15 Best-Looking Cheap Computer Desks You Can Buy Online

You’ve probably heard about the health benefits associated with standing up more throughout the day (we hear you, Apple Watch). A standing desk can help get you out of your seat and even benefit your posture. This pick is the one I use at home and it has been a lifesaver throughout the pandemic. There’s ample room for a monitor on the top shelf and space for a keyboard and mouse right below.

Thanks to wheels you can even move the desk around or lock it into place. I would, however, recommend going with another pick if being able to go from standing to sitting is a priority for you. Even though you're able to adjust this desk's height, it can take some jiggling.

If you want to build an office at home or have room for a larger desk, this affordable pick has a lot of storage space. In addition to shelves, it comes with two drawers so your work area stays clutter-free. The desk also includes a sliding keyboard tray, a computer tower stand and three finishes to choose from.

Floating shelves are a great way to decorate your home without taking up precious floor space, and the same applies to a floating computer desk. This model from Haotian comes in white or black, and it’s best for laptop users who need a space-saving workstation. The desk comes with storage space where you can place your belongings, including top shelves, side shelves and drawers.

If you want a simple, traditional desk that’ll look beautiful in your office, this cheap computer desk is the pick for you. It comes in multiple sizes and finishes so you’re guaranteed to find the right fit for your home. Best of all, it includes a storage bag off to the side where you can place headphones, notebooks, pens or any useful items. The brand claims that the desk’s surface is waterproof and scratch-resistant, though our pros haven’t yet had the chance to confirm this in the Lab.

If you need a temporary workstation or don’t want to invest in a bulky desk, this cheap computer desk is foldable so you can put it away when you’re done for the day. It comes in three finishes and requires absolutely no assembly — all you have to do is take it out of the box! Our pros like how you have just enough space for a monitor and keyboard and several Amazon reviewers have mentioned that the desk feels sturdy, albeit a bit heavy.

If you don't have much room for an at-home office, this space-saving cheap computer desk is a great fit for bedrooms or tight nooks. Though our experts haven't tried this desk out, we like its simple design and how there's room for everything you need (a keyboard, monitor, laptop and more). You can pick among black, brown or a white/black color combination. If you want a bit of extra room you can opt for the wider 39.4" inch model. We like how it comes with a bottom shelf that you can use to place a printer or computer tower.

This desk runs on the smaller or larger end of the spectrum, making it a great pick for home offices. It comes in two lovely black and wood vintage finishes, and it has sufficient space for a computer monitor, laptop and other office supplies. Our analysts love how there are two shelves where you can place a printer, computer tower, speakers or other gadgets.

Though this desk was created with students in mind, its compact, space-saving design makes it a great choice for anyone who is tight on space. Good Housekeeping Health Editor Zee Krstic not only loves this desk’s wallet-friendly price tag, he also found it extremely easy to assemble (in only 15 minutes or so!). He told us that the desk “set itself apart in the market because it had very defined storage, which was crucial to keeping a clean space without sacrificing too much room.”

Though Krstic finds the desk very sturdy and compact in all the right ways, he did share that the desk started to rock after a few months. He also warned that the organizational drawers take up some room, so if you’re tall, legroom might be tight.

It doesn’t get more traditional than a writing desk, but sometimes that’s all you need. If storage isn’t important to you, then this desk is a reliable pick. It’s offered in various finishes so you can pick the style you like, and there are also several sizes to choose from depending on how big you want your desk to be. We like how each desk features metal frames in different shades, including gold.

If you want a cheap desk that can double as a bookshelf, this wooden pick will look great in just about any living space. It comes with a shelf that will fit your computer as well as two other shelves that can be used for organizing accessories, books or displaying photographs and a few plants. Our engineer pros love its modern, space-saving design.

Furniture shopping wouldn’t be complete without a trip to IKEA. Fortunately, the Micke desk combines quality and affordable pricing, offering ample storage for all your pens, papers and files. It comes in four color combinations and we love how you can combine it with other desks or drawers should you need more office space. Though our pros haven’t tested this desk in the Lab, we like how the design features a cable outlet in the back so you’re able to consolidate and hide messy cords and cables.

If you hate putting together furniture or aren't great with tools, this cheap computer desk requires absolutely no assembly and is foldable so you can put it away when guests come over. Though our experts haven't tried it out yet, we like how this multifunctional desk can be used as a computer desk, a makeup table, a breakfast table or anything else, thanks to its traditional and versatile design. It comes in several colors, though if you want a larger desk you'll have to look elsewhere.

This desk comes in a standard 40" size that will fit most spaces, but what sets it apart is that it offers a pop of color should you want it. In addition to being offered in marble black, oak and white, you can purchase this desk in green or white/orange to spice things up. The desk comes with two handy shelves, though you can opt for a classic model without shelves if you prefer.