Affordable MacBooks For Students

Finding the perfect laptop for school doesn't have to break the bank. Affordable MacBooks for students offer an ideal blend of performance, portability, and style, making them a top choice for those balancing academic demands with budget constraints. Whether you're taking notes in a lecture hall or working on projects at home, these cost-effective options provide the reliability and efficiency that students need to succeed. Explore a range of models designed to meet educational needs without compromising on quality or design.

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  1. APPLE Refurbished (Excellent) - Macbook Air (2017) 13.3" (Intel Core I5 1.8 Ghz/ 128GB SSD/ 8GB Ram) - English

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    A lightweight laptop with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and all-day battery life.

    A lightweight laptop with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and all-day battery life.

    3.0 (7 reviews)
    $228.00
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  2. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air (2015) 13.3" (Intel Core I5 1.6Ghz/128GB SSD/4GB Ram) - English

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    A lightweight laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and 4GB RAM for everyday tasks.

    A lightweight laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and 4GB RAM for everyday tasks.

    5.0 (1 reviews)
    $158.99
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  3. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air 13" Year-2017 A1466, Intel Core I5-5350U 1.8Ghz, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD

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    A refurbished 13" laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.

    A refurbished 13" laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.

    $245.00
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  4. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - A1466 13.3" (2017) Macbook Air - Intel Core I5-5350U, 1.8Ghz, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Macos Monterey 12.2.1

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    A refurbished 13.3" laptop featuring Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and macOS Monterey.

    A refurbished 13.3" laptop featuring Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and macOS Monterey.

    $300.00
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  5. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air (2017) 13.3" - (Intel Core I7 2.2Ghz / 128GB SSD / 8GB Ram) - English In Silver

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    A lightweight silver laptop featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD storage.

    A lightweight silver laptop featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD storage.

    $344.99
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  6. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air (2017) 13.3" (Intel Core I5 1.8 Ghz/ 256GB SSD/ 8GB Ram) - English

    About this product

    A lightweight, durable laptop with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and a fast 256GB SSD for everyday tasks.

    A lightweight, durable laptop with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and a fast 256GB SSD for everyday tasks.

    $250.00
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  7. APPLE Macbook Air Mjve2Ll/a 13-Inch Laptop 1.6Ghz Core I5, 4GB Ram, 128GB SSD Refurbished Fair

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    A lightweight, refurbished laptop featuring a 1.6GHz Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB SSD.

    A lightweight, refurbished laptop featuring a 1.6GHz Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB SSD.

    1.0 (1 reviews)
    $178.00
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  8. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro With Touch Bar 13.3" - Space (Intel Core I5 2.3Ghz/256GB/8GB Ram) - (2018 Model) English In Grey Great Laptop

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    A refurbished grey laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, and Touch Bar.

    A refurbished grey laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, and Touch Bar.

    What customers like

    • High-quality Retina display
    • Sleek and compact design
    • Long battery life
    • Fast and reliable performance
    • Convenient Touch Bar and Touch ID
    4.8 (1,765 reviews)
    $629.77
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  9. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air 13.3" W/ Retina - Space (Intel Core I5 1.6Ghz / 256GB SSD / 8GB Ram) - En (2018 Model) In Grey Great computer

    About this product

    A thin and lightweight MacBook Air with Retina display, Touch ID, and all-day battery life.

    A thin and lightweight MacBook Air with Retina display, Touch ID, and all-day battery life.

    What customers like

    • High-quality Retina display
    • Fast and reliable performance
    • Excellent battery life
    • Seamless integration with other Apple products
    • Lightweight and portable
    4.8 (861 reviews)
    $595.00
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  10. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air 13.3" - Space (Intel Core I5 1.6Ghz / 256GB SSD / 8GB Ram) - En (2019 Model) In Grey Great laptop!

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    A refurbished grey laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    A refurbished grey laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    What customers like

    • Long battery life
    • High build quality and durability
    • Strong performance and speed
    • Lightweight and portable
    • Easy to use and set up
    4.8 (659 reviews)
    $584.99
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  11. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air 13.3" - (Intel Core I5 1.6Ghz / 128GB SSD / 8GB Ram) - English (2019 Model) In Silver Best laptop

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    A refurbished silver laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    A refurbished silver laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    What customers like

    • Long battery life
    • Fast performance and speed
    • Crisp and clear display
    • Lightweight and portable
    • Easy to use and set up
    4.8 (629 reviews)
    $599.00 Your price for this item is $599
  12. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air 13.3" - (Intel Core I5 1.6Ghz / 256GB SSD / 8GB Ram) - English (2019 Model) In Gold Best laptop

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    A sleek gold laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    A sleek gold laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    What customers like

    • Long battery life
    • Fast performance and quick setup
    • User-friendly and reliable
    • Lightweight and easy to carry
    • Beautiful screen and elegant design
    4.8 (597 reviews)
    $649.99
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  13. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro W/ Touch Bar 16" - (Intel Core I7 2.6Ghz/512GB SSD/16GB Ram) - En (2019 Model) In Silver Great producttt love it adore it

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    A refurbished silver laptop featuring a 16" Retina display, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD.

    A refurbished silver laptop featuring a 16" Retina display, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD.

    What customers like

    • Sleek, durable design with good build quality
    • Powerful performance and fast processing
    • Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
    • Excellent screen quality and large 16-inch display
    • High-quality speakers and sound
    4.8 (562 reviews)
    $685.99
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  14. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro W/ Touch Bar 13.3" - (Intel Core I5 1.4Ghz/256GB SSD/8GB Ram) - En (2019 Model) In Silver Love my Mac

    About this product

    A refurbished silver laptop featuring a 13.3" display, Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    A refurbished silver laptop featuring a 13.3" display, Intel Core i5, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    What customers like

    • High-quality Retina display and screen brightness
    • Compact, lightweight, and portable design
    • Seamless integration with Apple devices
    • User-friendly interface and easy setup
    • Fast and reliable performance
    4.8 (418 reviews)
    $588.77
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  15. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro With Touch Bar 15.4" - (Intel Core I7 2.6Ghz/256GB/16GB Ram) - En (2019 Model) In Silver Great product

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    A refurbished silver Macbook Pro with Touch Bar, Intel Core i7 2.6Ghz, 256GB storage, and 16GB RAM.

    A refurbished silver Macbook Pro with Touch Bar, Intel Core i7 2.6Ghz, 256GB storage, and 16GB RAM.

    What customers like

    • Great display
    • Speed and performance
    • Sleek design and updated operating system
    • Plenty of memory and extra features
    • Quality and durability
    4.8 (122 reviews)
    $586.99
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  16. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Air (2020) 13.3" W/ Touch Id - (Intel Core I3 1.1Ghz/256GB SSD/8GB Ram) -En In Silver

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    A lightweight silver laptop with Intel Core i3, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Retina display, and Touch ID.

    A lightweight silver laptop with Intel Core i3, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Retina display, and Touch ID.

    3.5 (2 reviews)
    $637.99
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  17. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro 15.4" (Mid 2019) I7 2.6Ghz, 16GB Ram, 256GB SSD, Space Grey, En, Touchbar W/ Macos Monterey

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    A refurbished MacBook Pro with a 15.4" display, Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD in space grey.

    A refurbished MacBook Pro with a 15.4" display, Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD in space grey.

    5.0 (1 reviews)
    $634.99
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  18. APPLE Refurbished (Fair) - Macbook Air (2018) 13.3" W/ Retina - (Intel Core I5 1.6Ghz / 128GB SSD / 8GB Ram) - French In Gold

    About this product

    A refurbished gold laptop with Retina display, Intel Core i5, 128GB SSD, and French keyboard.

    A refurbished gold laptop with Retina display, Intel Core i5, 128GB SSD, and French keyboard.

    $599.00
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  19. APPLE Refurbished (Fair) - Macbook Pro 15" - I7-8850H - 16GB Ram - 512GB SSD

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    A refurbished laptop featuring an i7-8850H processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

    A refurbished laptop featuring an i7-8850H processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

    $799.77
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  20. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro 13-Inch - Core I5 8257 - 1.4Ghz - 16GB Ram - 256GB SSD - 2020 - Mxk62Ll/a - A2289

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    A refurbished 13-inch laptop featuring a Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.

    A refurbished 13-inch laptop featuring a Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.

    $697.99
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  21. APPLE Refurbished (Fair) - Macbook Air 13.3" W/ Touch Id (2020) - (Intel Core I3 1.1Ghz/256GB SSD/8GB Ram) -En In Gold

    About this product

    A thin, lightweight gold laptop featuring a Retina display, Touch ID, Intel Core i3, and 256GB SSD.

    A thin, lightweight gold laptop featuring a Retina display, Touch ID, Intel Core i3, and 256GB SSD.

    $549.00
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  22. APPLE Refurbished (Good) - Macbook Pro 15 2018 I7/16GB/512GB

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    A refurbished 2018 MacBook Pro with an i7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 256GB storage.

    A refurbished 2018 MacBook Pro with an i7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 256GB storage.

    $609.99
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  23. APPLE Refurbished (Excellent) - Macbook Pro (13-Inch, 2020) Intel Core I5-1038Ng7 16GB Ram 512GB SSD Touch Id Macos - Space In Gray

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    A refurbished laptop in sleek Space Gray with Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and Touch ID.

    A refurbished laptop in sleek Space Gray with Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and Touch ID.

    $699.99
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  24. APPLE Refurbished (Fair) - Macbook 12" Laptop W/ Retina (Intel Core M3 1.2Ghz/256GB SSD/8GB Ram) - Space - English In Grey

    About this product

    A lightweight grey laptop featuring a Retina display, Intel Core M3 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    A lightweight grey laptop featuring a Retina display, Intel Core M3 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM.

    $634.99
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Affordable MacBooks For Students

Choosing the right laptop is a big decision, especially for students gearing up for a new school year. As August brings the anticipation of fresh notebooks, busy hallways, and the hum of campus life, many are on the lookout for a reliable device that can keep up with demanding coursework, creative projects, and everything in between. Affordable MacBooks are a popular choice for students thanks to their seamless performance, intuitive design, and robust ecosystem that supports productivity and collaboration. Whether you’re heading off to university for the first time, tackling high school assignments, or pursuing online courses from home, a MacBook can become the hub of your academic life—perfect for taking notes during lectures, editing essays late into the night, or joining virtual study groups with classmates. For parents and loved ones searching for a meaningful gift, a MacBook is a thoughtful investment in a student’s future, offering a blend of style and substance that makes it a memorable present for birthdays, graduations, or back-to-school surprises.

When considering which model to choose, it’s important to think about how the laptop will be used day-to-day. Students in creative programs might appreciate a device with a vibrant display and powerful processing capabilities for editing photos, designing graphics, or composing music. Those focused on research, writing, or presentations may prioritize portability and battery life, ensuring they can work from anywhere on campus or during long study sessions at the library. Storage is another key factor, especially for those who juggle large files or want the freedom to download helpful apps and resources. MacBooks are known for their user-friendly interface, making them accessible for first-time users while still offering advanced features for tech-savvy students. With the start of the academic year just around the corner, there’s a certain excitement in picking out a laptop that feels like an extension of your personality—sleek enough to slip into a backpack, sturdy enough to withstand the daily commute, and versatile enough to handle everything from video calls with family to streaming favourite shows during downtime.

For students who are mindful of their budget but still want the quality and experience that comes with a MacBook, there are options that strike the right balance between affordability and performance. Shopping for an affordable MacBook doesn’t mean compromising on essential features; instead, it’s about finding the right fit for your needs and lifestyle. Many students discover that a well-chosen device can last through multiple years of school, adapting to changing workloads and new interests along the way. If you’re exploring other options or want to compare features across different brands, you can also visit our Affordable Laptops For Students page for a wider selection. Whichever path you choose, the right laptop can make all the difference—helping you stay organized, connected, and inspired as you embark on your academic journey.

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