Cheapest Place to Buy an iPad
We compare the full iPad lineup, from the entry iPad and iPad mini to the iPad Air and iPad Pro, across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, B&H, Costco, and Apple. Here is where an iPad is cheapest right now.
Prices updated July 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy an iPad right now is Target, where the iPad 11" A16 is $326.99, $122.01 below Apple’s $449 list price. For the lowest price overall, the Refurbished iPad mini 6 (A15 Pro) 256GB starts at $345 refurbished at Back Market.
Live iPad prices by model
Lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. Tap a price to go to the deal.
Cheapest refurbished iPad options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished iPad mini 6 (A15 Pro) 256GB | $345 | Back Market | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad mini 6 (A15 Pro) | $379 | Apple | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad (A16) 256GB | $379 | Apple | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 11" M3 | $448 | Swappa | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 11" M3 256gb | $549 | Apple | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Pro 11" M2 | $599 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 11" M2 512GB | $609 | Apple | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 13" M2 | $619 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 13" M2 256GB | $668 | Back Market | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 13" M3 256GB | $698 | Back Market | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Pro 11" M4 512GB | $729 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Pro 11" M4 256GB | $749 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Pro 13" M4 256GB | $781 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Pro 13" M4 512GB | $797 | eBay | View deal |
| Refurbished iPad Air 13" M3 | $719 | Apple | View comparison |
How to get the cheapest iPad
- The base iPad is the cheapest Apple tablet and the most heavily discounted. Amazon, Walmart, and Target routinely take $50 to $100 off, while Apple holds list price.
- Third-party retailers beat Apple on iPads more consistently than on any other Apple product. Start with the live low below, not apple.com.
- For students and note-takers, the iPad Air hits the value sweet spot. A previous-generation Air (M2 when M3 is current) refurbished is often the smartest buy of the whole lineup.
- Wi-Fi only is meaningfully cheaper than cellular and is the right pick unless you genuinely need data away from Wi-Fi. The same is true of jumping storage tiers.
- Apple Pencil and a keyboard are not included and add up fast. Factor accessories into the real total before comparing models.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy an iPad?+
For new iPads the lowest prices are usually at Amazon, Walmart, or Target rather than the Apple Store. iPads are discounted by third-party retailers more consistently than most Apple products. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across supported retailers.
Which iPad is the cheapest?+
The entry-level iPad is the least expensive model and also the most frequently discounted, often $50 to $100 below Apple's price at Amazon, Walmart, or Target. A refurbished prior-generation iPad is cheaper still.
Is it worth buying a refurbished iPad?+
Yes. A previous-generation iPad Air or iPad Pro from Apple Certified Refurbished or Amazon Renewed delivers most of the current model's capability for 15 to 30 percent less, with warranty coverage on Apple-refurbished units.
Should I buy the Wi-Fi or cellular iPad?+
Wi-Fi only is the cheaper and more popular choice. Cellular adds a meaningful premium plus a data plan; choose it only if you regularly need internet away from Wi-Fi and cannot tether to your phone.
How does TheresMac compare the cheapest iPad price?+
TheresMac aggregates live prices for the full iPad 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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