At times, investing in an expensive mattress may not be practical. Most foam, innerspring, and hybrid mattresses usually exceed $1,000, which could be too pricey for many. However, many cheap mattresses available online are uncomfortable and prone to sagging, leading to a waste of money and effort.
After evaluating numerous budget-friendly foam, innerspring, and hybrid mattresses, we have selected five options to recommend.
Our choice
This medium-firm foam-and-coil mattress provides good motion isolation, decent edge support, and a supportive, springy feel.
The Zinus Green Tea Cooling Swirl Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress has consistently impressed testers with its supportive and responsive feel, good build quality, and above-average features. If you prefer a mattress with some bounce, this could be an excellent option.
Featuring a cloud-like pillow top that offers support and some pressure relief (though it may not be sufficient for side sleepers), this mattress also provides a stable underlying firmness, facilitating easy position changes. The springs in the mattress add noticeable bounce, without compromising stability.
It is worth noting that the fire barrier of this mattress may contain fiberglass.
The Zinus Green Tea mattress is available in 10, 12, and 14-inch versions. Zinus offers a 100-night free trial and a 10-year limited warranty.
Our choice
This medium-firm memory-foam mattress offers outstanding edge support, motion isolation, and a body-conforming hug.
The Novilla Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, an all-foam option, delivers a body-conforming memory-foam feel. With a quicksand-like embrace that cradles pressure points, this mattress represents a desirable choice for those seeking a Tempur-Pedic-style experience without the high cost.
Featuring excellent edge support and great motion isolation due to its non-bouncy yet comfortable design, this mattress comes in 8, 10, and 12-inch variations. Novilla offers a 100-night free trial, and the mattress is accompanied by a 10-year warranty (PDF).
Also excellent
This medium-soft memory-foam mattress offers a well-balanced blend of support and comfort at an attractive price. A Sam’s Club membership is required for returns.
The Member’s Mark Hotel Premier Collection 12″ Mattress, an all-foam mattress available at Sam’s Club, received high ratings in our latest testing. It provides a perfect mix of softness and support, alongside good motion isolation.
This 12-inch mattress feels more substantial than many inexpensive all-foam mattresses. The foam allows for sinking in without feeling engulfed, providing a welcoming yet not overly warm or suffocating sensation. Testers found it to be soft yet adequately supportive for proper alignment.
However, returning this mattress requires a Sam’s Club membership, with returns accepted within 10 years if purchased online or within one year for in-store purchases. It is backed by a 10-year warranty.
Premium selection
This medium-firm memory-foam mattress offers superior quality and comfort for a slightly higher price.
A reputable choice from Wirecutter, the Costco-exclusive Novaform ComfortGrande Advanced 14″ Gel Memory Foam Mattress costs more than our other picks but provides exceptional value.
This 14-inch mattress comprises dense foam layers reminiscent of those in pricier mattresses, offering solid edge support and motion isolation. It combines flexibility with firm supportiveness, allowing for a snug feel. Costco allows full refunds for the mattress at any time, and it comes with a 20-year warranty (PDF).