Cheap cat litter has to fit the budget week after week. We want good cat litter, at a budget price, so there needs to be a balancing act. A good, reliable cat litter at a good price.
All of the cheap cat litters chosen here are clumping litters, because they are the most popular type of cat litter.
Clumping cat litter is popular because it is relatively easy to keep the litter box clean
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The scooped clumps of litter can be discarded with regular scooping and then the whole box of litter only needs to be replaced when necessary.
October 2026 – This article is updated to reflect current prices. I must say that I am still agreeably surprised to see that the cost of most of these cat litters had remained pretty stable in price. I have outlined any price increases or stable prices in the article. Pretty hard to go past Frisco on Chewy. Now that is pretty amazing, given the current economic climate.
Good Value Cat Litters That Do A Good Job
How Can I Save Money On Cat Litter?
1.Frisco Lavender Fields Cat Clumping Cat Litter 40lb bag=48c lb
2. Arm & Hammer Litter Double Duty Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter 40lb box=50c lb
3. Tidy Cats Instant Action Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter– 35 lb pail= 57c lb
4. Tidy Cats 24/7 Performance Clumping Clay Cat Litter – 35lb pail=57c lb BUT 34lb pail refill bag is 52c lb
5. Dr Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Clumping Cat Litter – 40lb bag= 58c lb
6. Arm & Hammer Litter Clump & Seal Multi-Cat Scented 28lb box=72c lb
What Is A Cheap Alternative To Cat Litter?
How Can I Save Money On Cat Litter?
Saving money on cat litter depends on what factors are important to you.
When you look at the price per pound in the list above, your eyes are naturally drawn to the cheapest litter.
The cheapest cat litter is still Frisco by the way and has been since 2019. They must be going for a record.
However Frisco litter comes in a bag that is not resealable and some people have had litter spilt in the box when it arrived.
No biggie in the big scheme of things but if you would prefer the litter to arrive in a pail or a jug, you may be prepared to pay that bit extra for the convenience.
Now what my brain thinks here, is buy the litter in the pail first and then going forward buy the cheaper litter in the bag and just fill the pail.
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If you are looking for other features such as less dust, less odors, less tracking, then that is something else to factor into your cheap litter choice.
If you do buy some cat litter that you aren’t too keen on, there are lots of surprising uses around the home for cat litter. Unused cat litter won’t go to waste.
Note: Different size product bags may alter the price of the litter. I think as consumers we are all pretty used to that happening these days. The product shrinks and the price increases.
Frisco has consistently been the lowest price among popular clumping cat litter brands reviewed here. The price may change slightly, allowing for retailers altering prices.
1. Frisco Multi Clumping Cat Litter Lavender Fields
October 2026 40-lb bag = 48c lb (A 3 cent increase)
Price wise and performance wise, Frisco is a top choice for a cheap clumping cat litter that performs well.
Features
Clumps Quickly
Frisco clumping cat litter is designed to stop liquid before it reaches the bottom of the box meaning that it clumps quickly and that liners are not needed.
The manufacturer specifies that if one cat is using the box, the litter should be changed approximately 1.5 – 2 weeks to get the benefits stated.
Negligible Dust
Another positive according to many reviewers, is that there is negligible dust or even no dust when pouring the litter into the litter tray. This is a big plus for many people and even more so if you suffer from allergies.
That in turn means less dust on surfaces near the litter box. This also means that everyone, you (the family) and the cat are not breathing in dust from the cat litter. Read some of the reviews here.
Low Tracking
This budget cat litter is low tracking. This can be dependent on your cat and the type of litter box used. A litter box with higher sides will help reduce litter being flung far and wide.
Fine Granules
The granules are fine soft granules but not as fine as sand. It is not uncomfortable for a Sphynx or Cornish Rex to step on (as these cats don’t have the padding of fur between their toes).
Pros
Low tracking and low dust.
The budget cost is substantially less per pound than other litters.
Cons
The plastic bag that the cat litter comes in, does not have a resealable top and can be awkward to manage. Think about decanting into a litter storage container.