: New customers at prepaid carriers like Metro by T-Mobile can often get budget iPhones (like the iPhone 16e ) for free when porting a number.
Buying "renewed" or refurbished is currently the most cost-effective method for acquiring an unlocked device.
: Retailers like Amazon offer trade-in rebates that are issued as gift cards for immediate use on a replacement device. Summary of Cheapest Options (April 2026) Estimated Price Recommended Source iPhone SE (3rd Gen) Refurbished ~$129 - $138 Amazon, Best Buy , UpTrade iPhone SE (2nd Gen) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Refurbished ~$87 - $105 Walmart, eBay iPhone 16e (Budget Alt) New (Carrier) $0 (with plan) Metro by T-Mobile cheapest way to buy iphone se
Apple Iphone Se 3rd Gen (2022) 5g 256gb/128gb/64gb Ios Unlocked Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Refurbished models in "Excellent" condition can be found at retailers like Best Buy for approximately . On Amazon Renewed , base models (64GB) have been spotted for as low as $129.00 . : New customers at prepaid carriers like Metro
in April 2026 is through the , where prices for the third-generation (2022) model have dropped significantly following its discontinuation by Apple in early 2025. 1. Refurbished and Used Market (Best Direct Savings)
If you have an older device, trading it in can further reduce the net cost of a refurbished SE. : An iPhone SE 3 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Summary of Cheapest Options (April 2026) Estimated Price
used Pre-owned Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen 2020) - Carrier Unlocked - 128gb White, Size: 4.7 Walmart - Reebelo Go to product viewer dialog for this item.