A “factory seconds” framework 13 might fit your budget, and you get a laptop that is easily repairable and upgradeable. The 11th gen i7 version that starts at $500 is what I have been using for a couple of years now and still runs great.
They also have refurbished laptops, but those seem to start a little bit more expensive.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Design-Toscano-62-5-in-H-x-171-in-W-Multiple-Colors-Finishes-Dinosaur-Garden-Statue/5015136405