Vacuums under $250

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24 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $155 to $235, and half cost less than $187.

Top brands: Bissell (6)Shark (4)

Oreck

Upright

+Bagged design holds dust in a disposable bag

+Lightweight upright body for easier floor cleaning

+Automatic height adjustment suits carpets and hard floors

$189.00-17%List: ~~$228.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Upright

+Bagged design keeps dust contained during emptying

+Upright format suits cleaning large floor areas

+Commercial-grade model built for heavy daily use

−Bag replacement is needed as the bag fills

$219.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

+Lift-away design for cleaning above the floor

+Cleans carpet, area rugs and hard floors

+HEPA filtration for fine dust

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+HEPA filtration for allergen capture

+Tangle-free brush roll reduces hair wrapping

+Pet-focused upright design

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

$164.00-50%List: ~~$329.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Kenmore

Upright, Cordless

+Cordless design for no cord limits

+HEPA filter included

+Hair eliminator nozzle for hair pickup

$199.99-29%List: ~~$279.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details

Hoover

Upright, Corded

+Bagless design means no bags to buy

+HEPA media filtration for fine dust capture

+Anti-hair wrap feature for fewer tangles

−Corded, so reach is limited by the cord

$194.99-9%List: ~~$214.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

$179.99-36%List: ~~$279.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

$249.99-17%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Kenmore

Upright

+Pet friendly upright design

+Two-motor power suction

+HEPA filter included

−Requires bags for disposal

$154.99-14%List: ~~$179.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details

Hoover

Upright, Corded

+Bagless design means no bags to buy

+Pet-focused model for pet hair cleanup

+HEPA media filtration for fine dust capture

−Corded, so reach is limited by the cord

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details

Kenmore

Upright

+Large 14-liter bag capacity for big cleaning jobs

+Commercial grade build

+LED headlight lights the floor

−Bags are an ongoing cost to keep replacing

$152.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details

Hoover

Upright, Corded

+Bagless design with no bags to buy

+Automatic cord rewind for quick storage

+HEPA media filtration for fine dust

−Corded design limits reach to the outlet and cord length

$184.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+Bagless design, so no bags to buy

+Upright vacuum type for floor cleaning

+On-board tools included for cleaning tasks

$235.73

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+Bagless upright with a clear dirt view

+Automatic cord rewind for easy storage

+Swivel steering for maneuvering around furniture

$169.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Upright

+Bagless design with no bags to buy

+Includes tools for cleaning beyond floors

+Upright commercial build

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+Swivel steering for easier maneuvering

+Quick release wand for tool switching

+Pet hair tools for pet owners

$160.88

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Upright

+Upright design for cleaning floors

+Uses bags for easy dirt disposal

+Includes five replacement bags

$241.38

as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details

Electrolux

Upright

+Lightweight at 14 lbs for easier carrying

+Turbo pet nozzle for pet hair pickup

+Upright format for whole-floor cleaning

$195.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:49 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

+Lift-away design for cleaning above floor surfaces

+HEPA filter for fine particle capture

+Self-cleaning brushroll for less hair tangling

$229.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Upright

+Bagless design empties dirt into a bin

+Upright format suits cleaning larger floor areas

+Bundled with a Dirt Devil Endura Lite Bagless vacuum cleaner

$209.98

as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+Bagless design with no bags to buy

+Swivel steering for maneuvering around furniture

+Pet-friendly upright vacuum for pet hair

$153.98

as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details

Koblenz

Upright

+Bagless design means no bags to buy or replace

+Upright design with a floor head attached to the body

$209.90

as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details

Eureka

Upright

$179.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:53 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Upright	n/a	$189.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$164.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$194.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$154.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details

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