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20+ Best Cheap WordPress Themes (Quality Budget Website Designs for 2024)

Want to build a portfolio website on a budget? Launch your eco-friendly business with low startup costs? Keep overhead down for your non-profit? There are tons of high-quality and affordable WordPress themes that look and work just as good as their pricier counterparts. Below are 22 of the best cheap WordPress themes for 2024.

Looking for a Free WordPress Theme Instead?

There are so many great, low-budget WordPress themes for sale on ThemeForest. But it's also possible to find free WordPress themes there, too.

Every month, ThemeForest gives away a number of premium WordPress themes for free and for a limited time. These are all premium templates, so you'll know you're getting a high-quality template too.

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There are free high-quality WordPress themes available from ThemeForest every single month.

Check out which WordPress themes are free this month on ThemeForest.

Tips for Creating a Great WordPress Website with Your New Theme

Once you’ve found the perfect theme for your low-cost website, you’re probably eager to start building it. But before you dive in, here are some helpful tips to help you make your site as amazing as possible. 

1. Think Mobile First

Most of the world browses the web on smartphones, so it's likely your visitors do too. Cater to this audience by designing for mobile devices first. 

The easiest way to do this is to start with a responsive WordPress theme -- which all of the above happen to be. Also find one that is compatible with responsive page builders like the WordPress drag-and-drop builder, Elementor, and WPBakery.

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Alukas is one of many low-cost WordPress themes that make it easy to create responsive websites.

A great responsive design can be the difference between below-average engagement and traffic, and a high-performing website.

2. Organize Your Content

The easiest way to lose visitors is by having a website that isn't clear.

Starting with a WordPress theme built for a specific niche will be helpful. Rather than have to completely edit and rework a generic website built for any old business, the key features and components you need will already be in place.

Also remember to create an easy-to-use navigation and website structure. Visitors should know with just one glance what your website is all about and how to get around it to find what they need.

3. Stay On Brand

Colorful websites look great, but make sure the colors you choose align with your brand.

It's also important to consider how your color choices affect your visitors' emotions and actions. For example, choosing colors that are accessible will ensure that everyone can use your website and read your content without issue or confusion.

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Masco lets you change the colors of its theme to let you align with your brand identity.

Learn how to use color like a pro in web design.

4. Use Images

Great written content is a driver of traffic. But on its own, it's not interesting to look at. To avoid dull pages, add in high-quality photos and videos to break up blocks of text.

If you're not sure what kind of visual content to include, look at the top affordable themes above. Even though they're starter templates, these are professional-grade designs. The best place to find inspiration for your own site's look and content is here.

5. Design With White Space

With the web full of distractions all competing for your users' attention, anything you can do to keep visitors focused on your site will help. And proper use of white space plays an important part in that. 

Good spacing turns a cluttered page into a visually pleasing experience. To learn more about how to apply this concept, check out this tutorial:

Get a High Quality WordPress Theme for Your New Website Today

If you haven't yet found a theme you love, that's alright. There are thousands of high-quality and cheap WordPress themes for under $50. From the simplest designs to feature-rich websites, you'll find plenty of professional themes and templates built for your niche. 

Editorial Note: This post was originally published on 21 February 2020. It’s been updated with contributions from Nathan Umoh, Maria Villanueva, Dacia Egurrola, Lex Soto and Suzanne Scacca. Maria is the Associate Editor of the Tuts+ Design channel. Nathan and Suzanne are freelance instructors for Envato Tuts+. Dacia and Lex are staff writers with Envato Tuts+.