | $2,799 | eBay | View deal |
How to get the cheapest MacBook
- MacBook Air is almost always the cheapest entry point. The newest Air typically lists at $999, and third-party retailers (Amazon, Micro Center, B&H) routinely undercut Apple by $100 to $250.
- Apple itself rarely discounts new Macs. The lowest prices come from authorized resellers, not the Apple Store, so the "cheapest place" is usually Amazon or Micro Center, not apple.com.
- Buying the previous-generation chip (an M4 Air when the M5 is current) through Apple Certified Refurbished or Amazon Renewed is the deepest legitimate discount, often 15 to 25 percent off, with the same warranty on Apple-refurbished units.
- Education pricing knocks roughly $100 off if you qualify (students, teachers). Compare it against the live third-party low below before assuming the edu store wins.
- Best buying windows: back-to-school (July to September) and the late-November sales week tend to produce the lowest MacBook prices of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy a MacBook?+
For new MacBooks, the lowest price is usually at a third-party authorized retailer such as Amazon, Micro Center, or B&H rather than the Apple Store, which rarely discounts. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across all tracked retailers. For the deepest savings, a previous-generation model from Apple Certified Refurbished is typically 15 to 25 percent below new.
Is it cheaper to buy a MacBook from Apple or Amazon?+
Amazon is usually cheaper for new MacBooks. Apple holds list price on current models, while Amazon and other authorized resellers frequently discount the same machine by $100 to $250. The exception is education pricing or Apple Certified Refurbished, where Apple can win.
Are refurbished MacBooks worth it?+
Yes, especially from Apple Certified Refurbished. Apple replaces the battery and outer shell, includes the full one-year warranty, and supports AppleCare, all for 15 to 25 percent less than new. Amazon Renewed and Best Buy open-box are cheaper still but carry shorter, third-party guarantees.
When do MacBooks go on sale?+
The most reliable discount windows are back-to-school season (July through September) and the late-November sales week. New-model launches also push the prior generation down. Because deals move daily, the table above tracks the live low rather than a fixed sale calendar.
How does TheresMac know the cheapest MacBook price?+
TheresMac aggregates live prices for every current MacBook across more than eight major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices on this page reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.
Related reading
Prices are aggregated from major retailers and may change. TheresMac may earn a commission on purchases made through links on this page. See our affiliate disclosure.