Any ideas for a low-budget seating arrangement on my back patio?

Cinder block seating.

https://www.1001gardens.org/2016/06/10-amazing-cinder-block-benches/

Hi Teresa,

Would love to help you, do you have a picture?

Here is what some of the other creative Hometalkers have done!

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Patio%20seating

And one of my personal favorites:

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/benches/cinder-block-bench-for-your-backyard-8359393?r=2

you can use pallets. nail them together, paint, put on a cushion.

The cheapest seating is with cement blocks and boards or with shipping flats. There are lots of good ideas in "Find your next project" on the Hometalk page or in Pinterest.

Really low cost- people get rid of old furniture that just needs scrubbing / painting / new cushions for free on Craig's list, or out to the curb. These pieces are also available at thrift shops. Church sales often have thee sets at their rummage sales, but those are typically in the spring. Also try Habit - For- Humanity Restore stores, if you have one in your area. After July 4, the retail stores will be marking them down