Sep 11, 2026

6 Best Things To Buy at Target This Fall, All $40 or Less

Written by Jordan Rosenfeld
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Edited by Zuri Anderson
6 Best Things To Buy at Target This Fall, All $40 or Less

Enjoy all that summer has to offer now because fall will be here before you know it—which, for many people, is a wonderful thing.

With its colorfully turning foliage, cooler temperatures and seasonal delights, fall is a great season if you’re prepared. A great way to get prepared is to hit up Target for deals.

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The popular retailer has no shortage of electronics, household essentials and weather accessories to make sure you're ready for the upcoming season -- all for around $40.

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  • Price: $39.99 (typically $79.99)

Adults need backpacks, too, for work and leisure. You’ll want to get yours before you get caught up in both the chaos and the price hikes around back-to-school season for the youngsters. Swiss Gear’s laptop backpack is durable and lightweight, with room for a 16-inch laptop, a water bottle, pens, and other important items.

  • Price: $40.99 (typically $58)

Summer months can be rough on floors and carpeting, especially if you have an active household, or kids and pets. While you may not have the funds to redo floors, these lovely runners by Adirondack can refresh hallways and well-traveled spots, and their non-shedding nap won’t add to dust.

  • Price: $39.97 (typically $69.99)

Get ahead of the holiday turkey or roast carving, and stop making your work in the kitchen harder than it needs to be by relying on old, dull knives. EuroHome’s five-piece stainless steel knife set will make you wonder how you were cutting anything before. They come with an with an acrylic stand and sharp-edged blades that don’t require sharpening.

  • Price: $13.99 each dumbbell

Get ahead of the change in temps by being ready to keep your fitness levels high at home. Strength training is considered one of the best forms of exercise for people of all ages, and it doesn’t require fancy equipment—just some basic dumbbells can get the job done with the right number of repetitions and form. Start with a set of CAP 10-pound dumbbells with contoured handle (sold separately).

  • Price: $24.75 women’s, $37.99 men’s (typically $45 for both)

Depending on what part of the country you live in, weather forecasters are promising an El Nino year, which can bring flood-level amounts of rain and heavy snowpack. Be prepared for all weather—or even just the garden, with a sturdy pair of A New Day women’s river tall boots, which come to mid-calf, or Bangka men’s waterproof slip-resistant work boots.

  • Price: $8

Put away your spring and summer clothes, toys or other household items in these neatly contained 32-quart clear storage bins with latches. They’re the perfect size to slide under a bed, or to stack neatly on top of each other in a closet or storage unit. At this price, you can afford enough to pack up an entire wardrobe.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Written by
Jordan Rosenfeld
Edited by
Zuri Anderson