Best Mattresses Under $1,000 for 2024

We chose the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid as the Best Mattress Under $1,000 Overall because it’s a medium-firm mattress that offers the best quality to the most variety of sleepers at an affordable price. It received high marks from our mattress testers for overall comfort, pressure relief and motion isolation. We also like that this mattress is a hybrid, so it will likely sag less over time and have a reliably long lifetime since it has a supported coil structure at its base. All of these reasons make the Brooklyn Bedding Mattress a strong investment choice for anyone seeking an affordable, high-quality mattress.

• Rating: 9.2/10
• Material: Hybrid
• Firmness: 6/10
• Trial period: 120 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: 10 years
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
• Mattress height: 12.25 inches

The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid has five layers composed of foam, innersprings and quilted material, and it ships in a box for easy delivery and setup. Unlike mattresses that utilize traditional spring coils interconnected with each other, this hybrid employs individually encased coils to isolate motion effectively and provide targeted support.

The Signature Hybrid queen size mattress retails for $1,332, but seasonal promotions often lower the cost to $1,000 or less (before taxes). For an additional layer of softness, you can add the pillowtop, which will be sewn onto your mattress before it’s shipped. This option is an extra $280, though, so it would put your total over $1,000.

If you want to buy this mattress in between sales, you might want to check to see if you qualify for a 30% discount and free shipping, which is available for members of the military, first responders, medical providers, educators and college students.

• Payment options: Brooklyn Bedding accepts all major credit cards, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay and PayPal. Financing is available through Affirm.

You can return your mattress for a refund or exchange it for another mattress after trying it for 30 days, but there is a $99 return fee.

The Nectar Premier is an all-memory foam mattress with five layers of premium materials, including CertiPUR-US Certified Foams. We chose this as our Best Mattress Under $1,000 for Side Sleepers because its soft, contouring top layer hugs the body and allows for the optimal sinkage of a side sleeper’s shoulders and hips for pressure point relief in those areas.

• Rating: 8.6/10
• Material: Memory foam
• Firmness: 5/10
• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Mattress height: 13 inches

Stomach sleepers may not feel very comfortable on this mattress because of how soft it is, but the slight sinkage from the soft top layer of foam is what makes it a great choice for back and side sleepers. Our tester noted that they definitely felt the bed contouring their lower back and felt as if their spine was in a neutral position — meaning that the spine’s natural curves were being comfortably maintained by the mattress. Our tester also felt that the Nectar was comfortable for side sleeping, since the mattress allowed for their shoulder to sink into the mattress, relieving the pressure point there.

Our testers rated the Nectar premium a 5 out of 5 for motion isolation, so if you or a sleeping partner change sleep positions a lot, this could be a great choice for minimizing awake time for a light sleeper.

Our seismograph machine recorded minimal disturbances on the opposite side of the bed as our tester moved around on the Nectar mattress.

This mattress in a queen size retails for $1,499, but can be as low as $949 with some of Nectar’s seasonal promotions. Nectar also offers white glove in-home delivery and setup service, where your mattress will be hand delivered and set up in your bedroom by a Nectar professional for an additional $199.

• Payment options: Nectar accepts all major credit cards, PayPal and Amazon Pay. The company also offers financing through Affirm, Splitit and Afterpay, and offers a lease-to-own option through Acima. An extra 5% discount combinable with sale prices is available for verified military members, first responders, and health care professionals.

Returns are free within the 365-night trial window, but you will need to keep the mattress for at least 30 days after receiving it before you can initiate the return process. Additional fees for shipping or white glove services are not refundable.

We chose the Emma Hybrid Comfort as the Best Hybrid Mattress Under $1,000 because each layer has high-end construction built to last for any type of sleeper. The Emma Hybrid has a structured layer of pocket springs and four additional layers of foam materials, including a motion isolating, cooling layer and an Airgocell foam layer designed to absorb and release excess body heat.

• Rating: 8.2/10
• Material: Hybrid
• Firmness: 7.5/10
• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: 10 years
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
• Mattress height: 13 inches

This mattress is designed to enhance motion isolation using a combination of open-celled foam and a coil core to absorb the impact of movement, so sleeping with a partner who moves a lot shouldn’t be a problem for a light sleeper. One thing to note is that this is considered a firmer mattress with moderate sinkage, so it might not be the best for those who prefer a soft mattress or weigh less than 150 pounds. But, the firmness does make it a good choice for sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds.

Dumbbell used to show moderate sinkage of the Emma Hybrid mattress.

The Emma Hybrid in a queen size retails for $1,319 but can cost as low as $659, depending on seasonal discounts. If you want to purchase a mattress protector or additional pillows, you can add them to your cart when you purchase the mattress and get an extra 10% off the additional products.

• Payment options: Emma accepts all major credit cards, Diners Club, PayPal, Shop Pay, Google Pay, Meta Pay, Apple Pay and Zip Pay. The company also offers financing through Klarna. A 7% discount is available for verified members of the military, first responders, medical providers, teachers, students and government employees.

If you don’t like your Emma Hybrid mattress, you can call the brand’s customer service for an easy return. Emma will send a team to pick up your mattress, and you can expect a full refund within two weeks.

We chose the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid as the Best Luxury Mattress Under $1,000 because it has an impressive eight layers of top quality foam and coil construction and is covered in a luxurious cashmere-blend cover. This mattress offers ample support — especially for combination and back sleepers — and has a soft top layer to offer gentle pressure point relief.

• Rating: 8.8/10
• Material: Memory foam
• Firmness: 7/10
• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Mattress height: 13 inches

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid has an individually encased spring core to comfortably support your spine and keep your body aligned. We found that the adaptive foam layer made this a very responsive mattress, which is a great quality for sleepers who change positions a lot. We also love the soft and luxurious feel of the cashmere cover when lying down, but if you’re a hot sleeper, this might add a little too much warmth while sleeping.

The queen size DreamCloud Premier Hybrid retails for $1,832, but is frequently on sale for under $1,000. If you opt to include bedding (two cooling pillows, one set of sheets and a mattress protector) along with your mattress purchase, it will only cost $149 instead of the regular retail price of $599.

• Payment options: DreamCloud accepts all major credit cards, PayPal and Amazon Pay. The company also offers financing through Affirm and Splitit. An extra 5% discount combinable with sale prices is available for verified military members, first responders, and health care professionals.

If you decide not to keep the DreamCloud within the 365-night trial window, returns are free, but you will need to keep the mattress for at least 30 days after receiving it before you can initiate the return process. Additional fees for shipping or white glove services are not refundable.

The DreamCloud Memory Foam features seven layers of CertiPUR-US foam and has a quilted, cashmere-blend cover. This medium-firm mattress is suitable for a variety of sleeping positions. The top layer of foam is quite responsive, which makes it easy to move and change positions while sleeping. We gave this mattress a rating of 4.5 out of 5 for pressure relief, which is why we chose this mattress as the Best Mattress Under $1,000 for Back Pain.

• Rating: 8.8/10
• Material: Memory foam
• Firmness: 6.5/10
• Trial period: 365 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Mattress height: 12 inches

For sleepers with back pain, the goal is finding a mattress that keeps the spine neutral and supported. The DreamCloud is medium-firm, so it will keep your spine neutral in several positions. For example, it’s not so firm that your shoulder can’t sink into the mattress when lying on your side, which is important for relieving the pressure points in the shoulders and hips, but it’s also not so soft that your shoulders and hips will sink down into the mattress, causing your spine to curve unnaturally.

The DreamCloud isn’t the only mattress we’ve tested for back pain relief. You can see some of our other picks in our review of the Best Mattresses for Back Pain.

The DreamCloud Memory Foam mattress in a queen size retails for $1,532, but with seasonal discounts can be as low as $765. If you want to add bedding (two cooling pillows, one set of sheets and a mattress protector) to your mattress purchase, it would only cost $149 with the purchase of your mattress instead of the retail price of $599.

• Payment options: DreamCloud accepts all major credit cards, PayPal and Amazon Pay. The company also offers financing through Affirm and Splitit. An extra 5% discount combinable with sale prices is available for verified military members, first responders, and health care professionals.

If you decide not to keep the DreamCloud within the 365-night trial window, returns are free, but you will need to keep the mattress for at least 30 days after receiving it before you can initiate the return process. Additional fees for shipping or white glove services are not refundable.

We chose the Nolah Original as the Best Memory Foam Mattress Under $1,000 because it raises the bar for all-foam by using its reinvented material called AirFoam. It’s specifically designed to contour to your body, especially when sleeping on your back or side.

• Rating: 9.4/10
• Material: Memory foam
• Firmness: 7/10
• Trial period: Optional 120 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, short queen, king, short king, California king, split king.
• Mattress height: 10 inches

While traditional memory foam mattresses often cause the sleeper to sink too much, our testers found this mattress gives the cradle of a softer mattress but still keeps you “on top of” rather than “in” the mattress, making it easier to change positions without feeling stuck in the groove created by your body. The Nolah Original also comes with a TENCEL cover, which helps to wick moisture away for people who sleep hot, and a hypoallergenic option for people with allergies.

The Nolah Original 10” queen-sized mattress retails for $1,449, but can be as low as $942, depending on their current promotions. We like that you can add a more comprehensive warranty that covers more than just manufacturer defects. For an extra $29, you can get 10 years of coverage for rips, burns, punctures, spills, stains and more.

• Payment options: Nolah accepts all major credit cards, PayPal and Shop Pay. The company also offers financing through Affirm. The company does not offer discounts for military or other groups, but you can check their list of current product discounts.

If you decide not to keep the Nolah within the 120-night trial window, returns cost $99, which is deducted from the refund amount, but you will need to keep the mattress for at least 30 days after receiving it before you can initiate the return process.

We chose the Titan Plus as the Best Mattress Under $1,000 for Heavy Sleepers because it’s specifically designed for sleepers over 250 pounds, especially couples who are both on the heavier side. A lot of mattress makers don’t design mattresses with these sleepers in mind, but Titan took care to construct a mattress with a strong core and firm top layer to prevent heavy sleepers from sinking too far into the bed, while preserving the integrity of the mattress’s structure over time.

• Rating: 9.3/10
• Material: Hybrid
• Firmness: 8/10
• Trial period: 120 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: 10 years
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king.
• Mattress height: 11.25 inches

The TitanCore steel coils are individually encased to help isolate motion and keep movements made by your sleeping partner on the other side of the bed from disturbing your sleep. The coils also provide good response, or bounce, which is especially helpful when heavy sleepers get in and out of bed.

The Titan Plus in a queen size retails for $1,249, but can be as low as $875, depending on the current promotion. If you’re looking for some extra cooling, Titan offers a GlacioTex cooling cover designed to be cool to the touch and help absorb and release excess body heat while you sleep. Just add the cover to your cart with the mattress before making your payment.

• Payment options: Brooklyn Bedding accepts all major credit cards, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay and PayPal. Financing is available through Affirm. A 30% discount plus free shipping is available for verified members of the military, first responders, medical providers, educators and college students.

You can return your mattress for a refund or exchange it for another mattress after trying it for 30 days, but there is a $99 return fee.

We chose the Bear Original as the Best Firm Mattress Under $1,000 because while the structure of the middle and bottom foam layers help the mattress hold its shape, the top layer offers a comfortable softness. We think this makes the Bear Original a great choice for people who prefer a firmer bed but still want some contouring.

• Rating: 9.2/10
• Material: Memory foam
• Firmness: 8/10
• Trial period: 120 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Mattress height: 10 inches

The Bear Original has a cover made of TENCEL, which can be beneficial if you tend to sweat while sleeping or are sensitive to allergens like dust. TENCEL is a moisture-wicking and static-resistant textile made from eucalyptus wood pulp, which makes it hard for sweat or allergens to cling to the material while you’re sleeping.

Our testing showed that this mattress is also a good fit for stomach sleepers because the firmness level of memory foam keeps your hips from sinking into the mattress and de-neutralizing your spinal position. But if you’re someone who enjoys sinking a bit more into a mattress, or if you’re a side sleeper, you might find the Bear Original too firm for your liking. If you’re looking specifically for a mattress for side sleepers, check out the Nectar Premier above and our other recommended mattresses for side sleepers.

The Bear Original in a queen size retails for $925, but can be found for as low as $649 with some promotions, making it one of the least-expensive mattresses on our list.

• Payment options: Bear accepts all major credit cards, Shop Pay, PayPal, Google Pay and Meta Pay. The company also offers financing through Affirm and Shop Pay. A 40% discount is available for verified members of the military, first responders, health care workers and teachers.

White glove service is available for an additional fee, depending on the specific service you choose. Returns are free of charge, but Bear requires a minimum 30-night trial before a return can be requested. After the first 30 days, a return can be made for a full refund or exchange within the 120-night trial period.

The Cocoon Chill is made by popular mattress manufacturer Sealy. We chose the Cocoon Chill as the Best Cooling Mattress Under $1,000 because it’s a three-layer, all-foam mattress with an innovative cover crafted from stretch-knit fabric infused with phase-change materials. Phase-change materials are designed to absorb and redistribute body heat to give the sleeper a cool sensation while sleeping.

• Rating: 9.1/10
• Material: Memory foam
• Firmness: 7/10
• Trial period: 100 nights
• Shipping: Free
• Warranty: 10 years
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
• Mattress height: 10 inches

In addition to being “cool to the touch,” our testers found this mattress effectively isolates motion. This combination makes the Cocoon Chill a great choice for those who sleep hot, sleepers who move a lot while sleeping and couples. The cooling cover provides significant benefits for two sleepers, as shared sleeping spaces often retain more warmth from body heat.

The retail price of the queen-size Cocoon Chill is $1,079, but can cost as low as $699 with promotions. Since this mattress is made by Sealy, you can also take advantage of any promotions the company offers, like adding on a free Sealy Sleep Bundle, which includes two memory foam pillows, a breathable sheet set and a mattress protector.

• Payment options: Sealy accepts all major credit cards and allows for payments to be split between credit cards. The company also offers financing through Wells Fargo, and allows for payments to be split between a credit card and financing. Sealy does not offer discounts for military or other groups, but you can check their list of current product discounts.

If you decide not to keep the Cocoon Chill within the 100-night trial window, you will need to submit an online return form to arrange for pick up. Your full purchase price will be refunded to you, with the return delivery charge deducted from the amount. Sealy requires that you try the mattress for at least 30 days after receiving it before you can initiate the return process.