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13 Most Affordable Chanel Bags As Of 2024

By: Author Christine Rogador

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Are you looking for the most affordable Chanel handbags in 2024?

Since the pandemic started, there was a sudden surge in the demand of luxury handbags. From Hermès to Louis Vuitton to the House of Chanel, a long line of clients both online and walk-in have come rushing in to purchase a so-called “handbag of the moment.”

As an institution in France, Chanel stands for luxury and opulence. From the timeless Classic Flap to the trendy puffed drawstring bag, the house has already proven to be quite a status symbol.

Apparently, only a few people can afford to have one of those expensive French handbag brands in their closet. With the frequent price increase and rarity of their pieces, most people can only wish upon a star that someday they may find their luck on an affordable article. Luckily, there are several Chanel bags that you can actually own for below $5,000 in 2024.

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If you are bag-hauling on a budget or someone who is just starting to mount a Chanel bag collection, here are the 13 of the most affordable Chanel handbags you can buy as of 2024.

1. Chanel 19 Pouch – starting at $1,311

This is one of the new designs Chanel came up with this season. Chanel 19 Pouch is like a cousin version of the Classic Flap, only this one has bigger quilts and a more narrow shape. It also comes with a CC flap two compartments that can fit cards, a small phone, a lipstick and maybe a small compact powder.

The bag sells really well with a starting price of $1,311, making it a delightful entry-level Chanel handbag.

2. Mini Bucket with Chain – $2,400

This is by far the cutest Chanel bag I have ever seen.

The small bucket comes with a white caviar leather in CC logo outside and the cute details I am loving so much. Despite its miniature state, the bag can take up quite a lot inside from toiletries to a phone and a power bank.

Chanel Mini Bucket with Chain is quite a steal by Chanel standards at $2,400.

3. Mini Business Affinity – $2,575

The Mini Business Affinity bag is like a mini version of Wallet On Chain, a classic Chanel piece, which has to be one of the most popular Chanel items because of its chic and stylish design. It has a zipper on the front and middle.

The only downside is that you cannot fit a lot inside. However, its cuteness more than makes up for the small dimensions!

4. Classic Wallet on Chain – $2,739

The Classic Wallet on Chain – or the WOC, as everyone calls it – is a great substitute for a classic Chanel flap. It is a great investment as well as a good starting point for getting a Chanel bag.

WOC is a funky bag yet classy and timeless which will make a great addition to your Chanel collection or an ideal first Chanel bag if you’re just starting.

5. Vanity Bag with Chain – starting at $3,116

This beauty is a legit stunner! With its ergonomic design, Chanel Vanity bag is a must-have in every Chanel collection. Also, the price point is not that high as this bag is one of the few cheapest Chanel handbags you can have.

Chanel Vanity Bag has a zipper compartment on top to fit your cards or small wallet and maybe a lipstick. The top handle as well gives off high-end vibes, fit for a gorgeous millenial woman.

As vanity bags are trendy now, this is good investment as it continues to trend in all bag-loving crowds.

6. Chanel Deauville Small Tote Bag – $3,534

When I first saw the pink canvas and lambskin version of this bag, I instantly fell in love with it!

Chanel Deauville tote bag is one of the best bags Chanel has ever made since the helm of Karl Lagerfeld. It may seem stylish and elegant but this bag is also convenient to use so buying one means you are having a piece of good investment.

Chanel Deauville tote bag is a working bag and can also be sporty due to its appearance.

7. Chanel Business Affinity Bag – $3,772

Stylish and chic, the Business Affinity bag is also practical as it can hold a lot of your essentials. It is a great piece of investment so your money goes to something you can really depend on when it comes to practicality.

Chanel Business Affinity bag comes with a top handle, which is a staple of a stylish working woman, and a sophisticated look. As fantastic as it is, it is not astonishing why this bag sells quickly online.

8. Mini Flap Bag – $3,977

One of Chanel’s hard-to-get bags now comes with a mini version. The Classic Mini Flap bag is now within your reach at a little below $4,000.

As a mini-me of the iconic Flap bag, the Classic Mini Flap is quite an arresting beauty with its elegant design and practicality. You can actually fit some basic things like a small alcohol, a lipstick, or some cards.

9. Clutch Chain – $4,000

A new version of the WOC, Clutch Chain is the retro, old style that is a reflection of Chanel’s rich history as a famed French fashion house.

Adorned with a CC logo in the front, the bag is a symbol of luxury in minimal style. This beauty comes in lambskin and caviar leather.

10. Small Vanity Case – $4,000

A seasoned handbag is something you wouldn’t want to miss and even with the ever-changing fashion trends, this beauty seems to prove its timeless stature. Either you buy it now or in the near future, Chanel small vanity case is sure going a forever icon in your wardrobe.

A runway piece from the latest Chanel show in 2024 this bag is box-shaped with a zipper compartment inside. This shape makes the bag luxurious and stylish.

The small case can fill your basic things too like an iPhone, a lipstick, or an alcohol. You can also place your cards inside the zipper compartment.  Probably the most sought-after colors of this bag are burgundy and unicorn (a mix of pink and blue and some of the colors in the rainbow).

11. Mini Bowling Bag – $4,172

Inspired by a Chanel camera bag that slated popularity in the early 1980s, the Mini Bowling bag is something to behold.

The bag is rectangular in shape and is spacious with enough essentials to hold like makeup, perfume, cell phone, small book, mirror, alcohol spray, and a lot more. This is a practical bag to carry when going out for a day shopping or just strolling around.

12. Small Chanel Boy Messenger Bag – $4,743

This bag is the mini version of the iconic Chanel Le Boy bag. It emits casual vibes – funky, chic, and trendy. That is why a lot of millenials covet this design. It comes in caviar leather – a material known for durability – in a rounded boy-bag style.

Priced at less than $5,000, you can be assured of a quality article imbued with French elegance and history.

13. Small Chanel 22 Bag – $4,892

This Chanel bag debuted in the Spring-Summer 2024 as a runway piece. After the show, everyone seemed to be drooling over the bag style.

Referenced from a classic tote, Chanel 22 bag is an eye-candy with its pastel colors. The chain is beautifully luxurious in medium sizes, not your usual Chanel chain in flaps. The lambskin leather also feels buttery expensive, so it is nice to touch.

The bag also comes with a detachable pouch where you can keep your cards and cash. It is quite spacious so you do not have to worry about your stuff because it can fill a lot.