Inexpensive doesn’t have to mean cheap! If you’re looking for a thoughtful and inexpensive gift for a good neighbor, we’ve got you covered. This article will show you some of the best inexpensive thank you gift ideas without breaking the bank.
Since it’s nearly impossible to get a good estimate of what people like, trying to come up with something that somebody will appreciate on your own can be hard. Luckily, there are plenty of things that cost even less than ten dollars and still make for great gifts!
Useful Gifts
What do you get the neighbor that has everything? Something useful they don’t have already, of course, like a new type of appliance or gadget they haven’t thought of themselves. Giving gifts can’t be impersonal, it should come from the heart.
But what if your giftee is someone who visits your house about three times a year, who you don’t really know that well, but want to give a memorable gift that is inexpensive but not cheap? What then? You might want to consider that appliances or gadgets are always a safe bet when the giftee isn’t your bestie.
1. Mini Maker for Individual Waffles, Hash Browns, Keto Chaffles
This DASH Mini Maker is compact and portable for people who want to make healthy low-carbohydrate meals on the go. This Mini Maker is a great kitchen appliance for making individual waffles, hash browns, and keto chaffles at home.
It’s equipped with several cooking modes for convenient customization, so you can make just about anything your heart desires. Whether you’re looking to balance out a carb-heavy diet or simply want to experiment in the kitchen, it is an excellent way to add diversity and flavor to your breakfast (or lunch) routine.
And with a non-stick coating for easy release and no mess clean-up, we’re confident this is the ideal appliance your neighbor needs. The perfect waffle consistency is crisp on the outside but soft on the inside—something this waffle maker will do for you in moments.
2. Burt’s Bees Gift Set
This is for the gal who loves to keep her hands and nails in good condition! There’s nothing that keeps this woman’s beauty more on point than great-looking hands, so she needs some essentials. These Burt’s Bees products will help her keep her hands soft, smooth, and nourished.
This gift set includes 3 hand repair moisturizing products; 2 creams and a cuticle cream—each made of different all-natural ingredients. Each product is designed to restore moisture, nourish dry hands and protect against future dryness with natural ingredients like almond milk, shea butter, and lemon butter.
These three products come together as one complete, neatly packaged gift set all within a box that includes gloves to help protect your hands. This is one of those times when the simple things in life can make a world of difference.
3. BePuzzled Original 3D Crystal Jigsaw Puzzle
This is the perfect brain-teaser and hour-relaxer for the neighbor who enjoys puzzles. Owl lovers will be delighted with this work of art.
Seen as one of the best puzzles in the world, this is an advanced puzzle challenge for adults and kids ages 12 and up, who want a challenging brain-teaser that will leave them feeling accomplished.
There are 42 sleek interconnecting pieces—each one distinct from the other—so it’s a real brain-teaser!
Home Decor Gifts
Everybody loves gifting friends, family and acquaintances with home décor items because they are not only practical and budget-friendly but also an easy way to make someone’s space more beautiful. Whether you know someone who is just starting out on their own or who simply has been looking to update their space, these gift ideas are all guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
4. Motion Activated Toilet Bowl Night Lights
This might seem like an unusual thank you gift, but people always appreciate something useful, no matter what the occasion. Ever have trouble using the toilet in the dark? Tired of being blinded by a bright light every time you walk into your bathroom?
This set features 2 toilet lights so you never have to go without light again. It’s designed to set up without any hassle as well.
5. JHENG Scented Candles Gift Set
This candle gift set is a perfect choice. With twelve soy wax aromatherapy candles in 6 different scents, this set will delight even the pickiest neighbor on your thank you list. The candles are smoke-free and long-lasting for a relaxing experience.
Not only does this set smell amazing, but the colors are beautiful too. The candles are a great decorative accent for interior design lovers, or people who just like beautiful things.
6. Amazon Collection Celtic Pendant Necklaces
The classic cross on a chain is the perfect accessory for a woman of Christian faith. Celtic cross jewellery has been used by various cultures for centuries. Ancient crosses were made during the Iron Age by various cultures, and in Scandinavia, they were used in battle as amulets of protection.
A cross is the best way to show how much our Lord Jesus Christ loves us. Good thoughts and high-quality materials are used in production to make it an outstanding piece of jewellery.
7. You’re Awesome Mug
There is no better way of expressing thank you in an inexpensive way than a mug printed with your message of appreciation. This can be your way of saying to someone, “You might forget how awesome you are, but I will always remember”.
You can be sure that not only will it give them an extra warm feeling when they have the first cup of coffee of the day, but they will remember that you appreciate them enough to tell them in this thoughtful way.
8. Blue Mountain Arts Miniature Easel Print with Magnet
This easel magnet print is the sweetest way to say thank you even if you aren’t actually present to do so in person. Most people know that refrigerator magnets are an affordable, creative, fun and practical way to decorate your refrigerator with something that is personal and unique to you.
A fridge magnet can be both a source of inspiration as well as a surface on which to write lists, reminders etc., or, as in this case, just to have that warm feeling about someone you know well and miss.
9. Lavender Heated Neck Wrap 
Anxiety and stress are unfortunately becoming a part of our everyday lives, especially in this hectic modern age.
This comforting “warmie” to destress the neck and eye muscles has a unique message, “Say thank you to yourself when you self-care”. The aromatherapy storage bags to destress the eye and neck area are filled with lavender and beads which you can heat in the microwave to apply fragrant, soothing heat to your stressed face and neck muscles.
10. Let Your Light Shine Matthew 5:16, A Box of Blessings 
Do you have a friend who is a Christian and is always at hand to help out? This is the perfect way to say “Thank you for all you do”. Some faith-driven folk carry a small hand pocket bible with them, but others prefer a gift like this—101 little verses to pick from to remind them of their faith and encourage them throughout the day. This little box of Christian “comfort candy” is decorated with soft flowers and other reminders of the beauty of their faith.
11. “Thank You” 3-in-1 Gift Pens
Stylus + ballpoint pen + LED light—all in one! Now that’s what we call a triple threat. Why? Well, because this little gadget is every bit as functional as it is stylish and practical.
The Thank You 3-in-1 Pen is the perfect gift for anyone with a smartphone or touch screen device (including tablets).
This is really an ideal gift for any boss, coworker, wife, husband, or a good neighbor in your life.
12. Wooden Hanging Heart Plaque-Sign Gift
Do you have a neighbor who is always at hand and never says no? Now is the time to say thank you for that greatest home gift of all – a friendly neighbor!
You’ll love the rustic, welcoming look of this wooden sign. This sign is a treasured keepsake and would make the perfect gift for any occasion. Your neighbor can hang it on their porch to welcome guests as they arrive and say goodbye when they leave.
13. Owl Pot Ceramic Serial Set 
Some people love owls because they’re cute. Still others simply see owls as an emblem of wisdom, intelligence and success. The truth is that there is no one reason why some people love owls, but once an owl-lover, always an owl-lover. If your favorite owl-loving neighbor is also a plant lover, here is the perfect way to say thank you with a planter set in the design of six ceramic owls.
They’re great for decoration, can be used on the desk, work well with succulents, and even other plants, make a perfect gift idea, and are made out of ceramic to prevent rusting.
15. Beer Chiller Sticks for Bottles 
You stop by the supermarket, buy your beers and, of course, off-the-shelf they are still warm!
Introducing the newest innovation in bottle cooling! These stainless steel beer chiller sticks can be put into your cold drink to chill them, and when it’s time to go, they fit right on the top of your beer bottles so you can take them with you. This set includes two Beer Chiller Sticks that come in a reusable storage pouch that fits anywhere inside a backpack or cooler.
In summary
If you want to show someone how much you care about them, or how grateful you are for all they mean to you, there are a few ways to say thank you. And the first one—the simplest way—is saying thank you with a smile on your face in person. However, if that’s not possible or applicable, the above offers a different solution—saying thank you with a meaningful, inexpensive gift.