How much would you pay for an Air M1 (8GB, 256GB) these days

I'm looking for a cheap option for my daughter mostly for MS Office (and maybe Sims 4 :D). We all use Macs by now and I would like her to use it as well. I have enough experience with Windows to also maintain a Windows device, I just don't see any reason to use it anymore except that they are available at cheaper prices.

Used M1 Airs are still around 500 EUR, but I would actually prefer to buy a new one. Are these still around or what do you think would be the cheapest option for a new Mx Air?

I've seen some M1s for around 800, which is not that much less then I paid for my wife's 4-5 years ago.