I was able to purchase a semi second-hand pump from a family member at a great price. However a lot of insurance companies will provide reimbursements for breast pumps after baby is born.
I purchased a medela pump in style (metro bag) this set retails for between 3-400$. While buying used equipment isn't recommended by the manufacturer you could buy a used system for the motor itself, but purchase your own tubes/horns etc for sanitary reasons...just the same as you could rent a hospital pump.
You will definitely want a double electric setup, and a nursing bra is a huge plus! At first I was holding and pumping then I purchased a nursing bra that holds the pumps right inside for hands free use. Its faster and easier! Double pump hands free! A cheaper alternative to a nursing or pumping bra is to buy a sports bra and cut a slit large enough for the horn to fit through. Yes you will have a giant hole in your bra, but its easily covered by your breast pads.
If you are able I recomend a second setup for travel. I have my pump "station" next to my bed where I don't have to move or rearrange thing. For now I have a battery operated single pump and a hand pump for travel, but I will have a second double electric setup once I recieve the one from my insurance. This one will be kept in the car for travel and visits with family etc.
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