We’ve tested over 120 mattresses, yet you may be surprised to learn that some of our best-rated ones cost less than a grand for a queen. If you're looking for quality sleep on a budget, here are the top mattresses under $1,000 we highly recommend.
Of course, a mattress under $1,000 for a queen can fall into several price tiers and designs, and many of this year’s best mattresses are no higher than $999 for a queen. This list encompasses various designs and price categories to suit different budgets, sleep positions, body types, and sleep needs.
Every bed here has been slept on by our expert testing panel in controlled and real-world settings, so we can vouch for their performance and quality. Here are the best mattresses under $1,000 to look for in this month’s mattress sales.
Update (September 2025): After reviewing test data, the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid has replaced the Sleep Number c1 Smart Bed as our top luxury pick under $1,000.
Best mattress under $1,000 overall
The DreamCloud Hybrid is the best queen mattress for less than $1,000, providing hotel-level comfort and excellent build quality for a very affordable price.
Hybrid mattresses typically cost more than all-foam beds and, among other things, tend to deliver better breathability as the springs create space for air to circulate within the mattress. Both are true of the DreamCloud.
A dreamy combo of innersprings, gel-infused foam, and a cozy top cover, the DreamCloud mattress was a boon for our testers with back and hip pain, sufficiently alleviating pressure and discomfort along our hips and lumbar.
Our hot sleepers found the DreamCloud comfortably cool, and co-sleepers who fidget won't be disturbed thanks to the DreamCloud's superior motion isolation. We rate the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid as one of the best hybrid mattresses because of its highly adaptive pressure relief and full-body support.
DreamCloud mattress sales are a constant, and a queen-size DreamCloud Hybrid has been holding steady at $665 with a free accessory bundle valued at up to $599 included. Add the 365-night trial period and lifetime warranty, and you have a stellar value for money. We consider it a budget-friendly rival to the Saatva Classic mattress, our favorite mattress of 2025 overall.
We're in the process of retesting the DreamCloud Hybrid as it's had a slight change in design since we initially tried it in 2022. Stay tuned for our updated testing notes.
- Read more: DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress review
Best budget mattress under $1,000
The Siena is our favorite cheap queen mattress and our top budget buy if you’re looking to spend well below $1,000. Since launching in 2022, the Siena has always had a steady price tag, with a queen-size currently going for $359. That's a $40 drop from its previous sale price.
What makes the Siena a remarkable value is its overall build quality — it doesn’t feel or look like a cheap mattress, with a 4-layer build reminiscent of its sibling brand, Nectar. It’s a 10” all-foam build with a 1.75” gel memory foam comfort layer, an 8.25” dense foam base, and a breathable cover with a shift-resistant bottom.
This mattress offers a firmer-than-advertised feel, so we recommend it for front and back sleepers. Side sleepers will miss that ample cushioning for their joints, so the Nectar (#4) will be a better choice in that case. That’s not to say there isn’t any pressure relief at all, but the lack of a transition layer results in a subtle hug from a modest layer of memory foam.
Performance-wise, the Siena did an excellent job of dampening movement in both our objective and real-world tests. We also found the sides of the bed sturdy for sitting, although we didn't feel as comfortable sleeping right up to the edge.
The breathable cover and lack of prominent sink likely prevented our main tester from overheating during balmy summer nights, but we’d sooner suggest the specialist Cocoon Chill (#5 on this list) for chronically hot sleepers.
The Siena Memory Foam mattress comes with an 180-night trial, which is generous for the cost. (The warranty is a standard 10 years.)
- Read more: Siena Memory Foam Mattress review
Best Luxury Mattress Under $1,000
Our luxury pick, the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid, narrowly meets our threshold, but a specialist cooling mattress for under $1,000 in a queen is an amazing value.
Granted, it's not the only cooling model to grace this list — the all-foam Cocoon Chill below is an even more affordable option for fighting night sweats — but the CopperFlex Pro Hybrid closely resembles a luxury hotel mattress in every way except cost.
Lead tester Eve Davies slept on a full-size CopperFlex Pro Hybrid during a three-month period that included a grueling British heat wave. The GlacioTex cooling cover, copper-infused foams, and airy coils ushered in cozy nights without overheating. (Eve has an attic bedroom, which makes the temp regulation here particularly impressive.)
With a medium-firm (7/10) level of comfort, most side and back sleepers will find the CopperFlex Pro Hybrid balanced enough for their liking, with a responsive surface that aids in ease of movement for combi sleepers.
The CopperFlex Pro's coils are arranged in three zones, with a firmer middle to promote proper lumbar support. This is a feature we commonly see in more expensive mattresses and a boon for sleepers with lower back pain.
With strong edges and minimal motion transfer, the CopperFlex Pro is a sound choice for couples. However, we wish there were side handles for easier handling when rotating or moving the mattress. It's also not plush enough to accommodate stomach sleepers, unlike the Plank Firm elsewhere on this list.
Benefits include a 120-night trial and a lifetime warranty. The standard Brooklyn Bedding mattress sale cuts 25% off MSRP, but shop closer to major holidays and you could score 30% off, dropping the price of a queen to around $930 — or spend even less if you find our semi-exclusive 32% coupon.
Best memory foam mattress under $1,000
The Nectar Classic is our top-ranked memory foam mattress overall — and it's also a tremendous value compared its mid-range rivals. A queen-size regularly goes for $649, and it comes with a full year's trial and a forever warranty.
So why choose the Nectar over the DreamCloud at the top of this list? The Nectar Classic is an all-foam mattress with a slightly softer bed feel, albeit it's still medium-firm. It's packed with a pressure-relieving comfort foam that molds to every nook-and-cranny of your body, followed by a duo of responsive foam and dense foundational foam to keep your spine in proper alignment. The result is a well-balanced bed that's suited to most types of sleepers. (However, if you weigh over 250lbs, you may prefer the hybrid construction of the DreamCloud.)
Along with the Siena (#2), the Nectar has some of the best motion isolation we've observed on a mattress, so we strongly recommend it for couples. The upgraded cooling cover is a nice touch and helped our testers remain comfortable throughout the night.
While the edge support has improved from the Nectar Original, it's slightly above average — the Plank (#7) is an all-foam bed with remarkably stable sides and corners.
Still, the Nectar Classic features what we liked about the Nectar Original plus much more. It's an excellent all-rounder and one of the best cheap queen mattresses you can buy.
- Read more: Nectar Classic Mattress review
Best memory foam cooling mattress under $1,000
Specialist mattresses for hot sleepers tend to cost a premium, but we consider the Cocoon by Sealy Chill the best cooling mattress on a budget. (If you can stretch your dollar a bit wider, consider the CopperFlex Pro above instead.)
This all-foam mattress is pretty similar to the Nectar (#4) but adds a cool-to-the-touch knit cover that delivered impressive temperature regulation in our tests. Even the hottest sleeper among our testing panel didn't break a sweat whilst lying on the Cocoon Chill memory foam mattress.
This 10" mattress features three foam layers that work together to deliver excellent pressure relief. It’s supportive and cushioning, but you lie closer to the surface of this mattress rather than sinking in for that classic memory foam hug feel.
Based on our experience, we especially think it'll suit side sleepers best (heavier people and back / stomach sleepers might prefer something firmer for sturdier support). Couples who sleep with a restless partner will appreciate the low motion transfer as this mattress isolates motion very well, and there's no noise when changing sleep position.
Sealy recently did away with its year-round 35% off sale and reduced prices at the same time. Now there's a perma-discount that cuts a queen Cocoon Chill mattress to just $599 — or even less with a Cocoon by Sealy coupon code. (We saw it drop to $549 recently.) It comes with free bedding, too.
You'll also get a 100-night trial, with free returns plus a full refund if you're not satisfied. Otherwise, your purchase will be backed by a 10-year warranty.
- Read more: Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress review
Best latex mattress under $1,000
The Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress has been discontinued in a brand relaunch and replaced with a new natural mattress, the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid. A similar design to the original, we will be reviewing the Natural Luxury Hybrid soon to see if its natural credentials stand up to its predecessor. For now, a queen Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress is $849 in the Awara sale.
Latex mattresses are known for their durability and breathability, but they're also notorious for their premium price tags. However, Awara prices are a constant, so you'll always pick up a queen size for under $1,000.
This 10" hybrid mattress features breathable materials such as latex, innersprings, and organic cotton, so all our testers slept cool and comfortable (even the warmest sleepers among us) and enjoyed the luxurious feel. We awarded the mattress a high score for its pressure relief and support in any position, but lightweight and side sleepers may find it too firm.
A constant Awara mattress sale knocks $765 off the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress with a discounted bedding bundle. You'll also get some generous extras that boost the organic bed's value for money: 1-year sleep trial, free shipping and returns, and a lifetime warranty.
- Read more: Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
The best firm mattress under $1,000
The Plank is a dual-sided mattress with a Firm side and an Extra Firm side. Our favorite firm mattress overall, this two-in-one design also comes at an attractive price, with a queen-size normally selling for $999 on sale.
When we tested the Plank — which consists of a 6" layer of high-density foam bookended by a pair of 0.75” quilted covers — we were shocked at how much we enjoyed it. Yes, this is a decidedly firm bed, either way you flip it, but the flat top of Extra Firm side did give way to some very minimal contouring that felt great against our backs.
The Firm side, which adds a 2” layer of comfort foam and has a track-and-jump quilt pattern, added subtle cushioning and kept our hips steady whether we were on our back or bellies. (We personally preferred the Firm side for front sleeping as there was less pressure against our hips that way.)
The edge-to-edge support here is incredible, as we could comfortably use every inch of the bed. It supports up to 950lbs, so it’s a great mattress for heavy people, too.
Our one qualm is temperature regulation, as the dense foam doesn’t allow for much air to flow through. You can add a GlacioTex cooling cover, which will put it over the $1,000 limit for a queen, but we’d sooner suggest opting for a hybrid like the DreamCloud (#1).
Unsurprisingly, we advise against the Plank if you or your partner favor your side, as there’s just not enough give for the shoulders and hips in this position, (Our head tester occasionally woke up with a dead arm when she transitioned to her side.) For combination side sleepers, we like the balanced firmness of the Nectar Classic (#4).
Otherwise, if it’s a firm bed you want for less than $1,000 in a queen, we can’t recommend the Plank Firm enough.
- Read more: Plank Firm Mattress review
How we test the best mattresses under $1,000
The Tom’s Guide mattress review process is editorially independent and not influenced by any third parties.
Our expert mattress testers sleep on each mattress for at least three weeks — that's roughly how long it takes for your body to get used to a new mattress — and spend hours scientifically testing the performance of each product.
Mattress firmness is subjective, so each lead reviewer also forms a trusted and experienced testing panel made up of people with different sleep needs and body types. We have side sleepers, back sleepers and stomach sleepers, with lighter, average and heavier bodies, who rate each mattress using a specific set of performance criteria.
Together, these processes enable us to produce accurate, well-balanced and data-backed mattress reviews, to help you easily decide whether the mattress you’re interested in really is the best choice for you. Read our full mattress methodology for more.
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How to choose the best mattress under $1,000
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If you're seeking to purchase a cheap queen mattress, price is obviously a motivating factor in your final decision. But it shouldn't be the only one (nor the most important). Below are other essential criteria to consider when choosing a budget mattress:
- Your sleep preferences: These include your dominant sleep style (back, front, side), desired firmness, plus any issues you hope to remedy (such as back pain, overheating, or a restless partner).
- User reviews: Seek feedback from professionals (like ourselves) and everyday shoppers who have needs similar to yours. Read the good, the bad, and everything in between (which is most experiences)..
- Trial period and returns: Your body takes 21 days to adjust to a new mattress; most mattress brands offer a 100-night trial, with a select few providing a full year to test it out. Also, know what to expect if you decide to send it back, as some brands charge return shipping fees.
- Warranty terms: The longer the warranty, the more confident a brand is in the integrity of its mattress. Even so, understanding how mattress warranties work will save you any hassle should anything go wrong.
Are mattresses under $1,000 worth buying?
A mattress is a big ticket purchase, but it's possible to save some money and avail of a top-notch product, especially if you need to buy a new bed right away.
Sure, some of these lower-priced models won't boast the same luxury materials you'll find in luxury hybrid or organic mattresses. But these days, a queen-size mattress costing under $1,000 from a well-known brand is going to range in quality from very good to excellent.
And if you're a savvy shopper, you'll know that regular mattress sales mean rarely having to pay full price. As manufacturers fight to attract business, we've been witnessing some competitive mattress deals throughout the year, especially during major shopping holidays like the upcoming Memorial Day sales in May.
As a result, mattresses that would normally cost beyond $1,000 for a queen become far more reasonable — doubly so if they include hundreds of dollars in free bedding such as pillows, bed sheet bundles, and mattress protectors.
