affordable
adjective
af·ford·able
ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
products sold at affordable prices
an affordable purchase
affordable housing [=housing that is not too expensive for people of limited means]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
they've added some affordable options
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The most important issues facing Charlotte are equitable growth, responsible infrastructure decisions, and affordable housing.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
But there has to be a balance, Byrnes said, making sure there is enough affordable housing while also protecting people from catastrophic flood events.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The goal was to use the Fort Worth Community Land Trust to address concerns about a lack of affordable housing and neighborhood stability.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
The team has promised to set aside 2,000 residential units for households earning 80% or less of the area median income, or what’s considered affordable housing.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
But there has to be a balance, Byrnes said, making sure there is enough affordable housing while also protecting people from catastrophic flood events.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The goal was to use the Fort Worth Community Land Trust to address concerns about a lack of affordable housing and neighborhood stability.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
The team has promised to set aside 2,000 residential units for households earning 80% or less of the area median income, or what’s considered affordable housing.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affordable
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordable. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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