iPhone 3GS value and used prices
As of Oct 15, 2026, a used iPhone 3GS sells for about $43. That is 9% of its $499 launch price. Techfare tracked 25 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 | $39.07 | $20.13 |
| 32 GB | $59.44 | $24.99 |
iPhone 3GS price history
- Typical selling range: $27 to $57
- Price change over the past year: +14.3% ($35 to $40)
Recent iPhone 3GS sales
- $39.71 on Oct 15, 2026 (16 GB / Unlocked)
- $49.99 on Oct 14, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $65.79 on Oct 11, 2026 (16 GB / AT&T)
- $30.00 on Oct 11, 2026 (16 GB / AT&T)
- $37.85 on Oct 10, 2026 (16 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 $43 used as of Oct 15, 2026, with most sales between $27 and $57. Storage and condition move the price the most.
- How well does the iPhone 3GS hold its value?
It keeps about 9% 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 $59.
Compare similar models
- Apple iPhone 3G $35.92
- Apple iPhone 4 $33.46
- Apple iPhone 4s $36.15
- Apple iPhone 5 $35.37
- Apple iPhone 5c $33.71
- Apple iPhone 5s $38.57