Best match
L # 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioners Portable AC Cool Up To 350 Sq.Ft 4 Modes Room Air Conditioner With Remote LED Display/24H
AliExpress · Top-ranked for this budget
$417.52$1,265.22
Get deal Prices updated Nov 12, 2026
Best Portable Air Conditioners Under $500
We compared 117 portable air conditioners priced under $500 from 10 stores. Most cost around $342, and well-matched options start at $275.37. Costway, Garvee, Antarcitc Star-VC and Kissair have the most models in this price range. 45 are currently marked down. Prices come from each store's product feed and are refreshed every day.
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$275.37From
45On sale
Top picks under $500
Budget pick
Antarctic Star 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Fast Cooling Portable AC Unit for Bedroom, 3-in-1 with Dehumidifier & Fan, Quiet Sleep Mode, 24H Timer, Easy Install for Small Rooms & Offi
Amazon · One of the cheapest well-matched options in this budget
$301.40
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Big price drop
VEVOR Portable Air Conditioner 12k BTU 3 in 1 AC Cool Dehumidifier Fan
VEVOR · 12% below its usual price
$302.99$342.99
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Portable air conditioners under $500
$300–$500 picks first, with a few cheaper ones mixed in. Best under $300 →
-67%
AliExpressL # 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioners Portable AC Cool Up To 350 Sq.Ft 4 Modes Room Air Conditioner With Remote LED Display/24H
$417.52$1,265.22
You save $848
Amazon· PolaStro-ASInverter Portable Air Conditioners 12000BTU(8000BTU SACC) up to 550Sq Ft
$479.99
-10%
AliExpress8,000 Portable Air Conditioners, 4 Modes Portable AC Unit with Fast Cooling/Energy Efficient/Remote/24Hrs
$486.58$540.65
You save $54
-11%
Costway15000 BTU Inverter Portable Air Conditioner Smart Wifi Enabled Cooling and Heating Unit-White
$426.99$479.99
You save $53
-28%
AliExpressSmart Home Appliances, 9000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner on with Dehumidification Function
$433.73$602.40
You save $169
Amazon· PolaStro-AS14000BTU(10000BTU SACC) Inverter Portable Air Conditioner up to 750 Sq Ft
$417.66
-10%
AliExpressBrand Portable Air Conditioner Mini Air Conditioning For Room 3 Speed Wind Mode Portable Mini AC For Dorm Office
$470.10$522.33
You save $52
-10%
VEVORVEVOR Portable Air Conditioner 14k BTU 3 in 1 AC Cool Dehumidifier Fan
$350.99$390.99
You save $40
-19%
AliExpressAiro High Performance Summer Single Cooling Independent 30 Square Meter Portable Air Conditioner for Home Office
$241.59$298.26
You save $57
-10%
AliExpress7000Btu Dehumidifying Potable Ac Portable Air Conditioner Led Display Timer Portable Air Conditioner
$454.24$504.71
You save $50
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Refreshed daily. Prices come straight from each store's product feed — last update Nov 12, 2026.
10 stores, one list. We mix stores so no single shop crowds out the rest.
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Portable Air Conditioners under $500: FAQ
1What is the cheapest portable air conditioner under $500?
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What is the cheapest portable air conditioner under $500?In today's comparison, well-matched portable air conditioners start at $275.37 — for example "2026for Factory Customization Electric AC 220V 110V Mini Portable Air Conditioner Mobile Compressor Small Home Air Conditioner" at AliExpress. Prices change daily, so check the store for the current price.
2How much do portable air conditioners under $500 usually cost?
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How much do portable air conditioners under $500 usually cost?The typical price of the portable air conditioners in this list is about $342. 117 models from 10 stores are listed under $500.
3Which stores sell portable air conditioners under $500?
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Which stores sell portable air conditioners under $500?AliExpress (51), Amazon (32), Costway (17), Walmart (5), VEVOR (4) and Electronic Express (3) and 4 more stores — the number shows how many matching portable air conditioners each store has.
4Are any portable air conditioners under $500 on sale?
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Are any portable air conditioners under $500 on sale?Yes — 45 are marked down right now. The biggest markdown is 67% off "L # 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioners Portable AC Cool Up To 350 Sq.Ft 4 Modes Room Air Conditioner With Remote LED Display/24H" at AliExpress ($417.52). Use the "On sale" filter to see them all.
5How often is this list updated?
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How often is this list updated?Every day, after the stores' product feeds are refreshed. This list was last updated on Nov 12, 2026. Prices and stock can change at any time, so the store's own page is always the final word.
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