The cost of a Queen mattress can vary widely based on numerous factors including material quality, mattress type, and specialized features (ie: advanced cooling, flippable layers, etc.)
The average price of a Queen-sized mattress in the US is $1,537 (based on the average of the 4 most popular types; innerspring, foam, latex, and hybrid).
In this guide, we’ve rounded up a list of the best Queen mattresses at varying price points and we’re going to dive in.
In This Guide
Mattress Price By Type | Under $500 | Under $1000 | Under $1500 | Under $2000 | Over $2000
Mattress Price By Type
At NapLab, we’ve tested over 130 mattresses to date and a wide variety of types. Mattress type is one of the most important factors that determine the price.
Material cost, construction labor, shipping weight, etc. all play a part in the overall mattress cost.
The table below calculates the average price for each mattress type. The “Sample Size” column on the far right indicates the number of mattresses we tested in this category.
| Mattress Type | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Foam | $913 | 14 |
| Kids | $926 | 4 |
| Canada | $1,155 | 8 |
| Foam – Memory Foam | $1,242 | 17 |
| Plus-Sized | $1,268 | 4 |
| Hybrid | $1,298 | 50 |
| Memory Foam Hybrid | $1,360 | 5 |
| Latex Hybrids | $1,500 | 12 |
| Natural / Organic | $1,523 | 13 |
| Foam – Latex | $1,739 | 2 |
| Coil | $1,789 | 2 |
| Specialty | $2,490 | 6 |
As you can see, foam mattresses are generally one of the least expensive kinds of mattresses you can buy, ranging between $913 – $1,242. Mattresses that blend different foam types are often the most affordable, followed by memory foam being slightly more expensive.
Hybrids come in next on the list ranging from $1,298 – $1,500. This would include all classes of hybrids—memory foam, hybrid, latex hybrids, or a mix of materials.
Natural or organic mattresses are going to cost $1,523 on average for a Queen-sized bed. Organic materials typically cost more to procure and don’t take cost-saving shortcuts in quality.
Priced slightly beyond organic mattresses including latex foam mattresses, priced at $1,739 on average. Latex foam falls in the “natural” category as the foam is made from liquid latex sap harvested from rubber trees. But that being said, not all natural latex foam mattresses are organic.
Coil mattresses (ie: innerspring, pocketed coils, coil-on-coil, etc.) cost an average of $1,789. Metal coils or spring material is usually more expensive than foam materials.
High performance coil matatresses can be more labor-intensive to produce and can be costlier to ship as well. The result makes coil mattresses 49% more expensive than the average foam mattress.
As you may expect, specialty mattresses top the chart with an average of $2,490 for a Queen. The average is a conservative assessment based on a wide range of specialty mattress prices.
Based on our data, specialty mattresses can be as affordable $1,299 for the Purple Hybrid up to $3,499 for the Purple Premier Hybrid 4.
Sleeper Body Type
The prices above reflect different price tiers based on mattress materials. But there are also tiers based more on sleeper body type. Most sleepers fall into one of three categories:
- Kids
- Adult
- Plus-Sized
Any of the mattresses mentioned in this guide would be suitable for the widest population of general adult sleepers. If you are shopping for a mattress for a child or if you’re a plus-sized sleeper, you may find that the needs are different.
For these sleepers, we have broken down prices in the table below:
| Mattress Type | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Kids | $926 | 4 |
| Plus-Sized | $1,268 | 4 |
Mattresses for kids are $926 on average, but it’s important to note here that not all kids’ mattresses are available in a Queen. Of these four mattresses reviewed, only one mattress came in a queen (5 Little Monkeys) and all other mattresses max out at a full.
For comparison, a full mattress is 15″ narrower and 5″ shorter than a Queen mattress.
Mattresses for plus-sized sleepers are $1,269 on average. While the exact materials on these mattresses can vary, it’s important to note that a mattress for plus-sized sleepers tends to have a few weight-specific advantages. These mattresses oftentimes have thicker comfort layers, a slightly firmer feel, improved edge support, better support layers, and a thicker overall profile.
Best Queen Mattresses Under $500
For a Queen mattress under $500, you can still get a variety of mattress types. Our top scorers include a mix of hybrids, memory foam, and poly foam mattresses.
Mattresses less than $500 can be good, but not great in terms of performance. If you’re willing you sacrifice a few inches, you may be better off selecting a higher-scoring mattress in a smaller size.
| Mattress | Score | Price | Type | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suilong Utopia | 9.25 | $430 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Full Moon | 9.28 | $449 | Foam | Read Review |
| SweetNight Dreamy | 9.33 | $469 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
| SweetNight Dreamy Hybrid | 9.11 | $487 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Siena | 9.55 | $499 | Foam | Read Review |
BUDGET HACK: Full mattresses will almost always be less expensive than a Queen mattress and still comfortably sleeps 1-2 adults (definitely a tighter fit for couples). If you don’t need the wider footprint of a queen, opting for full can get a higher quality mattress with the same budget.
Best Under $500
Siena
8.54 Overall Score
The Siena is a 10″ foam mattress with a blend of memory foam and convoluted transitional poly foam. It has good cooling, deep sinkage, extremely low motion transfer, extremely fast response, low bounce, very good edge support (for both sitting and lying), and excellent pressure relief.
Best Queen Mattresses Under $1,000
If you’ve got somewhere between $500 – $1,000, you can see performance scores start to jump up. With this budget, you can get a higher-scoring mattress with likely better quality materials and other terms.
| Mattress | Score | Price | Type | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Original | 9.50 | $699 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
| Douglas | 9.73 | $799 | Foam | Read Review |
| BedInABox | 9.62 | $799 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
| Nest Bedding Robin | 9.65 | $850 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Nolah Original | 9.51 | $899 | Foam | Read Review |
| Layla | 9.49 | $949 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
| Ghostbed Classic | 9.53 | $998 | Foam | Read Review |
These mattresses may have other advantages like longer trials, longer warranties, or just longer life expectancy in general.
Best Under $1,000
Douglas
9.02 Overall Score
The Douglas is a 10″ foam mattress with a blend of gel poly foam, latex-like poly foam, and support foam. It has excellent cooling, minimal sinkage, extremely low motion transfer, extremely fast response, very low bounce, excellent edge support (for both sitting and lying), and excellent pressure relief.
Best Queen Mattresses Under $1,500
If you have a budget of up to $15,00, performance improves even more. This price tier also begins to include latex hybrids, which were previously unattainable in the sub-$1,000 price tier.
| Mattress | Score | Price | Type | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awara | 9.70 | $1099 | Latex Hybrid | Read Review |
| Bear Hybrid | 9.63 | $1126 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review |
| Amerisleep AS3 | 9.77 | $1299 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 9.71 | $1,404 | Memory Foam Hybrid | Read Review |
| Winkbed | 9.95 | $1499 | Hybrid | Read Review |
A mattress in this category would be considered a luxury mattress in most instances. These mattresses are well-backed by strong companies, with good-standing customer support, quality materials, and a luxurious feel to them.
Best Under $1500
Winkbed
9.82 Overall Score
The Winkbed is a 14″ hybrid mattress with a blend of gel foam, poly foam, and a support system of foam and 8″ pocketed coils. It has exceptional cooling, deep sinkage, very low motion transfer, extremely fast response, moderate bounce, exceptional edge support (for both sitting and lying), and exceptional pressure relief. Also, it is available in three firmness levels.
Queen Mattresses Under $2,000
As the price continues to rise, we continue to see performance rise as well. A mattress between $1,500 – $2,000 includes a blend of all mattress types, but the quality is fantastic here.
| Mattress | Score | Price | Type | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saatva Classic | 9.95 | $1580 | Coil | Read Review |
| Nolah Evolution 15 | 9.77 | $1599 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Diamond Flurry Lux | 9.84 | $1699 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.76 | $1,799 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Loom & Leaf | 9.56 | $1,932 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
Mattresses in this price range typically have thicker profiles, more comfort material, and oftentimes come in different firmness levels as well.
Best Under $2000
Saatva Classic
9.74 Overall Score
The Saatva Classic is a coil mattress, available in 11.5″ or 14.5″ configurations. It has exceptional cooling, moderate sinkage, very low motion transfer, extremely fast response, moderate bounce, exceptional edge support (for both sitting and lying), and exceptional pressure relief. Like the Winkbed, it is available in three firmness levels as well.
Best Queen Mattresses Over $2,000
Where budget is no concern, you can find some specialty mattress types, but we don’t see a big jump in performance.
The benefit of a mattress over $2,000 is going to be that specialty materials or other unique features.
| Mattress | Score | Price | Type | Read Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesa Legend | 9.56 | $2,099 | Hybrid | Read Review |
| Purple Hybrid | 9.85 | $2,199 | Specialty | Read Review |
| Birch Luxe | 9.69 | $2,499 | Latex Hybrid | Read Review |
| Purple Hybrid Premier 3 | 9.76 | $2,699 | Specialty | Read Review |
| Natural Form Refresh | 9.56 | $2,895 | Memory Foam | Read Review |
| Eight Sleep Pod 3 | 9.53 | $3,145 | Specialty | Read Review |
Example of these stand-out features includes the hyper-elastic Purple polymer on the Purple mattresses or the water circulation system on the Eight Sleep Pod 3.
Purple Polymer
Eight Sleep Water System
How Much Should You Spend on A Queen Mattress?
As you can see, there’s a huge range of price points for any queen mattress. Mattress type plays a big role in the overall price, but other factors like material quality, thickness, and company terms also can contribute to price changes.
The table above shows the connection we found between price and performance. This data was taken from the top-performing Queen mattresses within each price tier.
As you can see, up until the $2,000 price tier, spending more money, gets you a better mattress. Beyond $2,000, we saw a slight dip in performance, but also the presence of some specialty materials or systems that are not available in the lower price tiers.
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