Light stands can cost anywhere from $30 all the way up to a few hundred dollars. The price of the light stand will vary depending on the materials that the light stand is made of, what kind of arm it has, max height, and weight load capacity. Generally speaking, light stands that are designed to hold expensive, heavy lights will be more expensive because they have a more robust build quality. Keep in mind that in most situations, you will need at least two light stands to support your key and fill lights.