Best Compact Ranges Under $1,000 Ranked

A 24 in gas range with a 2.6 cu ft oven at one of the lowest prices in the size. It suits a rental or cabin kitchen that needs a plain, dependable stove.

A low-cost 20 in gas range for the narrowest kitchen openings. Fine for everyday cooking, but the oven is small and the burner ratings are not broken out.

A 20 in gas range with a 12,000 BTU burner and a 2.3 cu ft oven, more than most ranges this narrow. A solid choice for a tight apartment kitchen.

A propane range that lights from a 9 V battery and needs no electrical hookup at all. Made for off-grid cabins.

A name-brand 24 in gas range with continuous grates and a storage drawer. The 1.9 cu ft oven is the smallest in its width.

A 24 in coil range with a 3.73 cu ft oven, the largest among the electric models. It is for small kitchens that bake big.

A plain 24 in coil range with a 2.6 cu ft oven at a low price. It suits a rental or small apartment.

A 24 in smooth-top range with a 2.66 cu ft oven at a modest price. A good basic stove for an apartment or ADU.

The cheapest range here, a 20 in coil model for tight spaces and tight budgets.

A low-priced 24 in glass-top range with a convection fan and an air fry mode. Good value if a 2.4 cu ft oven is enough.

A 20 in smooth-top range with two 1,800 W elements, cheaper than most glass-top ranges this narrow.

A basic 20 in coil range with a 2.3 cu ft oven and push-to-turn safety knobs.

A 24 in glass-top range with true convection for under $900. The four 1,200 W elements are slow to boil.