Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch ($150 – $220).
- End-of-season sales bring the best grill prices.
- Gas grills are convenient; charcoal adds flavor; pellet grills smoke easily.
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You do not need to spend a lot to get good grills. These are the cheapest grills we would still buy in the US, sorted by typical price.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch | Buy | 8.8/10 | $150 – $220 |
| Traeger Pro 575 | Buy | 8.6/10 | $700 – $900 |
| Weber Genesis E-325s | Buy | 9.0/10 | $1,000 – $1,300 |
Budget picks in detail
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.8/10 · Typical price: $150 – $220
Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch is one of the grills we would buy in the US. It scores 8.8/10 in our ratings and usually sells for $150 – $220.
Traeger Pro 575
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.6/10 · Typical price: $700 – $900
For most people, Traeger Pro 575 is worth its usual price of $700 – $900. Our score: 8.6/10.
Weber Genesis E-325s
Verdict: Buy · Score: 9.0/10 · Typical price: $1,000 – $1,300
For most people, Weber Genesis E-325s is worth its usual price of $1,000 – $1,300. Our score: 9.0/10.
How to save money
End-of-season sales bring the best grill prices.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Gas grills are convenient; charcoal adds flavor; pellet grills smoke easily.
Common mistake: Buying a grill too small for family cookouts.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap grills in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-Inch, typically $150 – $220.
Are cheap grills worth it?
End-of-season sales bring the best grill prices. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Gas grills are convenient; charcoal adds flavor; pellet grills smoke easily.
When are grills cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.