Cheapest Place to Buy an Apple Watch
We track the current Apple Watch lineup, from the budget SE to Series 11 and the Ultra, across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Costco, and Apple. Here is where an Apple Watch is cheapest right now.
Prices updated June 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy an Apple Watch right now is Best Buy, where the Apple Watch SE 3 40mm is $219, $30 below Apple’s $249 list price. For the lowest price overall, the Refurbished Apple Watch Series 10 46mm starts at $224 refurbished at Swappa.
Live Apple Watch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch SE 3 40mm | $219 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Apple Watch SE 3 44mm | $249 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Apple Watch SE 3 40mm Cellular | $269 | Amazon | View deal |
| Apple Watch Series 11 42mm GPS | $299 | Costco | View deal |
| Apple Watch SE 3 44mm cellular | $299 | Amazon | View deal |
| Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS | $329 | Amazon | View deal |
| Apple Watch Series 11 42mm GPS+Cell | $399 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS+Cell | $429 | Best Buy | View deal |
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 49mm | $699 | Amazon | View deal |
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 49mm gps and cellular | $799 | ABT | View deal |
Cheapest refurbished Apple Watch options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished Apple Watch Series 10 46mm | $224 | Swappa | View deal |
| Refurbished Apple Watch SE 44mm GPS+Cellular | $239 | Apple | View deal |
| Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 49mm | $589 | Apple | View deal |
How to get the cheapest Apple Watch
- The Apple Watch SE is the cheapest way into the lineup, and Amazon, Walmart, and Target discount it more aggressively than any other model.
- Third-party retailers beat Apple on the Watch routinely. Amazon and Best Buy frequently take $50 or more off Series and Ultra models that Apple sells at list price.
- GPS-only is cheaper than GPS plus Cellular and is the right pick unless you want to leave your phone behind on runs. Cellular also adds a monthly carrier fee.
- Aluminum cases cost far less than titanium or stainless for the same internals. The case material is the single biggest price lever on a new Watch.
- Last year's Series, refurbished or open-box, is often the best value, delivering nearly identical features for 20 to 30 percent less.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy an Apple Watch?+
The lowest Apple Watch prices are usually at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, or Target rather than the Apple Store, which holds list price. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. The Apple Watch SE is the cheapest model overall.
Which Apple Watch is the cheapest?+
The Apple Watch SE is the least expensive current model and the most frequently discounted. Third-party retailers regularly sell it below Apple's price; the table above shows the live low.
Should I buy the GPS or cellular Apple Watch?+
GPS-only is cheaper up front and avoids a monthly carrier line fee. Choose cellular only if you want your Watch to stay connected, for calls, messages, and streaming, when you leave your iPhone behind.
Is a refurbished Apple Watch worth it?+
Yes. A prior-generation Series or Ultra, refurbished or open-box, delivers nearly the same experience for 20 to 30 percent less. Apple Certified Refurbished includes the full warranty; third-party refurbishers go cheaper with shorter guarantees.
How does TheresMac track the cheapest Apple Watch price?+
TheresMac aggregates live prices for the current Apple Watch lineup 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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