Best Lawn Mowers Under $500

The most complete corded mower here, for small lawns near an outlet: all three cutting modes and a three year warranty.

An inexpensive corded mower for a small, level lawn near an outlet that is kept short.

A full size 21 in push mower for flat lawns up to about a third of an acre, from the brand with the broadest 56V tool line. Pick the self propelled LM2114SP if you have hills.

A sturdy steel deck push mower with a long warranty, for flat lawns up to about half an acre and owners of Greenworks 80V tools.

A plain 20 in push mower with a long warranty for small, flat lawns.

A full width corded mower for small lawns within reach of an outdoor outlet. It bags or side discharges with no engine upkeep.

A complete 3-in-1 push mower for small lawns. It is priced close to name brand mowers, so check those first.

A low cost gas push mower for small lawns where you mulch or side discharge and never bag. Buy it for price, not long term support.

A three way push mower with a long runtime for its price, best for people already on Craftsman V20 batteries.

A bare bones gas mower for a small yard where cost matters most and leaving clippings is fine.

A budget push mower with a name brand engine for small lawns you bag or mulch. The Briggs & Stratton engine makes repairs easier than on unbranded rivals.

A dependable 21 in push mower for small, flat lawns from the best selling walk mower brand. Pick it over cheaper push mowers for the Toro dealer network and start promise.

A small, light push mower for postage stamp lawns and townhouse yards. Anyone with more than a quarter acre should look at a 20 or 21 in model.

A small corded mower for tiny lawns of up to an eighth of an acre, where a 20 in mower is more than you need.

A light, low cost push mower for small city lawns, best for people who already own Worx 20V tools.

A very small, light mower for tiny yards and patches of grass where a full size mower is overkill.

A compact mower for small yards, for people who already own Craftsman V20 batteries.

A budget push mower for small lawns, mainly worth it for people already on Sun Joe 24V batteries.

The most battery per dollar in this group: a self propelled steel deck mower that handles up to about 3/4 acre on one charge.

A well equipped 22 in self-propelled mower for flat to gently sloped lawns up to an acre, at a budget price.

The cheapest way into a rear wheel drive 3-in-1 gas mower, for sloped lawns on a tight budget. Expect less dealer support than a Toro.

A powerful 22 in rear wheel drive mower for larger, sloped lawns with thick grass, from a smaller brand.

A low priced 22 in rear wheel drive mower for bigger lawns with slopes, if you bag or mulch rather than side discharge.

A 3-in-1 self-propelled mower for flat lawns with lots of trees and beds to steer around.

A low cost self propelled 20 in mower with a long warranty, for lawns up to about a third of an acre.

A low cost rear wheel drive mower with a name brand engine, for sloped lawns up to a third of an acre that you bag or mulch.

A low cost self propelled mower for lawns up to about a third of an acre, best if you already own Greenworks 40V tools.

A 22 in Toro for flat to gently sloped half acre lawns where storage space is tight. Choose the rear wheel drive models for hills.

The entry Toro self-propelled mower, for half acre lawns with some slope. Rear wheel drive and variable speed make it easier to use than a push mower for little extra money.