Not all patio chairs are expensive. Some are much cheaper than you’d imagine, especially plastic chairs and those on clearance. But the average price of patio chairs is higher than it used to be because there’s a rising demand and decreased supply. Supply chain issues have led to patio furniture shortages. Some chairs are expensive, too, because of the high-quality materials. Wrought iron chairs, for example, are more expensive than regular plastic chairs. You’ll also pay more for well-known brands and USA-made patio chairs vs imported chairs.