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]

affordability

ə-ˌfȯr-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

affordably

ə-ˈfȯr-də-blē 

adverb

an affordably priced car

Synonyms of affordable

• popular
• accessible
• cheap
• discount

Examples of affordable in a Sentence

once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed

they've added some affordable options

Recent Examples on the Web

Berman has argued that the development is out of context and doubted the claims of affordable housing promised by the developer. — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

The 660-square-foot Penthouse Suite is one of the smaller and more affordable options, where a family of four or fewer won’t feel short on space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

For decades, condominiums have been one of the most affordable pathways to becoming a homeowner in the United States. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Federal housing affordability guidelines use 30% of household income as a measure of whether housing costs are affordable. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

afford + -able

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affordable

• fordable
• recordable
• unaffordable