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    17 Of The Best Affordable Treadmills That Won't Break Your Budget

    Yes, jogging sucks, but with one of these affordable treadmills, at least you'll be able to get your cardio in at your convenience.

    1. A 2-in-1 folding treadmill with Bluetooth speakers you'll love if WFH has you itching to move your legs while you work (or scroll). And for when you actually want to buckle down and do some running, just pull out the arm to go into exercise mode!

    2. A folding portable treadmill loaded up with preset workouts and automatic and manual speed settings. It also has a safety key in case of emergencies, so you don't have to work out in constant fear of an epic face-plant. This one also comes in pink!

    a model running on a treadmill

    3. A top-rated folding treadmill that goes up to 10 miles per hour with three incline settings. If you're looking for a sturdy, durable treadmill that still has the flexibility of folding up, look no further.

    4. A two-in-one foldable and under-desk treadmill with a quiet design so you won't disturb anyone with that "treadmill sound" (you know what I'm talking about), nor will you distract yourself if you're using it while you work. 

    reviewer photo of their blue and black treadmill folded up
    reviewer photo of their blue and black treadmill folded semi-down

    Promising review: "This treadmill is great if you don't have a lot of open space. It runs well and is really cute too. We love the fact that the handle bar can be folded down, so if you don't want the bars on the side you can just fold it down. It's a great feature. If I could change one thing it would be so that the screen showed the end result of your walk/run when you stopped." –Jon Desimone

    Shipping: Free; typically arrives within eight days.

    Get it from Amazon for $279.99+ (available in seven colors).

    5. A slightly more splurge-worthy classic NordicTrack treadmill, featuring Bluetooth speakers, real-time performance tracking, and 20 pre-set workouts for under $800!

    6. A space-saving treadmill you can flip 'n fold up to stow away just about anywhere – from the corner of your home office to a nearby closet to under your bed! 

    reviewer photo of a black treadmill with a pair of sneakers on it
    reviewer photo of a black treadmill folded against the wall of their closet

    Promising review: "So far, this has been the best little treadmill investment! It is compact, easy to fold up, stores upright taking minimal space, the belt is a good size to accommodate a variety of walking strides, and the speed variety is great! I bought this because I wanted to get my daily walks in without having a heat stroke by walking outside this summer in the Texas heat. It takes less than a few minutes to set up and tear down each time. I am thoroughly enjoying having this in my apartment!" –Dina V.

    Shipping: Free; typically arrives within 1–3 weeks.

    Get it from Amazon for $269.99 (available in three colors).

    7. An under-desk treadmill that'll have you up and at 'em on those days when it seems like the tedium of Zoom calls may never be broken.

    8. A folding treadmill to completely change the vibe of your home office from "unrelenting fortress of pain" to "fun and active home gym"!

    9. A walking treadmill for aspiring power walkers who want to work up a sweat in their downtime but don't need to expend all that energy sprinting.

    10. An under-desk treadmill that has everything you could ever need in a treadmill (just like the ones at the gym), so you can achieve your ultimate lazy dream of never leaving your house ever again.

    model walking on the white treadmill under his desk

    11. A Bluetooth treadmill with an under-desk walking mode and a running mode with a handrail, as well as a sleek digital interface that put all your other bulky exercise equipment to shame.

    12. A two-in-one treadmill for the multitaskers of the world who just want more efficiency. Grinding away calories while on your daily work grind...watching your favorite shows while mindlessly getting swole as heck...the options are endless.

    13. A treadmill with an incline for anybody who likes to take a walk or run on the wild side. And by wild, I mean at an incline of up to 12%;

    woman running on the treadmill with an incline

    14. A space-saving WalkingPad foldable treadmill that can transform into your choice of a completely flat under-desk option or an adjustable handrail option for a more involved power-walking experience.

    reviewer photo of treadmill folded up
    reviewer photo of unfolded treadmill with handbar

    Promising review: "This treadmill is perfect for home use and the main reason I bought it is because it folds. I have been using it for two weeks about 30 minutes a day and can say it's very sturdy and very quiet. I love the no frills remote, very easy to use. App works as designed and has lots of options I've yet to explore. Treadmill is perfect for someone like me that loves brisk walking. Can't judge running since I'm not a runner. I'm 6'3", and the length of pad works well. Instructions are easy to understand and explain everything you need to know. Seller responded to my inquiry in a timely manner. Treadmill is packed very well. Something tells me I will have this treadmill for years of good use." —JK

    Get it from Amazon for $899.

    15. A compact, foldable treadmill for anyone who actually enjoys running (I envy you) and would prefer not to freeze their butt off running outdoors in the winter.

    16. A compact folding treadmill that works well for apartments and anywhere space is at a premium. It may be smaller and less advanced than the hefty treadmills at the gym, but it packs in plenty of features that'll likely suit your at-home needs, including a 5-inch LCD display that shows speed, time, distance, and other metrics; 12 preset programs; and three manual incline settings. And when you're done, the running track folds up, with a pull-out knob that sturdily locks it into place.

    17. A two-in-one folding treadmill with everything you need to make the workday more exciting, including a Bluetooth speaker. You can set it up with arm bars like a conventional treadmill or simply slide it under your desk!

    18. You, running on your new treadmill: