Best Dehumidifier Under $300 in 2026: 15 Picks
The AEOCKY Dehumidifier with Pump is the top pick in this best dehumidifier under $300 buying guide: its title states a 105 pints per day figure (the 100 to 149 group) and the most other details here, including a pump, a drain hose, a basement, a crawl space, whole house, commercial and Energy Star. The 15 picks below are compared on the details stated in each listing title and on the live price each listing shows, with the price window set at under $300.
15 picks from 32 dehumidifiers that match this guide with a price we can quote today, made by 32 makers. Every price below is live and carries the moment it was read.
The picks at a glance
Which one should you buy?
- For a house with no floor drain near the unit: For a house with no floor drain near the unit, this GE listing's title states a pump comes with it and names a drain hose. The maker's manual is where the reader finds what the pump can do. See pick 7
- For a finished basement with a laundry corner: For a finished basement with a laundry corner, this listing's title names a basement and states an 80 pints per day figure, the 50 to 99 group. The title also names a drain hose. See pick 2
- For a crawl space with a drain nearby: For a crawl space with a drain nearby, the top pick's title names a crawl space and a drain hose, with a pump stated to come with the unit. See pick 1
- For a renter with a damp bathroom: For a renter with a damp bathroom, this GE listing's title names a bathroom and a bedroom and states a 35 pints per day figure, the under 50 group. See pick 15
The 15 picks
1 Most stated details, with pump and drain hose
AEOCKY Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$260.99 (as of 11/02/2026 03:38 PST - Details)
Ranks first because its title states a capacity figure (105 pints per day, the 100 to 149 group) and then the most other details of any pick: area over 5,000 sq ft, pump, drain hose, basement, crawl space, whole house, commercial and Energy Star.
Pros
- Title states a pump comes with it
- Title names a drain hose and a crawl space
- Title states 105 pints per day
- Title says whole house and Energy Star
Cons
- Type is not stated by the seller
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Small room use is not named
Good fit if
- For a basement or crawl space use named in the title
- For a pick where pump and drain hose are both stated
Skip if
- If Wi-Fi or app control matters, it is not stated
- If a small room use is needed, it is not named
Verdict: The most detail-stated listing here, with pump, drain hose, crawl space and whole house named.
2 Second on stated details, with a pump
AEOCKY Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$242.99 (as of 11/02/2026 03:38 PST - Details)
Its title states an 80 pints per day figure (the 50 to 99 group) and as many other details as the top pick, including a pump, a drain hose, basement, crawl space, whole house, commercial and Energy Star. It ranks second by the order in the pool file.
Pros
- Title states a pump comes with it
- Title names a drain hose and a crawl space
- Title states 80 pints per day
- Title says whole house and Energy Star
Cons
- Type is not stated by the seller
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Area figure is the seller's own (3,001 to 5,000 sq ft)
Good fit if
- For a basement or crawl space use named in the title
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a 100 to 149 pints figure is wanted, this is 50 to 99
- If Wi-Fi or app control matters, it is not stated
Verdict: A near-tie on stated details, with pump, drain hose and whole house named.
3 States 105 pints with a drain hose
AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Home
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$279.99 (as of 11/02/2026 03:38 PST - Details)
Ranks third on the ordering rule: a stated capacity figure, then 6 other details (area over 5,000 sq ft, basement, commercial, drain hose, Energy Star and whole house). It does not state a pump or a crawl space.
Pros
- Title states 105 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title says whole house and commercial
- Title states Energy Star
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Crawl space is not named
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
Good fit if
- For a basement or whole house use named in the title
- For the 100 to 149 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a pump is needed, it is not stated
- If crawl space must be named, it is not here
Verdict: A 105 pints per day listing with a drain hose, whole house and Energy Star named.
4 Names a drain hose, basement and small room
AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Most Efficient 2025 Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$229.99 (as of 11/02/2026 03:38 PST - Details)
Ranks fourth with 5 other stated details beyond its 80 pints per day figure: area over 5,000 sq ft, basement, drain hose, small room and Energy Star. It is one of the few picks that names both a basement and a small room.
Pros
- Title states 80 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title names a basement and a small room
- Title states Energy Star
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Type is not stated
Good fit if
- For a basement or small room use named in the title
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a pump is required, it is not stated
- If whole house is wanted, it is not named
Verdict: A 50 to 99 pints listing with a drain hose and both basement and small room named.
5 States 80 pints, a drain hose and Energy Star
Waykar 80 Pints 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Home
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$271.99 (as of 11/02/2026 01:43 PST - Details)
Ranks fifth with 5 other stated details: area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, basement, drain hose, small room and Energy Star. Its title names a bathroom as a use, which pairs with the small room flag.
Pros
- Title states 80 pints per day
- Title states Energy Star
- Title names a drain hose
- Title names basement and bathroom
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Whole house is not named
Good fit if
- For a basement or bathroom use named in the title
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a pump is needed, it is not stated
- If whole house is wanted, it is not named
Verdict: A Waykar pick with 80 pints, a drain hose and Energy Star, naming a basement and bathroom.
6 States 74 pints with a drain hose
AEOCKY 5000Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$199.47 (as of 11/02/2026 03:38 PST - Details)
Outside this guide's budget at today's price.
Ranks sixth, with 5 other stated details (area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, basement, drain hose, small room and Energy Star). It is the lowest ranked of the three AEOCKY picks that share this detail count.
Pros
- Title states 74 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title states Energy Star
- Title names a basement
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Whole house is not named
Good fit if
- For a basement listing with a drain hose named
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a pump is required, it is not stated
- If crawl space is needed, it is not named
Verdict: A 50 to 99 pints basement listing with a drain hose and Energy Star in the title.
7 States a pump, a hose and 50 pints
GE Dehumidifier with Pump & Hose
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
$282.99 (as of 11/01/2026 23:02 PST - Details)
Ranks seventh: a stated 50 pints per day figure, then 4 other details (area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, pump, basement and drain hose). It is the first GE pick in the list and states both a pump and a drain hose.
Pros
- Title states a pump comes with it
- Title names a drain hose
- Title states 50 pints per day
- Title names a basement
Cons
- Energy Star is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Type is not stated
Good fit if
- For a basement listing with both pump and drain hose named
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If Energy Star matters, it is not stated
- If whole house is wanted, it is not named
Verdict: A GE pick with a pump, a drain hose and a 50 pints figure stated.
8 Names basement, bedroom and a drain hose
GE Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
$279.57 (as of 11/01/2026 23:02 PST - Details)
Ranks eighth with 4 other stated details: area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, basement, drain hose and small room. It comes after the GE pump and hose listing in the pool order.
Pros
- Title states 50 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title names basement, bedroom and bathroom
- Area of 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft is stated
Cons
- Energy Star is not stated
- Pump is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
Good fit if
- For a basement or small room use named in the title
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a pump is needed, it is not stated
- If Energy Star matters, it is not stated
Verdict: A GE listing that names basement, bedroom and bathroom with a drain hose.
9 States 120 pints and a drain hose
Waykar 6000 Sq.Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement & Home
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$305.99 (as of 11/02/2026 01:43 PST - Details)
Outside this guide's budget at today's price.
Ranks ninth with 4 other stated details: area over 5,000 sq ft, basement, drain hose and Energy Star. Its 120 pints figure falls in the 100 to 149 group.
Pros
- Title states 120 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title states Energy Star
- Area over 5,000 sq ft is stated
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
- Type is not stated
Good fit if
- For the 100 to 149 pints per day group
- For a basement listing with a drain hose named
Skip if
- If a pump is needed, it is not stated
- If crawl space is wanted, it is not named
Verdict: A 120 pints per day listing with a drain hose, Energy Star and a basement named.
10 Under 50 pints with the most details
GE Small Dehumidifier 25 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 1500 Sq Ft
- Pints per day
- Under 50 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Up to 1,500 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
$219.00 (as of 11/01/2026 23:02 PST - Details)
Ranks tenth: a stated 25 pints per day figure (under 50 group), then 4 other details (area up to 1,500 sq ft, basement, drain hose and small room). It states the smallest area figure of any pick.
Pros
- Title states 25 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title names basement, bedroom and bathroom
- Area up to 1,500 sq ft is stated
Cons
- Energy Star is not stated
- Pump is not stated
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
Good fit if
- For the under 50 pints group
- For a small room or basement title with a drain hose
Skip if
- If a capacity of 50 pints or more is wanted, this is 25
- If Energy Star matters, it is not stated
Verdict: A 25 pints per day listing that names a basement, a bedroom and a drain hose.
11 120 pints with an over 5,000 sq ft area
Waykar 120 Pints 6000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$289.99 (as of 11/02/2026 01:43 PST - Details)
Ranks eleventh with 3 other stated details beyond its 120 pints figure: area over 5,000 sq ft, basement and Energy Star. Its title does not name a pump or a drain hose.
Pros
- Title states 120 pints per day
- Title states Energy Star
- Area over 5,000 sq ft is stated
- Basement is named
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Drain hose is not named
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
Good fit if
- For the 100 to 149 pints per day group
- For a basement listing with a large area figure
Skip if
- If a drain hose is needed, it is not named
- If a pump is required, it is not stated
Verdict: A 120 pints per day listing with an over 5,000 sq ft area and Energy Star.
12 Midea listing with Energy Star and 50 pints
Midea 50 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$219.99 (as of 11/02/2026 00:05 PST - Details)
Ranks twelfth with 3 other stated details: area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, basement and Energy Star, with a 50 pints per day figure. It is the first of the two Midea picks.
Pros
- Title states 50 pints per day
- Title states Energy Star
- Basement is named in the title
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Drain hose is not named
- Type is not stated
Good fit if
- For a basement listing under the Midea brand
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a pump is needed, it is not stated
- If a drain hose is wanted, it is not named
Verdict: A Midea 50 pints per day listing with Energy Star and a basement named.
13 States 80 pints, Energy Star and a basement
Waykar 80 Pints 5000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$269.99 (as of 11/02/2026 01:43 PST - Details)
Ranks thirteenth with 3 other stated details: area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, basement and Energy Star. The title does not name a drain hose or a pump.
Pros
- Title states 80 pints per day
- Title states Energy Star
- Basement is named
- Area of 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft is stated
Cons
- Pump is not stated
- Drain hose is not named
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
Good fit if
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
- For a basement listing with Energy Star in the title
Skip if
- If a drain hose is needed, it is not named
- If a pump is required, it is not stated
Verdict: An 80 pints per day listing that names a basement and Energy Star.
14 Midea pick with a stated pump
Midea 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Pump included
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$263.55 (as of 11/02/2026 00:05 PST - Details)
Ranks fourteenth with 3 other stated details: area 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft, pump and Energy Star. It is one of the four picks whose title states a pump comes with the unit, but it does not name a basement or a drain hose.
Pros
- Title states a pump comes with it
- Title states 50 pints per day
- Title states Energy Star
- Area of 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft is stated
Cons
- Basement is not named
- Drain hose is not named
- Wi-Fi or app is not stated
Good fit if
- For a pick where a pump is stated to come with the unit
- For the 50 to 99 pints per day group
Skip if
- If a basement use must be named, it is not here
- If a drain hose is needed, it is not named
Verdict: A Midea pick stating a pump and Energy Star, with no basement named.
15 Names a basement, bedroom and drain hose
GE Dehumidifier 35 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 3000 Sq
- Pints per day
- Under 50 pints
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
$215.99 (as of 11/01/2026 23:02 PST - Details)
Ranks fifteenth with 3 other stated details beyond its 35 pints figure: basement, drain hose and small room. The title lists no area figure, which the pool reads as not stated by the seller.
Pros
- Title states 35 pints per day
- Title names a drain hose
- Title names basement, bedroom and bathroom
Cons
- Area is not stated by the seller
- Pump is not stated
- Energy Star is not stated
Good fit if
- For the under 50 pints group
- For a basement or small room title with a drain hose named
Skip if
- If an area figure matters, none is stated
- If a pump is required, it is not stated
Verdict: A 35 pints per day listing naming a basement, a bedroom and a drain hose.
Side by side
| # | Dehumidifier | Pints per day | Area (sq ft) | Type | Whole house | Pump included | Drain hose included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEOCKY Dehumidifier | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | AEOCKY Dehumidifier | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Home | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | not stated | Yes |
| 4 | AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Most Efficient 2025 Dehumidifier | 50 to 99 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 5 | Waykar 80 Pints 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Home | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 6 | AEOCKY 5000Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Basement | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 7 | GE Dehumidifier with Pump & Hose | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | GE Dehumidifier | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 9 | Waykar 6000 Sq.Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement & Home | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 10 | GE Small Dehumidifier 25 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 1500 Sq Ft | Under 50 pints | Up to 1,500 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 11 | Waykar 120 Pints 6000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 12 | Midea 50 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 13 | Waykar 80 Pints 5000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | not stated | Yes |
| 14 | Midea 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Pump | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | Yes | not stated |
| 15 | GE Dehumidifier 35 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 3000 Sq | Under 50 pints | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
How we picked
The pool held 21 priced listings whose live price was under $300 when the pool was read, the window this under $300 guide covers. Of those, 15 are picked here. The dehumidifiers are compared on the details stated in each listing title and on the live price each listing prints. Picks are ordered by whether the title states a capacity figure first (a stated pints per day figure before one that does not), then by how many other details the title states (area, type, pump, drain hose, whole house, commercial, basement, crawl space, small room, Energy Star, Wi-Fi or app; most first), then by the order in the pool file. The price never ranks a pick.
How to choose
What 'under $300' means in this guide
This guide covers listings whose live price was under $300 when the pool was read. The window for this guide is the under $300 price band, and it does not include cheaper units. Each page on this site prints the current price with the time it was read, which is what the price window refers to. A listing is never ranked by its price.
Pints per day: what the title figure is
Each pick states a pints per day figure in its title, and this guide groups it: under 50, 50 to 99, 100 to 149 or 150 and more pints per day. The figure is the seller's own. The measuring standard behind it is not read here, and the DOE changed how dehumidifiers are rated from 2020, so a given unit can carry two pint figures. The ENERGY STAR dehumidifier page and the DOE consumer page explain the change.
Pump, drain hose or neither named
Some listings state that a pump comes with the unit, and some name a drain hose or continuous drain in the title. A listing may state both, one, or neither. When neither is named, this guide writes that neither is stated by the seller. No hose length or lift height is given here: the maker's manual is where those belong.
Basement, crawl space or small room in the title
The title may name a basement, a crawl space, a small room (bedroom, bathroom, closet or office), a whole house, or a commercial or industrial use. Those words are quoted as the room the title names, never as a promise that the unit suits that room or protects a structure.
Area figures as the seller's own
A few listings print an area figure in square feet. This guide repeats it only as the title states, grouped as up to 1,500, 1,501 to 3,000, 3,001 to 5,000 or over 5,000 sq ft, and never adds or compares the figures across units.
What this guide leaves out (and why)
The catalogue has no data for noise, energy use, power draw, bucket size, hose length, operating temperature, filter type, durability or app quality. No pick is described as quiet, efficient or fast, and no health or mold claim is made. The ENERGY STAR product page and the EPA and CDC mold pages are where the official guidance lives.
Questions
What does 'under $300' mean in this guide?
This guide covers dehumidifier listings whose live price was under $300 when the pool was read. The window for this guide is the under $300 price band, and cheaper units are not part of the comparison. Each listing on this site shows its live price and the time it was read, which is what 'under $300' refers to here.
How is the pints per day figure read?
The pints per day figure is the one printed in each listing's title, grouped as under 50, 50 to 99, 100 to 149 or 150 and more pints per day. The measuring standard behind the figure is not read in this guide. The DOE changed how dehumidifiers are rated from 2020, so a given unit can carry two pint figures; the ENERGY STAR dehumidifier page and the DOE consumer page explain the change.
Which picks state a pump?
Four of the 15 picks state that a pump comes with the unit: the two highest ranked AEOCKY listings, the GE 50 pint with pump and hose listing, and the Midea 50 pint with pump listing. When a title names a drain hose as well, both details are quoted. No lift height is given here; the maker's manual covers what the pump can do.
Does this guide cover noise, energy use, mold or health?
No. The catalogue has no data for noise, energy use, power draw or drying speed, and this guide makes no health or mold claim. For mold and moisture guidance, the EPA and CDC pages in the sources are the official place to read. For a pick's operating details, the maker's own page is where they belong.
What does Energy Star mean here?
A listing whose title says Energy Star is quoted as saying it. The guide never claims a certified unit uses less power or costs less to run. The ENERGY STAR dehumidifier page in the sources explains the label and the buying guidance for capacity and sizing.
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