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Ender usually has the best value (price to performance) but most of their printers require a little extra setup and ongoing maintenance. Their new "s" printers are pretty nice out of the box though. Prusa seems to be a pretty reliable brand too, and most of their models are highly recommended in the 3D printing circles I hang out in.

With 3D printers, "cheap" is inversely correlated with "reliable." Something like an Ender 3 will fulfill your requirements, but will require maintenance once it's been "broken in."

If you can find some more cash, a Prusa MK3S or the newer Bambu Lab X1 or AnkerMake will provide more consistent, reliable quality.

Most 3D print use standard Serial (or Serial over USB) interface with G-CODE. This is pretty standard. Don't have to worry the drivers.

If there's a Mico Center near you, I just picked up a creality 3 pro for $100 using a Slick Deals coupon.

Been quite happy with my Anycubic Mega S. It just works. $179 on Amazon when it goes on flash sale.