The 7 Best Cheap Vacuum Cleaners, Tested in Our Lab

While you want to enjoy a fresh home with fluffed and dust-free rugs, dipping into your savings account to purchase a quality vacuum might not be feasible, practical, or ideal. We tested 28 vacuums in The Lab and rated them on ease of use, effectiveness, portability, and features such as multi-surface cleaning options and attachment storage. We found that there are upright, cordless stick, handheld, and wet-dry vacuums on the market that come at a low, budget-friendly price tag.

Our favorite is the Black+Decker Powerseries Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner & Hand Vacuum because it's lightweight, has a light on the floor head, and quickly snaps into a powerful dustbuster when needed.

Here, the best inexpensive vacuums on the market, according to our testing.