First... a les paul is made by Gibson. two, it depends on the quality you are looking for. Are you looking just for

the look of a les paul or the sound of a les paul?

if just for look you can get a Epiphone les paul, a low to medium-high quality guitar for $200 to $2000 new.

or if you want quality and resale value ect. go with Gibson less paul and those start at about $800 new for the basics up to $25,000.

now Fender Has a wide range and makes of guitars