Modern mattresses meet individual sleep needs like body contouring and pressure relief, at prices often under $500. Many online retailers and third-party retailers provide generous sleep trial periods and return policies in order to keep prices below this threshold.
To find an affordable mattress, it’s essential to first identify your comfort preferences, sleep position needs and construction choices – then base your search based on these criteria.
Memory Foam
Memory foam mattresses have become an incredibly popular choice among sleepers for good reason: their adaptable material conforms to your body, relieving pressure from joints and soothing sore muscles while improving airflow to eliminate heat buildup. For optimal comfort, select one at least four inches thick as thinner mattresses may create an “support wall,” negating its effects.
If heat retention is an issue for you, consider investing in a mattress featuring cooling gel as part of its construction. Siena’s adaptive surface and dense support layers have been specifically engineered to minimize overheating without losing its cozy memory foam feel.
Foam density is also an essential consideration. Higher-density foam typically lasts longer, yet can become uncomfortable if too firm, leading to hot nights during sleep. To strike a balance between comfort and durability, consider buying a mattress in the 3.0-5.0 PCF range.
If a new mattress doesn’t seem right, there may be issues with its materials or components. Keep an eye out for sagging, noticeable impressions in the mattress that don’t rebound right after lying down or noticeable impressions that don’t fade back quickly after lying down; these signs could indicate it may be time for a replacement bed purchase.
Before making your purchase, read reviews from real customers and evaluate it against similar options in its price range. Also take note of third-party certifications like CertiPUR-US or OEKO-TEK to make sure the mattress doesn’t contain harmful ozone depleters such as PBDEs, heavy metals, formaldehyde and phthalates. Also ask whether the manufacturer provides warranties or trial periods; if so, try sleeping on it at least 90 to 100 nights to see how well it suits you; otherwise return it usually for full refund or replacement (check with retailer for details).
Hybrid
Mattresses can be an important investment, so it is crucial that you choose one that meets both your immediate and long-term needs. Also important when making this choice are body type and sleeping position: heavier people typically prefer firmer mattresses to prevent sinking or sagging while lighter individuals often prefer softer foams for comfort and pressure relief. Many online retailers provide generous trial periods and warranties so you can make an informed decision before making a commitment to buy something specific.
Mattress prices depend on factors like brand, size, thickness, material and style; you should carefully research each option to find what best meets your personal preferences and budget. It’s wise to set aside money for additional costs such as delivery or removal fees as well as new furniture and accessories that may come along with your new mattress purchase.
A hybrid mattress offers great value for your money as it combines the best aspects of both foam and innerspring mattresses. Lucid Hybrid features a buoyant top layer of gentle latex which overlays memory foam sections and pocketed coils, creating an innovative structure. Ideal for lightweight to average-weight back sleepers alike and priced reasonably well, Lucid Hybrid makes the ideal purchase decision.
Novilla Vitality Hybrid mattress offers traditional innerspring feel at an economical price. Featuring thick layers of high-density foam that conforms to your body, providing excellent pressure relief and supporting spinal alignment, while offering pressure-relief. However, as it doesn’t isolate motion well you may still sense when your partner moves around during the night.
Minocasa hybrid mattresses utilize both memory foam and polyfoam layers to provide a supportive surface with a medium-firm feel, with its knit cover promoting airflow for heat retention, cooling infusions preventing excessive warmth in the foams, as well as firm core that limits sagging while supporting proper spine alignment. Like many hybrid beds, however, this bed can be fairly costly; however you may get a good deal by shopping online and taking advantage of Minocasa’s generous sleep trial period and warranty policies offered by Minocasa.
Innerspring
Budget mattresses featuring innerspring support systems tend to offer traditional, bouncy feel that’s ideal for sleepers who like their mattress to conform closely. Unfortunately, these beds may also cause back and neck pain over time as their springs lose strength over time; particularly if someone suffers from orthopedic issues or spinal disorders.
Budget-friendly innerspring mattresses should feature a high density foam base and breathable cover made of cotton or eucalyptus to offer optimal restful nights for most sleepers, especially hot sleepers or those suffering from back pain. Furthermore, such beds will benefit those with mobility issues who require beds that won’t move or slide when entering and leaving bed.
If you’re in search of an innerspring mattress, check out your local department and furniture stores’ options. Some offer websites where customers can browse their inventory – including more affordable mattresses – while some also include information on firmness level and weight capacities of each bed so as to tailor your search according to individual needs.
Searching for mattresses with excellent customer ratings is another effective strategy for finding a budget mattress under $500. When you find one with five-star ratings, that should give an indication of its comfort and support features for most sleepers.
One of the top budget-friendly innerspring mattresses is Novilla Bliss, available with profiles of 10 or 12 inches and featuring medium feel for side and back sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds, thanks to its durable tempered steel coil system and tightly knit edges which maximize edge support. Furthermore, this mattress is certified free from formaldehyde, mercury and other heavy metals for an easy setup process and ships compressed and rolled for shipping purposes.
Mattress Warehouse’s proprietary diagnostic sleep system bedMATCH can assist in helping you select a mattress tailored to your unique sleeping habits and requirements. By narrowing your search from hundreds of mattresses available to just a handful that are tailored specifically to you based on factors like sleep position, body size and whether or not you suffer from back or joint pain, bedMATCH helps narrow down your selection to find one or two suitable mattresses that best suit you.
Bed-In-A-Box
Bed-in-a-box companies offer a range of memory foam and hybrid mattress options at highly competitive prices, all made with CertiPUR-US foams that don’t off-gas chemicals. Most have trial periods lasting 100 days to a year during which you can test out how the mattress suits both yours and your partner’s sleep styles before making a final decision. Some even come equipped with warranties; just be sure to read all fine print carefully!
Leesa is one of the original bed-in-a-box brands and one of the more economical choices here, featuring all foam construction with high density base layers for stability, and two gel-infused memory foam layers designed to prevent overheating while providing comfort. Most customers report positive experiences with Leesa products although some mention durability issues.
Novilla makes our list of best mattresses under $500 with its four-layer mattress featuring high-density foam for stability, two layers of airflow-optimized gel-infused memory foam to reduce overheating, and a plush layer to provide a comfortable sleeping surface. Though slightly more expensive than Leesa beds on this list, Novilla still stands as an exceptional value proposition that represents great value for your money.
Many bed-in-a-box companies hold sales around major holidays such as Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Black Friday. Look online for coupons and sales or speak with customer service representative to see if there are any special offers.
If you’re purchasing a mattress-in-a-box, be aware of its weight. Depending on the size of your mattress, these boxes can weigh anywhere between 60 to 150 pounds and may require assistance to move into your bedroom. It is wise to enlist assistance when moving it out of its packaging into your bedroom before unwrapping it; be sure to place the comfort and support layers at the top rather than underneath.
