iPhone 3GS value and used prices
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used iPhone 3GS sells for about $40. That is 8% of its $499 launch price. Techfare tracked 17 sold listings in the last 30 days.
Last updated
- Launch price: $499
- Released: Jun 19, 2009
iPhone 3GS prices by storage and condition
Average sold prices from recent completed listings.
| Storage | Pre-Owned | Parts Only |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | $35.19 | $27.44 |
| 32 GB | $47.08 | $50.00 |
iPhone 3GS price history
- Typical selling range: $26 to $57
- Price change over the past year: -4.5% ($38 to $36)
Recent iPhone 3GS sales
- $20.00 on Nov 7, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $47.50 on Nov 7, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $39.99 on Nov 7, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $35.00 on Nov 3, 2026 (16 GB / AT&T)
- $34.99 on Nov 1, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
iPhone 3GS specs
- category: Smartphones
- storage: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
- colors: Black, White
- msrp tiers: $499 (8 GB) - $599 (16 GB) - $699 (32 GB)
iPhone 3GS value FAQ
- How much is the iPhone 3GS worth?
About $40 used as of Nov 7, 2026, with most sales between $26 and $57. Storage and condition move the price the most.
- How well does the iPhone 3GS hold its value?
It keeps about 8% of its $499 launch price since its Jun 19, 2009 release.
- Which iPhone 3GS configuration sells for the most?
The 32 GB version, at about $50.
Compare similar models
- Apple iPhone 3G $36.97
- Apple iPhone 4 $34.06
- Apple iPhone 4s $39.91
- Apple iPhone 5 $36.66
- Apple iPhone 5c $34.44
- Apple iPhone 5s $35.44