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Affordable Student Desks for Remote Learning and Home Schooling

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As information from school districts around the country continues to evolve regarding the return to in-person school versus remote learning for the fall, I’ve heard from many friends who are struggling to find small, affordable desks for their kids to create a dedicated school-at-home work space.

Just about everyone I know has made IKEA their first stop, which makes sense because you can’t beat the price, but from what I’m hearing, desks at IKEA are almost completely out of stock. In fact, it seems that small desks are the new toilet paper, because they are sold out just about everywhere. A quick Google search yields frustrating results, because most of the inexpensive desks that pop up at the top of the search are also out of stock.

Pictures of six desks with text that reads small desks for remote learning under $100, $150, and $200

Since I know this is a challenge facing a lot of families right now, I decided to dig a little deeper, and I’ve come up with more than a dozen options for kids’ desks to fit various space, style, and price needs. In the list below, you’ll find student desk options broken down by price category, including under $100, under $150, and under $200, and I’ve included basic size details. Each of these desks are in stock and available as of the publishing of this post, but obviously desks are going fast!

Struggling With How to Fit a Desk Into Your Kid’s Room?

If you are struggling to figure out how you’ll fit a desk into your kid’s room, or even how to create a dedicated work from home space for yourself, consider using a small writing desk in place of a night stand.

In this post about home office ideas for small spaces, I show you how I created a compact but efficient work space for myself in the corner of our guest room, including tips on organizing the desktop to make the most of the small space.

White writing desk in place of nightstand in guest room with dark gray walls

Affordable Small Desk Options for Remote Learning and Homework

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SMALL DESKS UNDER $100

Photo Credit: Target

Hair Pin Writing Desk

The open storage on this 40" wide desk provides a convenient space to tuck away laptops, iPads, and school books. It's currently out of stock online, but available in stock in many Target store locations.

Photo Credit: Wayfair

Moyle Two-Drawer Desk

At just under 36" wide, this compact desk still offers two drawers for school supplies, and plenty of desktop space for school work.

Photo Credit: Wayfair

L-Shaped Bookshelf Desk

This L-shaped desk features a built in bookshelf that is perfect for small spaces. At just 36" x 23", this desk is great for a corner and provides students with a lot of storage in a small space.

Photo Credit: Wayfair

Parsons Desk In Multiple Colors

This simple, Parsons style writing desk is 39" wide with one drawer, and it is currently in stock and available in 4 different color options - white, black, oak, and black oak.

Photo Credit: Target

Wood & Metal Writing Desk

This 40" wide desk has a very spacious drawer with plenty of space for school supplies, and the back panel helps hide cords. This desk is not available online, but is currently in stock at numerous Target store locations.

Small Desks Under $150

Photo Credit: Bed Bath & Beyond

Dean Vanity Desk

At only 28" wide, this two drawer vanity desk is as mini as they come. If you're extra tight on space, this desk could be a great option!

Photo Credit: Wayfair

Turville Writing Desk

This 43" inch wide desk has two large drawers for organizing school supplies. It also comes in two other colors, but at present, only this color is in stock and ready to ship.

Photo Credit: Target

White Washed Writing Desk

This 42" wide writing desk comes in 6 colors, but currently only the white wash finish is available for shipping. However, other colors may still be available for pick up at your local Target store. If you need additional storage, the matching bookshelf is also available for under $100.

Sonoma Mocha Oak Desk

This 45" wide desk has a deep storage drawer, as well as open storage spaces ideal for a laptop and books.

Photo Credit: Wayfair

Cassiopeia Writing Desk

This 39" wide desk is currently available in both white and a fun bright blue color. The X-shaped base adds a little style, and the unique open storage on the end provides a spot to tuck away laptops and books at the end of the day.

Photo Credit: Wayfair

Oldcastle Desk With Center Drawer

This desk is larger than some of the others on the list, at 47" wide, but it boasts both a large drawer as well as open storage compartments ideal for books and laptops.

Small Desks Under $200

Photo Credit: Overstock

Wall Mounted Folding Desk

This wall mounted, folding desk is perfect for anyone who is very limited on space. This desk is just under 24" wide, and only 6" deep when folded up, making it the perfect compact solution in a bedroom, or even in a corner of the living room. The shallow drawer and shelves add additional storage to this very compact work space. The only downside is that the reviews indicate the assembly is a bit more challenging.

Photo Credit: Target

Blue Opalhouse Writing Desk

The detailed legs and gold pulls give this desk a little extra style, white the two drawers provide plenty of storage space in this 44" wide writing desk.

Photo Credit: Overstock

Two-Toned Leaning Desk

At under 34" wide, this two-toned leaning desk with built in bookshelves above provides lots of storage in a small amount of space!

Search Tips If None of These Small Desks Fit Your Needs

If none of the desks listed above fit your needs, try using the search terms “writing desk,” “laptop desk,” and “mini desk” as you shop online. Also keep in mind that many websites will allow you to filter your search results to just those desks that are currently in stock, as well as filtering by those under a certain price or size requirement. Using these tools can speed up your search for the perfect home schooling desk and let you get back to the business of enjoying your summer!

Pictures of five desks with text that reads affordable small desks for kids learning from home

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