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15 Best-Looking Cheap Computer Desks You Can Buy Online

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With many of us still working from home or only going into the office a few days a week, it's a good idea to invest in a sturdy desk where you can keep all your home office essentials. Thankfully, creating a clutter-free and organized workspace doesn’t mean you need to spend hundreds of dollars — or even have a lot of space! There are several cheap computer desks under $100 that have stellar online reviews and come in all shapes and sizes, making it easy to squeeze them into your small bedroom or a corner of your living room.

Cheap computer desks offer many of the same features as more expensive desks, including storage space such as drawers and shelves, as well as room for a keyboard and monitor. You can also select from a variety of styles to fit your preferences, ranging from traditional writing desks to standing desks, foldable desks or floating desks.

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we've been testing home products and office supplies for decades, covering anything from smart pens and smart notebooks to laptops. When putting together this list of the best cheap computer desks under $100, our experts considered key criteria such as size, ease of assembly, quality of construction, clever storage space and overall design. Below are our favorite cheap computer desks to upgrade your home office, based on our own road testing of top sellers, specification reviews, previous experience working with the brands and online consumer feedback for popular desks we haven't yet vetted in our Labs.

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Best Overall Cheap Computer Desk

Harmati Computer Desk

Computer Desk
Credit: Harmati

Pros

  • Offered in two sizes
  • Includes two storage drawers
  • Flattering design

Cons

  • Assembly could be easier

Our analysts love this desk because it looks (and feels) more expensive and high-quality than you’d think. Its modern design is appealing, and there are two desk drawers to put away and hide your belongings. In our road test, we found that there was plenty of space on the desk surface to fit a monitor, laptop, keyboard and some decorative items. But if you find that you need even more room, there’s a larger 47” model you can opt for. Offered in both oak and walnut, this desk is the perfect size for most bedrooms, offices or living spaces.

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Best Value Cheap Computer Desk

Furinno Efficient Home Computer Desk

Efficient Home Computer Desk
Now 33% Off
Credit: Furinno

Pros

  • Affordable price
  • Includes shelves
  • Multiple colors/finishes

Cons

  • Small surface area

This desk is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a cheap desk that will look good without taking up too much space. This desk is far from big, but it does come with just enough room to fit a laptop and/or computer monitor and it features shelves that you can use to store papers, books or any other home office supplies. Though our experts haven’t tested this particular model, we like how it’s offered in various shades that will blend in with most furniture, and has over 17,325 five-star ratings on Amazon.

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Best Standing Cheap Computer Desk

Siducal Mobile Stand Up Desk

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Mobile Stand Up Desk
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Pros

  • Wheels for easy portability
  • Space for monitor and keyboard
  • Comes in two colors

Cons

  • No storage
  • Adjusting height can be tricky

You’ve probably heard about the health benefits associated with standing up more throughout the day (we hear you, Apple Watch). A standing desk can help get you out of your seat and even benefit your posture. This pick is the one I use at home and it has been a lifesaver throughout the pandemic. There’s ample room for a monitor on the top shelf and space for a keyboard and mouse right below.

Thanks to wheels you can even move the desk around or lock it into place. I would, however, recommend going with another pick if being able to go from standing to sitting is a priority for you. Even though you're able to adjust this desk's height, it can take some jiggling.

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Best Cheap Computer Desk for Home Offices

Mecor Computer Desk

Computer Desk
Credit: Mecor

Pros

  • Tons of storage
  • Sliding keyboard tray
  • Three colors

Cons

  • Harder to assemble

If you want to build an office at home or have room for a larger desk, this affordable pick has a lot of storage space. In addition to shelves, it comes with two drawers so your work area stays clutter-free. The desk also includes a sliding keyboard tray, a computer tower stand and three finishes to choose from.

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Best Floating Cheap Computer Desk

Haotian Home Office Workstation

Amazon’s Choice
Home Office Workstation
Credit: Haotian

Pros

  • Stylish
  • Saves floor space
  • Includes storage

Cons

  • Ideal for laptop use only

Floating shelves are a great way to decorate your home without taking up precious floor space, and the same applies to a floating computer desk. This model from Haotian comes in white or black, and it’s best for laptop users who need a space-saving workstation. The desk comes with storage space where you can place your belongings, including top shelves, side shelves and drawers.

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Best Cheap Computer Desk with Side Storage

ODK Computer Writing Desk

Computer Writing Desk
Credit: ODK

Pros

  • Multiple sizes and colors
  • Traditional, sleek design

Cons

  • Limited storage

If you want a simple, traditional desk that’ll look beautiful in your office, this cheap computer desk is the pick for you. It comes in multiple sizes and finishes so you’re guaranteed to find the right fit for your home. Best of all, it includes a storage bag off to the side where you can place headphones, notebooks, pens or any useful items. The brand claims that the desk’s surface is waterproof and scratch-resistant, though our pros haven’t yet had the chance to confirm this in the Lab.

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Best Folding Cheap Computer Desk

GreenForest Folding Desk

Folding Desk
Credit: GreenForest

Pros

  • Comes in three colors
  • Reviewers say it's sturdy

Cons

  • Can feel heavy

If you need a temporary workstation or don’t want to invest in a bulky desk, this cheap computer desk is foldable so you can put it away when you’re done for the day. It comes in three finishes and requires absolutely no assembly — all you have to do is take it out of the box! Our pros like how you have just enough space for a monitor and keyboard and several Amazon reviewers have mentioned that the desk feels sturdy, albeit a bit heavy.

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Best Small Cheap Computer Desk

FITUEYES Computer Desk

Computer Desk
Credit: Fitueyes

Pros

  • Space-saving
  • Three colors

Cons

  • No storage
  • Low weight capacity

If you don't have much room for an at-home office, this space-saving cheap computer desk is a great fit for bedrooms or tight nooks. Though our experts haven't tried this desk out, we like its simple design and how there's room for everything you need (a keyboard, monitor, laptop and more). You can pick among black, brown or a white/black color combination. If you want a bit of extra room you can opt for the wider 39.4" inch model. We like how it comes with a bottom shelf that you can use to place a printer or computer tower.

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Best Looking Cheap Computer Desk

JOISCOPE Home Office Computer Desk

Amazon’s Choice
Home Office Computer Desk
Credit: Joiscope

Pros

  • Two wooden finishes
  • Multiple sizes
  • Two storage shelves

Cons

  • Some quality complaints

This desk runs on the smaller or larger end of the spectrum, making it a great pick for home offices. It comes in two lovely black and wood vintage finishes, and it has sufficient space for a computer monitor, laptop and other office supplies. Our analysts love how there are two shelves where you can place a printer, computer tower, speakers or other gadgets.

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Best Easy-to-Assemble Cheap Computer Desk

Room Essentials Student Writing Desk

Student Writing Desk
Credit: Room Essentials

Pros

  • Fast and easy assembly
  • Compact and sturdy
  • Ample storage space

Cons

  • Limited legroom
  • Open storage

Though this desk was created with students in mind, its compact, space-saving design makes it a great choice for anyone who is tight on space. Good Housekeeping Health Editor Zee Krstic not only loves this desk’s wallet-friendly price tag, he also found it extremely easy to assemble (in only 15 minutes or so!). He told us that the desk “set itself apart in the market because it had very defined storage, which was crucial to keeping a clean space without sacrificing too much room.”

Though Krstic finds the desk very sturdy and compact in all the right ways, he did share that the desk started to rock after a few months. He also warned that the organizational drawers take up some room, so if you’re tall, legroom might be tight.

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Best Traditional Cheap Computer Desk

Coleshome Computer Desk

Computer Desk
Now 13% Off
Credit: Coleshome

Pros

  • Ample space
  • Multiple sizes and finishes

Cons

  • No storage

It doesn’t get more traditional than a writing desk, but sometimes that’s all you need. If storage isn’t important to you, then this desk is a reliable pick. It’s offered in various finishes so you can pick the style you like, and there are also several sizes to choose from depending on how big you want your desk to be. We like how each desk features metal frames in different shades, including gold.

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Best 2-in-1 Cheap Computer Desk

Better Homes & Gardens Bedford Leaning Desk

Bedford Leaning Desk
Credit: Better Homes & Gardens

Pros

  • Modern, flattering design
  • Space-saving
  • Three shelves

Cons

  • Gray color is more expensive

If you want a cheap desk that can double as a bookshelf, this wooden pick will look great in just about any living space. It comes with a shelf that will fit your computer as well as two other shelves that can be used for organizing accessories, books or displaying photographs and a few plants. Our engineer pros love its modern, space-saving design.

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13
Best IKEA Cheap Computer Desk

IKEA Micke

Micke
Credit: IKEA

Pros

  • Can be combined with additional desks and drawers
  • Includes cable outlet
  • Offered in four colors

Cons

  • Assembly can be time-consuming

Furniture shopping wouldn’t be complete without a trip to IKEA. Fortunately, the Micke desk combines quality and affordable pricing, offering ample storage for all your pens, papers and files. It comes in four color combinations and we love how you can combine it with other desks or drawers should you need more office space. Though our pros haven’t tested this desk in the Lab, we like how the design features a cable outlet in the back so you’re able to consolidate and hide messy cords and cables.

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Best No-Assembly Cheap Computer Desk

Coavas Folding Desk

Folding Desk
Now 16% Off
Credit: Coavas

Pros

  • No assembly tools required
  • Foldable
  • Multiple color options

Cons

  • Only one size
  • No storage

If you hate putting together furniture or aren't great with tools, this cheap computer desk requires absolutely no assembly and is foldable so you can put it away when guests come over. Though our experts haven't tried it out yet, we like how this multifunctional desk can be used as a computer desk, a makeup table, a breakfast table or anything else, thanks to its traditional and versatile design. It comes in several colors, though if you want a larger desk you'll have to look elsewhere.

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Best Color Cheap Computer Desk

SINPAID Computer Desk

Computer Desk
Credit: Sinpaid

Pros

  • Offered in multiple colors
  • Includes two shelves

Cons

  • Assembly could be easier

This desk comes in a standard 40" size that will fit most spaces, but what sets it apart is that it offers a pop of color should you want it. In addition to being offered in marble black, oak and white, you can purchase this desk in green or white/orange to spice things up. The desk comes with two handy shelves, though you can opt for a classic model without shelves if you prefer.

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Olivia Lipski
Senior Reviews Writer & Analyst

Olivia (she/her) is a senior reviews writer and analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests and writes about tech, home, travel, fitness, parenting and health products. Since joining GH in 2021, she has continued to leverage her extensive product reviews experience by staying on top of the industry’s latest innovations and helping readers make better buying decisions. Olivia is a graduate of the George Washington University, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.


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