Updated Nov 6, 2026
How to choose a refrigerator: what today's catalog shows
Type, specs and today's price.
Not sure which refrigerator to buy?
See the guideStep 1 of 2
First, the type
Each type has its own price range.
Each type of refrigerator costs something different, so we only compare within the same type.
| Type | Models today | Median price | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| French door | 42 | $2,000 | Midea MRS25I7BST 24.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Counter-Depth Side-by-Side, $95 |
| Bottom freezer | 8 | $1,189 | Midea 7.1 Cu.ft Upright Freezer, $430 |
| Top freezer | 13 | $270 | Blomberg Sharp SJB1255GS 11.5 cu.ft. Counter Depth 24 in. 2 Door Refrigerator, $91 |
| Other | 46 | $716 | Frigidaire EFR176-RED 1.6 cu. ft. Retro Bar Fridge, $99 |
Step 2 of 2
Finally, today's price
Compare with similar items, not with just any.
Today there are 109 refrigerators in the catalog, with a median price of $1,259, read on 06/11/2026. The chart on the main page shows how far each refrigerator costs below others of the same type: that is the fair comparison.
Today's cheapest:
What the catalog shows
- 109refrigerators in the catalog
- 06/11date of the prices
Choosing a refrigerator starts with the type; the price is compared with similar items. Catalog of 06/11/2026: 109 refrigerators, median price $1,259.
The best by price range
Next step
See the refrigerators that fit your criteria
Each point is a new refrigerator, by price and spec score.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a refrigerator cost today?
Read on 06/11/2026, there are 109 refrigerators, with a median of $1,259; the cheapest costs $91. It is the catalog product price.
How do I know if a refrigerator price is good?
Compare it with refrigerators of the same type: the chart on the main page shows how far each refrigerator is below the median of similar items.
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Where the numbers come from
The guide only states what the day's catalog shows: each number comes from the reading on 06/11/2026, and the median is for refrigerators with the data.
The guide helps you decide and doesn’t recommend a refrigerator for you: the final price is the one at the store, and the spec score doesn’t measure how well it cools or how quiet it is or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.