Wife and I went shopping for a US phone on our last visit, decided all the options were far too expensive for our 2 months needs.
Eventually went to the local Rite-Aid ( chain pharmacy and general store ) and got ... Phone, Sim-card, $30 pre-pay voucher, voucher for 'double-minutes' for life for every time we top-up our pre-pay account, belt holster/case, charger, Blue-tooth handsfree gadget.
All for $8.00. Total. ( on "Special" clearance Sale )
Occasionally one wins one.