Most iPads sell for between $35 and $1,123 depending on the model. The newest iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) averages $1,123 in private sales . The base iPad (11th Gen) averages $416. Four factors set the final price: model and generation, condition, storage capacity and Wi-Fi or Cellular connectivity.
The selling method changes the payout as much as the model does. Private marketplace sales pay roughly twice the trade-in value for the same iPad on Swappa. Cash buyback offers reach $1,080 for a 2TB iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), according to BankMyCell. Apple Trade In pays up to $905, but only as Apple Store credit or an Apple Gift Card, not cash.
Here are the current values for the newest model in each of the 4 iPad lines:
Older iPads sell for less. The iPad (6th Gen), iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4 each average under $100 in private sales.
How Do You Find Your Exact iPad Model?
Open Settings > General > About to find the exact iPad model. The Model Name line shows the line and generation, such as iPad Air 11-inch (M3). The Model Number line shows a part number. Tap it once to reveal the A-number, such as A2152.
There are 3 ways to identify an iPad:
Settings app: Settings > General > About shows the Model Name, Model Number, storage capacity and serial number.
Back case: The A-number is printed in small text on the back of every iPad.
Serial number lookup: Apple’s Check Coverage page confirms the model from the serial number. Apple Trade In uses the serial number to produce an exact estimate.
The generation decides the price, not the product name alone. iPad Pro 11-inch covers several generations with very different values. The M1 model 2021 has a top offer of $520, while the M4 model 2024 has a top offer of $990. For a full model lookup guide, see What iPad Do I Have?
How Much Is Each iPad Worth in 2026?
iPad values range from under $100 for older base models to over $1,000 for the iPad Pro M4. The iPad Pro holds the highest values, followed by the iPad Air, the iPad mini and the base iPad.
Each table below uses 4 price columns:
Top buyback offer: The highest cash offer across 17 buyback stores, by storage tier
Average buyback offer: The typical cash offer across those stores
Private sale average: The average price on the Swappa marketplace
Trade-in value: The trade-in offer listed next to that price on Swappa
The top buyback offer is a ceiling for the best storage and condition. The average buyback offer reflects a more typical cash payout.
iPad Pro Value (M4, M2, M1)
iPad Pro models sell for up to $1,080 in cash buyback offers and up to $1,123 in private sales.
Storage creates the widest spread. A 2TB iPad Pro 13-inch M4 earns $390 more than the 256GB model. Apple Trade In pays up to $905 for an iPad Pro, as Apple credit. Cash quotes for every iPad Pro generation are on the Sell iPad Pro page.
iPad Air Value (M3, M2, M1)
iPad Air models sell for up to $670 in cash buyback offers and up to $771 in private sales.
The 13-inch models sell for $118 to $188 more than the 11-inch models of the same chip in private sales. Apple Trade In pays up to $510 for an iPad Air. Cash quotes for every iPad Air generation are on the Sell iPad Air page.
iPad mini Value (7th Gen, 6th Gen)
iPad mini models sell for up to $486 in private sales and up to $246 as a trade-in.
The iPad mini (6th Gen) sells for 67% of the 7th Gen’s private sale price, despite being 3 years older. Apple Trade In pays up to $320 for an iPad mini. Cash quotes for every iPad mini generation are on the Sell iPad mini page.
Base iPad Value (A16, 10th Gen, 9th Gen, 8th Gen, 7th Gen)
Base iPad models sell for up to $475 in cash buyback offers and up to $416 in private sales.
Base iPad values drop fastest by generation. The iPad 9th Gen sells for less than half of the iPad 11th Gen in private sales. Apple Trade In pays up to $280 for a base iPad.
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What Affects How Much Your iPad Sells For?
Seven factors set an iPad’s sale price: model and generation, condition, storage capacity, connectivity, lock status, battery health and engraving or accessories. Model and condition create the largest price gaps. Connectivity and accessories create the smallest.
Model and generation: Newer chips hold higher values. The iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024) averages $1,123 in private sales on Swappa. The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Gen, 2018) averages $384.
Condition: Damage cuts value more than any other factor. A 512GB iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) earns $545 in Good condition and $168 when broken. That is a $377 loss on the same iPad.
Storage capacity: Higher storage raises the offer by $130 to $230 across a model’s tiers. The iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th Gen ranges from $521 (128GB) to $751 (2TB) in top BankMyCell offers. Sellers never recover the full original storage upgrade cost. The iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) 2TB earns only $100 more than the 1TB model.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi + Cellular models earn $10 to $50 more than Wi-Fi models at buyback. The iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) has a top offer of $1,080 with Cellular and $1,030 with Wi-Fi only. Unlocked Cellular models earn more than carrier locked ones.
Lock status: Activation Lock, MDM lock and unpaid financing reduce or block a sale. Most buyback companies cannot process an iPad with Find My still on. Financing iPads need the balance paid off before trade-in. iPads reported lost or stolen receive no offer. WeBuyBackElectronics accepts locked iPads; see Can I Sell a Locked iPad for Cash?
Battery health: A weak or swollen battery lowers the offer. Apple Trade In quotes lower, sometimes far lower for a swollen battery or failed diagnostic test.
Engraving and accessories: Apple engraving has no impact on Apple Trade In value. Third-party engraving may lower it. Accessories add $0 to the base offer at most buyback companies and at Apple Trade In. An Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard earns more when sold on its own.
How Much Is a Broken or Cracked iPad Worth?
A broken or cracked iPad sells for $5 to $240 at cash buy back depending on the model and the damage. Newer models keep more value when damaged. A broken 512GB iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) still earns $168.
Here are the broken and cracked-screen values by model:
Buyback companies accept cracked, water-damaged and dead iPads. Private marketplaces do not. WeBuyBackElectronics buys cracked and broken but in resellable condition.
Is It Worth Repairing an iPad Before Selling?
Selling as it pays more than repairing for most iPad Air, iPad mini and base iPad models. Apple’s out of warranty repair costs exceed the value a repair adds:
iPad Air: $299–$469
iPad mini: $299–$399
Base iPad: $249–$369
An iPad Air 11-inch M3 shows the math. Its top broken offer is $208. Its top working offer is $505. The repair adds up to $297 in value, while the repair costs $299 to $469.
Are Old iPads Worth Anything?
Most old iPads still sell for $35 to $184 in private sales, but trade-in offers fall to $55 or less. Some of the oldest models receive no trade-in offer at all.
Here are the values for older iPads
Software support explains most of the drop. iPads keep value while they run current apps and security updates. Models that no longer receive iPadOS updates lose most of their resale demand.
iPads with no cash value still have 2 uses:
Recycling: Apple accepts old iPads for recycling through Apple Trade In.
Parts: Buyback companies and refurbishers strip non-working iPads for usable parts and recycle the rest.
How Much Value Does an iPad Lose Over Time?
iPads lose an average of 67.9% of their value since launch. The steepest loss happens in the first 2 months after launch. Depreciation then slows across the following 12 months and beyond..
How Much Does an iPad Lose in the First Year?
iPads lose 32% to 45% of their value in the first year, depending on the model.
The iPad Air (5th Gen) lost value fastest, at just over 16% per month. The iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd Gen) averaged 3.5% per month.
How Much Value Does an iPad Lose Over Its Lifetime?
Total depreciation ranges from 52.2% to 85.4% across iPad models, according to 2022 Annual Depreciation Report:
Lowest loss: iPad mini (6th Gen, 2021) at 52.2%
Average loss: all iPad models since 2017 at 67.9%
Highest loss: iPad 9.7-inch (5th Gen, 2017) at 85.4%
iPads depreciate slower than Android tablets. Samsung tablets lost an average of 84.3% across all models since 2017 in the same report. This chart shows the current private sale average for each base iPad generation. Older generations sell for a fraction of the newest model:
A 2017 base iPad sells for 21% of the 2025 model’s price.
Do iPad Prices Drop When Apple Releases a New Model?
Used Apple device prices fall 9% to 15% within 24 to 48 hours of a new model announcement and about 20% once the new model ships.
Which iPad Holds Its Value Best?
The iPad mini (6th Gen) and the iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd Gen, M1) hold their value best. The iPad mini (6th Gen) lost only 52.2% of its value since launch, the lowest of any iPad since 2017. SellCell named the iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd Gen) its best-performing tablet overall, at 56.7% depreciation.
Here is how each iPad line compares:
Why Do Some iPads Hold Value Better?
3 factors keep an iPad’s resale value high:
Long software support: iPads keep receiving iPadOS updates for years, which keeps older models usable and in demand. Swappa notes that iPads age well because of this support, compared with Android tablets.
Premium hardware: iPad Pro models use laptop-level chips and advanced displays, which keep demand high on the used market.
Steady buyer demand: Models with consistent demand lose value slowly after the first months.
Does the iPad Air Hold Its Value?
The iPad Air holds its value less consistently than the iPad mini or iPad Pro. The iPad Air (5th Gen) lost 32.1% of its value in its first 2 months. A newer chip alone does not guarantee strong resale value.
Where Can You Sell an iPad for the Most Money?
Private marketplaces such as Swappa and eBay pay the most money for an iPad: 10% to 20% more than cash buyback companies, according to BankMyCell. Cash buyback companies pay the most with the least effort. Apple, carriers, and retailers pay the least, and mostly in store credit.
Compared average offers across 5 iPad models at each type of buyer:
Private sales carry the most work and risk. Sellers create listings, answer buyers, ship the device, and pay marketplace fees.
Payout speed also differs. Apple’s online trade-in process takes 2 to 3 weeks. Swappa’s trade-in partners pay within a few business days. WeBuyBackElectronics pays same-day, with free shipping, accepts locked and broken iPads and returns the iPad free if the seller changes their mind.
Can You Sell an iPad to Apple for Cash?
No, Apple does not pay cash for iPads. Apple Trade In pays only as credit toward a new Apple purchase or as an Apple Gift Card. The maximum is $905 for an iPad Pro, $510 for an iPad Air, $320 for an iPad mini, and $280 for a base iPad (7 October 2026). Sellers who want cash use a buyback company or a private marketplace.
How Much Should You Ask for an iPad in a Private Sale?
Ask for a price close to the iPad’s recently completed sale price, adjusted for condition and fees. Follow 4 steps to set the price:
Check the Swappa average. Swappa lists the average sale price for each iPad model, such as $336 for the iPad (10th Gen).
Check eBay sold listings. Filter eBay results to “Sold items” to see what buyers actually paid, not what sellers asked.
Adjust for conditions. Conditions change the price within the same model. On Swappa in October 2026, a Mint iPad (10th Gen) 64GB Wi-Fi sold for $299–$343, while a Fair 64GB AT&T model sold for $206.
Subtract fees. Marketplaces charge seller fees. Swappa takes a small fee from each sale.
Use a tracked payment method such as PayPal, and ship only after the payment clears.A cash buyback offer skips listing, buyer messages, and fees. Compare both before choosing.
When Is the Best Time to Sell an iPad?
Sell an iPad 2 to 4 weeks before Apple’s next product announcement. Used prices drop sharply after an announcement as the depreciation section shows. Selling early captures the higher pre-announcement price.
There are 3 timing tactics to get a higher offer:
Sell before an Apple hardware event. New models push more used iPads onto the market, and that extra supply lowers trade-in values.
Lock the price early. WeBuyBackElectronics keeps an accepted quote locked until the iPad arrives, even if the market shifts. Lock the quote before an event to keep the pre-announcement price.
Sell during high-demand months. Tablets in good condition sell well in August and September, when students and parents shop for back-to-school devices, according to 4gadgets.
How Do You Prepare an iPad Before Selling It?
Back up, sign out, and erase the iPad before selling it. Follow these 5 steps:
Back up the data: Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back Up Now.
Turn off Find My: Settings > [your name] > Find My > Find My iPad, then switch it off.
Sign out of the Apple ID: Settings > [your name] > Sign Out.
Erase the iPad: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings (Apple: Erase iPad).
Remove the SIM card: Applies to Wi-Fi + Cellular models only.
An iPad with Find My still on stays locked to the owner’s Apple ID. Most buyers cannot process it. Apple’s step-by-step guide covers each step in detail.
Get an Instant Cash Quote for Your iPad
WeBuyBackElectronics buys iPads for cash with same-day payment. The process takes 3 steps: get an instant quote, ship the iPad free, and receive payment the same day. Every iPad line qualifies, including iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and base iPad models. Locked and broken but in resellable condition iPads are accepted.
Get a quote on the Sell iPad For the Most Cash Today page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check how much my iPad is worth?
Find the exact model in Settings > General > About, then compare 3 price sources: a cash buyback quote, the Swappa private sale average, and the Apple Trade In estimate. Apple’s estimate requires the iPad’s serial number.
Is it worth selling an old iPad?
Yes, most old iPads still sell for $35 to $184 in private sales. Trade-in offers are lower, at $55 or less. iPads with no offer still qualify for recycling through Apple Trade In.
How fast do you get paid for selling an iPad?
Payment takes from same-day to several weeks, depending on the buyer. WeBuyBackElectronics pays same-day. Swappa’s trade-in partners pay within a few business days. Apple’s online trade-in process takes 2 to 3 weeks and pays in Apple credit.
Do I need the original box or charger to sell an iPad?
No, the original box and charger are not required. Accessories do not change the base offer at most buyback companies. Apple Trade In also accepts iPads without accessories.
Will an iPad last 10 years?
Few iPads stay fully usable for 10 years, because older models stop receiving iPadOS updates. Resale value falls with software support. The iPad 9.7-inch (5th Gen, 2017) lost 85.4% of its value .
