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A manual milling machine probably used from someone that took care of it.
I often see them under $1,500 if you can find a way to move it.

While you search for that you might be surprised and end up with a lathe and mill for that price.

Watch Craigslist - there's a few Bridgeports right now in your price range in the Philadelphia and NJ areas and I searched the NC area and found several hits for around $1,000 for the term milling machine.

I've had a few cases where a skilled craftsman has this stuff at their home shop and is just trying to be rid of it for one reason or another. I've brokered whole Bridgeports with tools for at little as $400 in the past.
I have a ShopTask mill/drill/lathe in my garage that I got for $1,000 with 2 large tool boxes of tools and the CNC mounts.

Just make sure you understand what power is actually available in your shop (single phase, 3 phase, etc...)