The Cheapest Way to Get a CPAP Machine in 2026
The cheapest complete CPAP setup you can buy right now is a certified refurbished ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet with HumidAir at $565.99. It arrives ready to use with new tubing, a new water chamber and new filters, and it costs less than any new auto-adjusting CPAP machine on the market.
That is the short answer. The longer answer is that "cheapest" means different things depending on whether you are buying your first machine, replacing one that died, or looking for a spare. Below are the four realistic routes, what each costs today, and what you give up by taking it.
The four cheapest routes to a CPAP machine
Prices below were checked on this store on 9 September 2026 and are the cash price you pay. We do not bill insurance, so there is no quote to request and no deductible to meet first.
| Route | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Refurbished ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet with HumidAir | $565.99 | The cheapest way into full auto-adjusting therapy with humidification |
| New ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet with HumidAir | $699 | A brand-new machine on a proven platform, at the lowest new price |
| Refurbished ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto BiPAP | $779 | Anyone prescribed bilevel rather than CPAP |
| New ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet with HumidAir | $799 | The current model, brand new, full 2-year manufacturer warranty |
1. Refurbished AirSense 11 with HumidAir, $565.99
This is the cheapest complete setup, and the gap is not small. The same machine new is $799 here, and its original list price is $1,299.
What you give up: the machine has been used before. Motor hours vary and can reach 2,000, which is roughly two to three years of nightly use on a device rated to run far longer. Everything that touches the air you breathe is replaced before it ships, so the tubing, water chamber and filters are new.
What you keep: the AutoSet algorithm that adjusts pressure breath by breath, integrated HumidAir humidification, AutoRamp, SmartStart and SmartStop, the touchscreen, and built-in wireless connectivity. Nothing about the therapy itself is reduced.
2. New AirSense 10 AutoSet, $699
If a used machine is not for you, this is the lowest price for a brand-new auto-adjusting CPAP. The AirSense 10 is the previous generation, which is exactly why it costs less, and it remains one of the most widely prescribed CPAP machines ever made.
What you give up: the newer interface and smaller footprint of the AirSense 11. What you gain over refurbished: zero motor hours and the full 2-year manufacturer warranty.
3. Refurbished AirCurve 10 VAuto BiPAP, $779
This is here because many people searching for a cheap CPAP machine were actually prescribed a BiPAP, then discovered that bilevel machines start near $2,000. They do not have to. A refurbished AirCurve 10 VAuto is $779 against a $1,995 list price.
Important: a BiPAP is not a cheaper CPAP, and it is not an upgrade you get to choose. It delivers two different pressures and is only appropriate when your prescription calls for it. Take this route only if bilevel is what you were prescribed.
4. New AirSense 11 AutoSet, $799
Not the cheapest, but worth naming, because $799 for the current-generation ResMed CPAP sits roughly $205 below what this machine usually sells for online. If you want new, current, and covered by the full 2-year manufacturer warranty, this is where the value is.
What "certified refurbished" actually means here
This is the question that stops most people buying refurbished, so here is a plain answer rather than a reassuring one.
- The machine has been used. Motor use can reach 2,000 hours. We publish that number rather than hide it.
- Everything in the air path is new. The tubing, water chamber and filters are replaced before the unit ships. You are not inheriting anyone's used consumables.
- It is inspected and tested before it goes out. A unit that does not pass does not ship.
- It carries a 1-year warranty. New machines carry the full 2-year manufacturer warranty. Either way, if the machine fails under normal use there is a route back to us.
- The therapy is identical. A refurbished AutoSet runs the same algorithm at the same pressures as a new one.
Refurbished is the right choice when the price difference matters more to you than motor hours do. New is the right choice when you want a manufacturer warranty and a device with no use behind it. Both deliver the therapy that was prescribed.
Three false economies to avoid
There is a difference between buying cheaply and buying badly. These three are where people lose money.
A used mask. Never buy one. A mask is a personal item, the cushion is a consumable that degrades with use, and a poor seal undoes the therapy you just paid for. New cushions start around $18 and headgear is similar. This is the last place to economise.
A machine with no warranty and no seller behind it. A marketplace listing with no return path is not a bargain. It is a gamble on a medical device you depend on every night. Buy from somewhere you can telephone.
An unverified overseas seller. Grey-market units turn up at prices that look impossible, and often are. Voltage, firmware, counterfeit parts and a warranty that does not exist in your country all become your problem the first time something fails.
Why these prices are lower
Three reasons, none of them clever.
We are cash-pay only. We do not bill insurance or Medicare, so there is no billing department, no pre-authorisation process and no reimbursement paperwork built into the price. That overhead comes straight out of the sticker.
We publish the price. Every number is on the product page. There is no quote to request and no code to hunt down, which means the listed price is the real one rather than a starting point.
We check our prices against the market. On the machines above, the difference against the usual online price runs from about $205 to roughly $547 per machine. Those checks are repeated, because a price advantage nobody verifies is only a slogan.
What else to budget for
The machine is the big number, but it is not the only one.
| Item | Starting price | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Mask | from $60 | Replace roughly yearly |
| Cushions and headgear | from $18 | Cushions monthly, headgear every few months |
| Filters | from $3 | Every few weeks to monthly |
| Chin strap, if you need one | from $7.99 | As needed |
Shipping is free on orders over $99 within the US.
Before you order
Machines need a prescription. CPAP machines, BiPAP machines and portable oxygen concentrators are prescription devices, so we need a valid prescription before we can ship one. You can order first and send it afterwards, by email to info@orderyoursupplies.com or by fax to 307-201-3588.
Replacement supplies do not. Filters, tubing, water chambers, cushions, headgear and chin straps are accessories and need no paperwork at all.
HSA and FSA cards work at checkout. CPAP equipment is commonly an eligible expense, though your plan administrator has the final say on that, not us.
Ready to compare? See the current CPAP machines and supplies on sale, browse every certified refurbished CPAP machine, or read our fuller breakdown of how much CPAP machines cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest ResMed CPAP machine?
The cheapest complete ResMed setup available today is a certified refurbished AirSense 11 AutoSet with HumidAir at $565.99, which includes new tubing, a new water chamber and new filters. The cheapest brand-new option is the AirSense 10 AutoSet with HumidAir at $699.
Is a refurbished CPAP machine safe to use?
Yes, when it has been properly refurbished. Every unit is inspected and tested before it ships, and every part that touches the air you breathe, meaning the tubing, water chamber and filters, is replaced with a new one. The machine itself may carry up to 2,000 hours of motor use, a figure we publish rather than hide, on a device built to run far longer than that. Every certified refurbished machine is covered by a 1-year warranty.
Do I need a prescription to buy a CPAP machine?
Yes. CPAP machines, BiPAP machines and portable oxygen concentrators are prescription devices in the US, so a valid prescription is required before one can ship. You can place the order first and send the prescription afterwards by email or fax. Replacement supplies such as filters, tubing, cushions and headgear do not require a prescription.
How much should a CPAP machine cost?
A new auto-adjusting CPAP machine with humidification reasonably costs between $699 and $799 at cash prices, and a certified refurbished one starts at $565.99. Bilevel BiPAP machines cost more, starting around $779 refurbished. Prices well above those ranges usually reflect insurance billing overhead rather than a better machine.