Good entry level dual suspension,,,,,
So many.

Giant Stance with the lower spec.. $2200 ish
Trek Fuel, again at the lowest spec level,, $2000 ish

If you can stand heavy,, I cannot,, then Bikes direct has some options maybe in the $1500 range,,maybe.
But these Internet bikes are nothing I would want. I would rather buy a used quality made bike...

My Scott Spark Is the Lowest spec'd of the Spark line,,I love it,,$1900 new,, I got a year end closeout for $1500 before my trade in..$1280 after tax.
A year on it and Its still great. but Its a light duty trail bike not a Black Diamond trail eater...

IF I had $2800 burning a hole In my pocket I'd move to the Trek Fuel EX 8 In a heart beat, rip the tubes out of it and strip It to a 1 X 10 before the first ride...

But I don't