iPad 9th Generation Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

The iPad (9th generation) is the model Apple released in September 2021 as its low-cost entry tablet. It keeps the older design with a Home button and a Lightning port. Apple stopped selling it in May 2024, so there is no current Apple list price for it.

If you are shopping for one now, you are looking at leftover new stock, refurbished units, or used devices. Those prices are set by each seller, change often, and depend on storage, condition, and whether the tablet has cellular. Apple's launch prices are the reference point.

Apple listed the Wi-Fi model at $329 and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model at $459 at launch, according to Apple Newsroom. Wikipedia gives the same introductory price for the base model, $329.

Those figures describe the original Apple price. They are not what a unit costs today, and sellers do not follow them. Check live listings and recent sold prices for the storage size and condition you want.

The price did not drop immediately when the next model arrived. When Apple launched the iPad 10th generation in October 2022, the 9th generation Wi-Fi model stayed on sale at $329, which is the same as its original launch price.

That is useful if you see an old article quoting a lower or higher figure. Over time, used and refurbished prices usually settle below the original price, but there is no fixed schedule for that, and it depends on supply in the market where you are shopping.

The iPad 9th generation works with the first-generation Apple Pencil and Apple's Smart Keyboard. Both were sold separately at launch.

The Apple Pencil (1st generation) was listed at $99 and the Smart Keyboard for iPad at $159. If a used listing mentions a Pencil or keyboard, confirm that it is included and that it is the correct generation. An accessory that fits another model will not necessarily work.

• Storage: Larger capacities cost more. Think about apps, photos, and offline video.
• Wi-Fi vs. Cellular: Cellular models only add value if you will use a data plan.
• Battery condition: Ask about battery health on older tablets, or look for a return window long enough to test it.
• Activation Lock: Confirm the seller has signed out of their Apple Account. A locked iPad cannot be set up.
• Software support: An older iPad may stop receiving the newest iPadOS features. Check Apple's iPadOS compatibility list for the current version.
• Warranty and returns: Terms vary a lot between refurbishers, retailers, and private sellers.

The launch gap between the two versions was the difference between $329 and $459. A Wi-Fi model connects only through a wireless network. A Wi-Fi + Cellular model can also use a mobile data plan, which is billed separately by your carrier. If you mostly use the tablet at home or on a phone hotspot, the Wi-Fi model is the cheaper and simpler choice. Pay the extra only if you need a connection away from Wi-Fi and will actually buy a data plan.

Apple's refurbished store, when it has stock, is the most predictable option and includes Apple's refurbished warranty. Retailers and carriers may have remaining new units. Marketplaces and local resale tend to be cheaper but carry more risk, so read the seller's ratings, ask for photos of the actual device, and check the return policy.

The 9th generation is an older, entry-level design, so the price you pay should reflect that. It can suit reading, streaming, video calls, and basic note-taking, and a child's first tablet is a common use. It is a weaker fit if you want the newest features, a modern design, or many years of software updates.

Set a ceiling before you shop and compare it with the current price of Apple's newer entry iPad. If a used 9th generation costs close to a newer model, the newer one usually offers more for the money and comes with a longer warranty and support window. If the used price is far lower, the older tablet may be enough for your needs.

• Verify the generation. Several iPad models look alike, and listing titles are sometimes wrong.
• Compare the asking price against Apple's original price above and against newer models.
• Be cautious with listings that show only stock photos.
• Keep payment inside the platform so buyer protection applies.
• If a price looks too low, the iPad may be locked, damaged, or a different model.