Cheapest Place to Buy an iMac
The iMac M4 is Apple's all-in-one desktop, display included. We track every current iMac configuration across Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Micro Center, Costco, and Apple. Here is where an iMac is cheapest right now.
Prices updated June 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy an iMac right now is Adorama, where the iMac M4 256GB is $1,149, $150 below Apple’s $1,299 list price. For the lowest price overall, the Refurbished iMac M4 starts at $999 refurbished at Amazon.
Live iMac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMac M4 256GB | $1,149 | Adorama | View deal |
| iMac M4 256GB (4 ports) | $1,349 | Micro Center | View deal |
Cheapest refurbished iMac options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished iMac M4 | $999 | Amazon | View deal |
How to get the cheapest iMac
- Third-party retailers (Amazon, B&H, Micro Center) discount the iMac more readily than Apple does, often $100 to $150 off. Start with the live low below, not apple.com.
- The two-port base iMac is the cheapest entry. The four-port model adds ports and a slightly better GPU; only pay up if you need them.
- An iMac bundles a 24-inch 4.5K display, so compare its all-in price against a Mac mini plus a separate monitor before deciding which is truly cheaper for your setup.
- A refurbished iMac M4 from Apple Certified Refurbished is the lowest legitimate price on the current model, with full warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy an iMac?+
The lowest iMac prices are usually at Amazon, B&H, or Micro Center rather than the Apple Store, which holds list price. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer, and a refurbished M4 is cheaper still.
Is an iMac or a Mac mini cheaper?+
The Mac mini is cheaper on paper because it has no display. But once you add a comparable monitor, an iMac (which includes a 24-inch 4.5K screen, keyboard, and mouse) can be the better all-in value. Compare total cost, not just the headline price.
What is the difference between the two-port and four-port iMac?+
The four-port iMac adds two extra Thunderbolt ports, Gigabit Ethernet options, and a slightly higher-binned GPU. The two-port base model is the cheaper choice for typical home and office use.
How does TheresMac track the cheapest iMac price?+
TheresMac aggregates live iMac prices across major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.
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