The mattress has a firm (7) feel with a 10-inch profile. A comfort layer of memory foam provides the contouring we often expect from foam beds. Beneath is a transitional layer of polyfoam that feels firmer and gives the bed some responsiveness, followed by a support core composed of high-density foam that provides a sturdy base for the entire bed.
Buying a cheap mattress online is a fairly straightforward process. First, research affordable mattress options by comparing different brands and models. After narrowing down your final picks, review product materials and specs to see which model offers the right firmness, comfort, and support. To purchase a mattress model, simply select the desired size from its product page and follow the checkout instructions.
Rates: Standard ground shipping is normally free within the contiguous U.S. Customers in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and other non-contiguous locations that qualify for delivery may pay anywhere from $100 to $600 for mattress shipping. Expedited shipping will also incur extra charges, but usually no more than $50. If White Glove delivery is not free, expect to pay at least $150 for in-home assembly and old mattress removal.
Method: For standard ground shipping, the mattress will be compressed with a machine press, wrapped in plastic, and delivered in a compact box. Couriers will leave the box on your doorstep, and a signature will not be required. The same is true for expedited deliveries. White Glove couriers deliver mattresses in trucks, and will not compress the beds for shipping. A signature is usually required for a White Glove delivery and an adult 18 years or older should be at the residence when the couriers arrive.
Exchanges: Some brands allow mattress exchanges during the sleep trial for different models, sizes, or both. Exchanging for a more expensive model will require paying the difference, whereas exchanging for a lower model results in a partial refund.
Balanced Feel: We find hybrid mattresses offer the cushioning, contouring, and pressure relief of all-foam and latex beds coupled with the strong support and exceptional breathability of innersprings. For this reason, many consider hybrids the most balanced mattress type. Although the average hybrid costs between $1,600 and $2,000, we've found many hybrid models are available for much less.
Definition: The oldest type of mattress still sold today (as well as the cheapest), innersprings consist of foam comfort layers over support cores of open bonnell, offset, or continuous wire coils. Our testers describe innersprings as somewhat firm and very responsive, resulting in an exceptionally bouncy surface.
Definition: Latex, a material produced from rubber tree sap, is naturally durable and resilient. Latex mattresses often have very long lifespans compared to other beds. The material gives the surface a very responsive feel. Latex is also breathable, resulting in above-average marks in our temperature neutrality tests.
Responsive Pressure Relief: Latex conforms to you to cradle the body and alleviate pressure. However, the material's responsive feel prevents you from sinking too much. This makes latex beds a popular choice among our testers with pressure point issues who don't enjoy the deep body cradle of foam. Latex mattresses can be somewhat pricey with an average price-point of $1,600 to $2,000, but budget models are available in the $800 to $1,200 range.
Definition: Airbeds feature motorized air chambers in their support cores. You can add or remove air from these chambers to adjust the overall firmness of the mattress. Standard airbeds contain at least two chambers, but some have six or more. Airbeds may also be equipped for different firmness levels on each side.
Unparalleled Customization: Many of today's airbeds can be adjusted to feel soft, firm, or anywhere in between. This can be especially beneficial if you enjoy different firmness levels on a nightly basis or if you have a partner contrasting preferences. However, we find budget airbeds are virtually non-existent. Expect to pay at least $2,000 for a queen mattress, and many exceed the $3,000 mark.
Exceptional Contouring: Our tests find memory foam conforms closely and evenly to the sleeper for good weight distribution, spinal support, and pressure relief throughout the body. Polyfoam also conforms, but a little less so. Foam mattresses are generally low-priced. The average model costs between $900 and $1,200, but many foam beds are available for $800 or less.
The cost of a mattress often depends on where and when you look for a new bed. We recommend online brands since they tend to be much cheaper than brick-and-mortar sellers. Additionally, you can save money with holiday sales, comparison shopping, and bundling.
Although buying a mattress online is usually the cheapest option, brick-and-mortar stores have one notable advantage: price negotiation. In their quest to complete a sale and receive their commission, sales staff may knock down the price of a new bed.
But since we first published this guide in late 2020, prices for mattresses (along with goods in general) have increased. The cost and availability of cheap mattresses in particular tend to fluctuate frequently, likely because these brands and manufacturers are less able to tolerate turbulence in production and cost. When we conducted a new round of research and testing in 2021 and early 2022, we raised our threshold to $500 for our main picks.
Using FindOurView, an artificial-intelligence-driven data-analysis tool, we evaluated 1,350 owner reviews submitted from May 2019 to November 2021, and we found that 20% of them said this mattress was very firm, whereas only 1% thought it was too soft.
We first tested the Green Tea Memory Foam in 2018, when we compared it against pricier beds for our guide to the best foam mattresses. We included it as a budget pick in that guide because it felt cushy but sturdy for the price, and for a long time it was the best inexpensive foam mattress we could find. More recently, the company updated the Green Tea Memory Foam to make it feel significantly firmer. The result is an all-foam mattress that feels supportive with a dense, slightly conforming memory-foam top.
We conducted the initial research for this guide in 2020, evaluating about two dozen cheap mattresses and testing nine in the office. In our 2021 round of testing, we evaluated nearly two dozen additional mattresses and then narrowed down our in-office testing to another nine finalists, two of which we had tested before. In both trials, we used criteria similar to what we use for our main foam, hybrid, and innerspring mattress guides:
We started researching cheap mattresses in 2020, focusing on mattresses that cost less than $400 for a queen. Due to the pandemic, we had to adapt our testing: Instead of setting up the mattresses and inviting staffers to try them out in a brand-concealed group test, writer Justin Redman evaluated them on his own. He tried 10 mattresses that met our criteria and narrowed the list down to five of his top-ranked mattresses to sleep-test at home. After sleeping on each mattress for at least a week, he concluded that the Best Price Mattress Memory Foam Mattress, the Zinus Cooling Copper Adaptive Hybrid Mattress, and the Classic Brands Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress were the best cheap mattresses available at the time.
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