Amazon mattress sales for January 2026: Big deals on budget beds

A young woman rests on the Siena Mmeory Foam Mattress
(Image credit: Siena Sleep)

If you’re shopping for a mattress and don’t want to pay full price, Amazon is one of the smartest places to look.

There’s usually at least one mattress we recommend sitting at a seriously tempting price, like the Siena Signature, which is currently just $191 for a queen at Amazon. This is on the 8" model, which is the absolute minimum thickness we'd recommend, but it makes a good kids' mattress or a quick purchase for a guest bedroom.

While the big Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts have wrapped up, you don’t have to wait for the next major sale to score a bargain. Amazon still has strong deals on some of the best mattresses, and the ultra-fast delivery makes it especially appealing if you’re trying to get beds sorted before guests arrive over the holidays.

Amazon mattress sales: Our top 5 deals

1. EGOHOME 12" Black Memory Foam Mattress (twin)
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1. EGOHOME 12" Black Memory Foam Mattress (twin): was $279.99 now $263 at Amazon
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We were surprised by how well this budget bed performed in our EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress review, and we think it's one of the best mattresses on Amazon under $400 for a queen. What it lacks in cushioning, it makes up for in all-around support for both back and side sleepers, and great edge support and motion isolation. Right now, the queen size is $329, which is cheaper than direct from EGOHOME. However, if you do shop on EGOHOME, you will get a sleep trial, so think carefully about what you need.

Our score: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (130+ reviews)

2. Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress (twin)
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2. Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress (twin): was $214.32 now $188 at Amazon
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This memory foam mattress is designed to offer pressure relief and promote spinal alignment. It has an open-cell structure, which may prevent overheating — cheap memory foam mattresses can sleep hot, but we have high hopes for this bed's cooling prowess. The Cool Gel mattress is CertiPUR-US certified and made from eco-friendly materials. Right now, a twin is $188, and that's the only size there's a discount on.

User score: ★★★★½ (57,360 reviews)

3. Lucid Memory Foam Mattress (twin XL)
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3. Lucid Memory Foam Mattress (twin XL): was $249.99 now $233.32 at Amazon
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We rarely see sales on Lucid mattresses, so we definitely had to include this one in our roundup. Right now, a twin XL is $234.69 (was $249.99) and a full is just $283.15 (was $309.99). This memory foam mattress is made to offer comfort and pressure relief. You can also choose what type of firmness you'd like, from plush to medium-firm. A plush mattress would better suit side-sleepers, while firm mattresses are geared for stomach sleepers or those with back pain.

User score: ★★★★½ (53,287 reviews)

4. Novilla 10" Gel Memory Foam Mattress (queen)
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4. Novilla 10" Gel Memory Foam Mattress (queen): was $269.99 now $152.99 at Amazon
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This 10" memory foam mattress has four layers that promise to offer sleepers the right balance of support and comfort. The top layer is a breathable knit cover that can help with overheating at night. Reviews have praised this mattress for being excellent money for value and being very comfortable to sleep on. A twin is down to $152 and you can snag a queen for $261.

User score: ★★★★½ (31,000+ reviews)

Amazon mattress topper sales: Our top 3 deals

1. Sealy Dreamlife 2" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper (twin)
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1. Sealy Dreamlife 2" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper (twin): was $79 now $58.99 at Amazon
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This slimline topper from Sealy is made with cushioning gel memory foam to add tailored pressure relief and support to any bed, and it comes in at a very reasonable price. There are discounts on most sizes at Amazon right now, and if you need a king size, you'll find that it has up to 20% off, taking the price down from $159 to just $127. The twin size is down to the best price we've seen. So I'd shop now before the sale ends.

User score: ★★★½ (61 reviews)

1. Niagara Sleep Cooling Mattress Topper (twin)
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1. Niagara Sleep Cooling Mattress Topper (twin): was $45.99 now $39.99 at Amazon
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One of Amazon's best-selling mattress toppers is on sale for $39 for a twin and $44 for a queen. This is a cooling topper has a bamboo pillow top, to help prevent overheating at night. Reviews have praised this topper for being super soft, and many have confirmed that it feels cool to the touch and helps them sleep more comfortably.

User score: ★★★★½ (40k+ reviews)

Amazon mattress sales: Expert analysis

When it comes to mattress sales, major holidays usually offer the cheapest prices. These include Memorial Day mattress sales, Labor Day mattress sales and Black Friday mattress deals. However, Amazon hosts its Prime Day event twice a year, usually in July and October. Although mattresses aren't a huge focus of these sales, we did spot some great sleep deals during the last Amazon Prime Day mattress sale.

Amazon also tends to sell older models of mattresses from major brands, which of course, will yield big discounts. We've spotted all-time price lows on discontinued mattresses from Nectar and Casper during Amazon mattress sales. Casper and Tuft & Needle also produce mattresses that are exclusively sold at Amazon — usually at a discount.

Casper Element Mattress on a low profile platform bed frame in a neutral colored bedroom

The Casper Element Mattress is an Amazon-exclusive model. (Image credit: Casper)

Occasionally, you can find mattresses cheaper at Amazon than directly through the retailer. This is often for older models, but occasionally Amazon will sell a current model for less, as well. Brands we've seen undercut by Amazon include Zinus and DreamCloud.

It's worth paying close attention to the benefits you'll receive when buying a mattress through Amazon, as it may require you to abide by Amazon's standard return policy (100 days). Contact Amazon or the manufacturer to understand just what you'll be getting with your purchase.

Amazon mattress sales: FAQs

Does Amazon have the cheapest mattress prices?

That depends on which mattress you're looking at. You'll typically find mattresses for their cheapest prices on the brand's own website. This is different from most consumer products, which you'll generally find cheaper at Amazon.

Amazon's biggest discounts come during major sales periods like Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday — as well as its twice-yearly Prime Day events in July and October. This is when you're likely to find major name-brand mattresses from the likes of Nectar, DreamCloud, and Sealy available for less at Amazon than directly from the manufacturer.

The Amazon Basics Signature Hybrid Mattress in a dark blue bedroom

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Of course, Amazon offers discounts every single day of the year, and it can be hard to predict when these deals will land, let alone how substantial the markdowns will be. Many of these discounts will be on cheaper mattresses including Amazon's own Amazon Basics range and lesser-known brands like Novilla and Napqueen.

How to spot a good Amazon mattress deal

While Amazon's best deals will come during major sales events, the infrequent discounts that occur between these periods are difficult to predict.

One way to spot a legit mattress deal on Amazon is simply to check the prices elsewhere against what Amazon offers. Your first port of call should be to go directly to the manufacturer to find out if they offer a better price and/or extras and benefits with your purchase.

Beyond that you can always bookmark this page. We'll be updating it each month with the best Amazon mattress and sleep deals.

Can you return a mattress to Amazon?

Check the product page for most mattresses sold at Amazon and you'll see that the return policy is 100 days; however, a closer look at the Amazon Return Policy shows that it's 90 days.

We recommend reaching out to Amazon and confirming what benefits come with your mattress, as there may be a chance the manufacturer's trial period will be honored instead. For more detailed guidance read our feature on how to return a mattress to Amazon.

Jim McCauley

Jim is a freelance writer and performer based in Bath, UK, whose work can be found on sites including TechRadar, Tom's Guide, T3, PetsRadar and Creative Bloq. Jim started out over a quarter of a century ago, covering technology and video games, and they've been expanding their repertoire ever since. On any given week Jim's likely to be writing about design, sleep, wellness and even cats, and has learned an awful lot about the mattress industry over the past few years.

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