6 Best Cheap Mattresses for 2025: Save on Your Next Bed

• Fit for all body types from petite to plus-size
• Recommended for back and stomach sleepers
• Hybrid construction makes it more durable than all foam

• May be a little too firm for strict side sleepers
• Only one thickness option

Why we chose the Allswell mattress: The Allswell brand comes from one of the most popular and cheapest retailers in the world, Walmart. Allswell’s lineup includes four mattresses: the Allswell, the Allswell Supreme, the Allswell Luxe and the Allswell Organic. Its flagship model, the Allswell, is a hybrid mattress that combines pocketed coils, gel-infused memory foam and poly foam. Beds like this usually cost around $700, yet the Allswell is less than $300.

The Allswell mattress is 10 inches thick, similar to standard all-foam beds. The bottom layer is made of high-density foam, and the next layer is its pocketed coils. Topping the coils is a 0.75-inch of gel memory foam while the top is a quilted cover. The mattress’s construction is a suitable choice for heavy and normal body types. It doesn't feel like typical memory foam, where it remembers your body. I think the innerspring layer makes it feel a little firmer, so I'd rate it around six or seven out of 10 on the firmness scale, and it is best for back or stomach sleepers. Starting at $217 for a twin size, prices are unbeatable.

• It's a durable and supportive hybrid bed
• Medium firmness level suitable for all sleeping positions
• Has cooling technology in the cover

• Might not provide adequate support for those over 230 pounds
• On the higher end of the budget price range

Why we chose the Dreamfoam Hybrid mattress: Hybrid mattresses tend to be on the pricey side, so the Dreamfoam Hybrid is a steal. A queen size retails for just under $800, yet frequent deals knock off $200 more. And while this mattress is cheap, the quality is not. Just over 10 inches thick and constructed with four distinct layers, this bed is thicker and more durable than other low-cost, all-foam mattresses we’ve tested. Its medium firmness level and neutral foam feel should suit most sleeping positions.

The Dreamfoam Hybrid is made up of a layer of high-density foam and a 6-inch layer of individually encased coils that help minimize motion transfer and allow for airflow. On top of the coils is a comfort layer of gel memory foam that is responsive and provides pressure-point relief for the shoulders and hips.

One of the best parts of this bed is its soft, quilted cover that has phase-change cooling materials sewn into it — this is a nice feature we often see on luxury beds. This material draws heat away from your body to prevent overheating, similar to the Cocoon Chill. Dreamfoam by Brooklyn Bedding often has deals that bring the queen-size down to $599, which is a fantastic value for all this bed offers.

• All-foam design is ideal for supporting average to petite builds
• Great for those who prefer a classic, dense memory foam feel
• Zoned Support feature helps with proper spinal alignment
• Softer profile mainly works for side and combination sleepers

• Not for those who prefer neutral foam beds
• Not the best option for back and stomach sleeping

Why we chose the Nectar Luxe mattress: Side sleepers on a budget should look for a soft memory foam bed, the Nectar Luxe mattress is the perfect fit. We found the mattress to be around a medium-soft to medium or a 3 to 4 out of 10 on the firmness scale. So, it's soft enough for both side sleepers who need pressure relief on their shoulders and hips and petite sleepers who love all-foam designs. Its memory foam is dense and conforms and cradles to the body’s pressure points.

The Nectar Luxe mattress is made of three layers of foam and a soft cover. Another great aspect of this mattress for side sleepers is that the cover is also cool to the touch. Memory foam tends to hold onto your body heat and if you are already a hot sleeper, you will need something to dissipate your heat. Also, if you sleep with a partner, the material of this bed should isolate most cross-mattress motion. However, due to its construction, the edge support is not the best.

The Nectar Luxe might seem pricey, but Nectar, like a lot of other brands on this list, often run promotions to cut the price in half.

• Ultra budget pick
• Three thickness options
• All-foam design is ideal for average-sized individuals

• No extra features
• Strong off-gassing when you open it
• Not the best choice for people over 250 pounds

Why we chose the Dreamfoam Doze: This neutral foam mattress is perfect for a guest room. First, it’s possibly one of the most affordable mattresses we have ever tested. You don’t want to spend too much money on a bed that will sit in a guest room. Second, this is a very basic mattress. It is all foam, and its feel is very neutral, meaning it isn’t too dense. This feel appeals to most audiences, so your guests will likely find it comfortable.

The Dreamfoam Doze comes in three thickness options that change its firmness profile. The most affordable option is seven inches thick, which is the firmest. We estimate it's medium-firm. Then, the 9-inch thick option is around a true medium, while the 11-inch mattress is the thickest and softest, around a medium-soft. The 9-inch option with medium firmness is likely your best choice to accommodate guests with different sleeping positions or preferences.

• More affordable than most competing cooling beds
• A great pick for people who get warm at night
• Sealy is a reputable brand with a 10-year warranty

• Might be a little too firm for strict side sleepers
• Heavy individuals should opt for the more expensive Cocoon Chill Hybrid

Why we chose the Cocoon Chill mattress: Most cooling beds on the market cost around $1,500. However, with the Cocoon Chill by Sealy, you get cooling technology in a great bed at a fraction of the cost (Sealy deals usually bring this bed down to $700). While the Cocoon Chill is made of memory foam — a material that tends to sleep warm — it is still cool to the touch. The mattress has a phase-changing cover that actively draws heat away from your body and won’t increase your temperature.

The Cocoon Chill is 10 inches high, feels like dense memory foam and is slightly firmer than a medium. We think it’s more around a medium to medium-firm or six out of 10 on the firmness scale, so side sleepers or petite individuals might not find this bed comfortable. However, back and stomach sleepers or those who like firmer beds should enjoy this mattress.

While the retail price looks hefty at first, that's not usually the price you'll pay. Sealy is generous with its discounts, which is why we included this mattress on this cheap mattress round-up. You can usually get a queen size for around $300 to $400 off.

• Multiple firmness levels available to suit different sleeping positions
• Offers some of the cheapest pricing on our best list

• The all-foam model won't be sufficiently supportive for those over 230 pounds

Why we chose the Lucid Gel Memory Foam mattress: Lucid is another popular mattress brand often bought on Amazon. The affordable Lucid Memory Foam mattress has a dense memory foam feel that responds slowly to pressure and morphs around your body's curves. It's ideal for side sleepers as it provides ample pressure relief to the hips and shoulders. Unlike other affordable memory foam mattresses on this list, this bed is available in three different firmness levels and three height options, so you can customize your mattress to fit your specific needs.

The Lucid Memory Foam bed is made up of a layer of gel memory foam, a layer of transition foam and a sturdy charcoal base. The thickness of these layers depends on the chosen firmness and height. While there are multiple heights to choose from, the 10-inch model is a good value for the price; it isn’t too thin nor too thick. Side sleepers will love the plush or medium model, while back and stomach sleepers will probably prefer the medium or firmer model. Note that some sizes and models are out of stock at this moment, but more are on the way.