How much are apples this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., apples are on sale for $1.83/lb on average, 13% below usual for late October. Apples are in season now. They’re usually cheapest in October, November and December.
$1.83/lb
Great price
New-crop apples, fresh from the fall harvest.13% below usual for late October. In season.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Price | $2.23 | $2.43 | $2.53 | $2.63 | $2.50 | $2.75 | $2.65 | $2.51 | $2.26 | $2.09 | $2.07 | $2.12 |
- Quality nowExcellent. New-crop apples, fresh from the fall harvest.
- Best qualitySeptember, October, November and December
- Usually cheapestOctober, November and December
- Most often on saleSeptember, October and December
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do apples cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., apples are on sale for $1.83/lb on average, 13% below usual for late October.
Are apples in season right now?
Apples are in season now.
When are apples cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for apples were lowest in October, November and December, and they were most often on sale in September, October and December.